Recreation Planning and Sustainable Management

The course Recreation Planning and Sustainable Management, conducted in collaboration with the Nongang Community, includes field walks, interview documentation, and artistic exchange activities. Through interviews with elderly artists, participation in community activities, and observation of local cultural landscapes, students gain a deeper understanding of the community’s history and everyday life. Classroom discussions, group proposals, and final presentations further strengthen their interdisciplinary observation skills and capacity for local engagement.

Guided by the perspective of Education for Sustainable Development, the course also fosters collaboration with local residents, community volunteers, and municipal authorities to support habitat conservation and protect important wetland species through practical action. In addition, it deepens students’ understanding of local culture and community issues while enhancing elderly participants’ social engagement and sense of identity. Through painting, the elderly transforms personal experiences into public narratives, helping preserve and pass on local history and culture. Course outcomes, including community art exhibitions, cultural story documentation, and students’ creative proposals, contribute to a sustainable model of university–community collaboration.