Teaching Demography to Undergraduates: A Pedagogical Dilemma.

Abowitz, Deborah A.

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Publication Date: 1990

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Teaching Demography to Undergraduates: A Pedagogical Dilemma.

Abowitz, Deborah A.

Teaching Sociology, v18 n1 p63-68 Jan 1990

Describes a course based on the interdisciplinary approach to demography linked to environmental issues. Analytic and interpretive skills are an integral element in the study of population-related problems. Points out that the interdisciplinary approach maintains demographic literacy while analyzing population problems. (SLM)

Descriptors: Demography, Environmental Education, Higher Education, Human Geography, Instructional Effectiveness, Interdisciplinary Approach, Overpopulation, Population Education, Population Trends, Sociology, Teaching Methods, Undergraduate Students, Units of Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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