The North Awakens

In this course, you will learn how the changing Arctic environment is tied to the growing economic and strategic importance of the North. After setting the stage through a review of the peoples of the Arctic and how they are dealing with change, Arctic governance, economies national defense, attention turns to marine use of the Arctic, oil and gas exploration, mining, fisheries and tourism. The course ends with a survey of recent Arctic events. Learning Objectives: Articulate the drivers of the growing economic and strategic importance of the Arctic in the context of the environmental changes unfolding in the region, governance, and geopolitics. Identify the impacts of the changing Arctic, both positive and negative, on the peoples of the North

• Articulate the drivers of the growing economic and strategic importance of the Arctic in the context of environmental changes
• Identify the positive and negative impacts of the changing Arctic on the peoples of the North
• Understand governance, economy, and national defense in the Arctic region
• Analyze maritime uses in the Arctic such as oil exploration, mining, fisheries, and tourism
• Review recent Arctic events and their impacts

• No deep prior experience required
• Basic computer and internet skills
• Ability to read English instructions and complete short practice activities