Formerly called 'Más a Tierra', Robinson Crusoe Island is part of the Juan Fernández Archipelago which is part of Chilean territory. Historically the island gained notoriety after the legendary castaway from Daniel Defoe’s classic novel. Today, the isolated island is a trove of natural beauty declared a Biosphere Reserve, with rich marine biodiversity, rugged cliffs, pristine beaches, historical landmarks, and home to endemic species such as the Juan Fernández firecrown hummingbird and the friendly South American fur seal.

DELIVERY MODE

• Face-to-Face / Online

COURSE OUTLINE

• Location, history and settlement
• Life on the real island: the real Robinson Crusoe Island and its fictional counterpart
• Natural beauty, marine life, historical sites, wildlife, adventures activities

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of this course, students should be able to:

1. Locate the island on the map and highlight its main features
2. Understand why the real Robinson Crusoe Island bears little resemblance to its fictional counterpart