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The Great Tours: Iceland

Offered By: The Great Courses Plus

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Geology Courses History Courses Literature Courses Environmental Conservation Courses Marine Life Courses Glaciers Courses

Course Description

Overview

<p>Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with a journey to an unforgettable land of fire and ice—and so much more.</p>

Syllabus

  • By This Professor
  • 01: Exploring Iceland
  • 02: Volcanic Iceland Rises from the Sea
  • 03: Frozen in Time: Iceland’s Glaciers
  • 04: Iceland, a Land of Water
  • 05: How Iceland Was Settled
  • 06: How Settlers Modified Iceland
  • 07: Iceland’s Independence
  • 08: The Plants of Iceland
  • 09: Iceland’s Freshwater, Sea, and Land Birds
  • 10: Iceland’s Fish, Sharks, and Crustaceans
  • 11: Iceland’s Marine and Land Mammals
  • 12: Iceland’s Non-Native Plants and Animals
  • 13: Culinary Adventures in Iceland
  • 14: Noir and Beyond: Iceland’s Literature
  • 15: The Art and Music of Iceland
  • 16: Iceland’s National Parks and Reserves
  • 17: Restoring and Reforesting Iceland
  • 18: Long-Term Sustainability in Iceland
  • 19: The Capital and Beyond in Southwest Iceland
  • 20: Iceland’s Majestic Fjords
  • 21: Spectacular Sights of Northern Iceland
  • 22: Eastern and Southern Iceland’s Striking Sites
  • 23: Overlooked Treasures of Iceland
  • 24: The Future of Iceland

Taught by

Jennifer Verdolin

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