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11	Exploring German and American Modes of Pedagogical and Institutional Sustainability: Forging a Way into the Future Pronto, Lindon N. 27 April 2012 (has links) Rooted deep in Germany's past is its modern socio-political grounding for environmental respect and sustainability. This translates into individual and collective action and extends equally to the economic and policy realm as it does to educational institutions. This thesis evaluates research conducted in Germany with a view to what best approaches are transferable to the United States liberal arts setting. Furthermore, exemplary American models of institutional sustainability and environmental education are explored and combined with those from abroad to produce a blueprint and action plan fitting for the American college and university. colleges and universities environmental education sustainable development carbon neutrality student engagement Community-based Learning Community-based Research Community Engagement Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Social Inquiry Educational Sociology Education Policy Energy Policy Environmental Design Environmental Health and Protection Environmental Law Environmental Policy Higher Education Administration Natural Resources and Conservation Oil, Gas, and Energy Other German Language and Literature Place and Environment Politics and Social Change Service Learning Sustainability