Master of Science in Organizational Dynamics Theses
Document Type
Thesis or dissertation
Date of this Version
6-1-2020
Abstract
Liminality is the state of being betwixt and between and is often characterized by ambiguity, discomfort and uncertainty (Turner, 2011). This concept is discussed and conceptualized as it relates to learning and development in experiential education. The aim is to examine the role of liminality in the context of a wilderness expedition with specific focus upon how liminality generates learning and identify tools to engage within the liminal space. Application of this examination and conceptualization is revealed in the perspectives of selected educators in the field, student reflections and the analysis of the literature discussed.
Keywords
Liminality, learning and development, experiential education
Date Posted: 18 December 2020
Comments
Submitted to the Program of Organizational Dynamics, College of Liberal and Professional Studies in the School of Arts and Sciences in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Organizational Dynamics at the University of Pennsylvania
Advisor: Alan M. Barstow, Ph.D