Itinerary Need Info?Contact:

Lead Instructor:

Dan Kasperdkasper@dtcc.edu

(302) 292-3806

Day 1: Phoenix• Depart for Phoenix• Tour of and discussion about sustainable

farm and property• Worm composting workshop•Day 2: Phoenix and Arcosanti• Free morning/afternoon in Phoenix• Travel to Arcosanti for welcome dinner and

orientation

Day 3: Arcosanti• Discussion of Arcosanti founding principles• Architecture and property tour• Archives tour

Day 4: Arcosanti• Discussion of geography and natural areas• Nature walk – explore the local environment

and how the village integrates with it• Attend meeting of Community Council,

governing body of Arcosanti

Day 5: Flagstaff • Travel to and explore Walnut Canyon National

Park (ancient cliff dwellings)• Meet with students at Northern Arizona

University (NAU)• Tour of sustainability initiatives at NAU• Free afternoon/evening in Flagstaff

Day 6: Grand Canyon • Travel to Grand Canyon and discuss/tour

sustainability initiatives in the park lodging• Grand Canyon exploration• Return to Flagstaff

Day 7: Sedona and Phoenix • Morning hike in Sedona• Travel to Phoenix, free afternoon• Celebration dinner

Day 8: Return home• Return home

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Study Away Travel Expense Includes:• Roundtrip airfare to Phoenix, AZ• Ground transportation to/from departure

airport in the U.S.• Nightly accommodations in a

shared room• Activities, field experiences, and meals

listed in itinerary • Transportation to and from activities/ field

experiences listed in the itinerary

SOC 103: Sustainability and Society

Does not include:• Tuition and registration fee• Optional excursions during free time • Meals not listed in itinerary (lunches

and dinners- approximately $100 - $150)

CITIES: Phoenix, Arcosanti, Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, SedonaSEMESTER/BLOCK: Spring 2019CLASS MEETING DATES: M, 2/4 (5:30 – 7:30); M, 2/18 (5:30 – 7:30);

F, 3/1 (12:00 – 2:00); T, 4/23 (5:30 – 7:30)TRAVEL DATES: March 9-16, 2019STUDY AWAY TRAVEL EXPENSE: $1,800

Course Description: This course offers the unique opportunity to experience a wide variety of sustainability applications in an array of natural and urban environments. The travel will first focus on Phoenix, known for its year-round warm temperatures and cultural diversity. There we will explore an innovative off-grid property, complete with organic farm and energy efficient building, and the famous Frank Lloyd Wright property Taliesen West. Then we are off to Arcosanti to be immersed in an urban sustainability laboratory in the Arizona desert where we will learn how they have integrated architecture with the natural environment. We will then visit ancient cliff dwellings near Flagstaff and meet with sustainability-focused students at Northern Arizona University and experience campus sustainability initiatives. We will also visit the Grand Canyon, and in addition to exploring the area, will meet with a local expert to learn about sustainability initiatives in the Grand Canyon park system. Finally, we spend the morning hiking in Sedona, famous for its stunning desert vistas. The pre- and post-departure content provides an overview of sustainability-related topics including economic, environmental, and social sustainability implications of food, energy, water, buildings, and natural resource use. Students engage in critical thinking about contemporary issues in sustainability, both domestic and international. The course will have some cultural and sustainability content specific to Arizona in the pre-departure content as well.