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The Crete Fieldcourse

Course Preparation

Pre fieldcourse programme

The preparation sessions for Δ include a number of Powerpoint lectures that set the scene for the investigation of temporal and spatial change in the context of Crete and Sphakia.

The following schedule will be followed in preparation classes:

Week number Activity out of timetabled sessions.
Week 1
Introduction to course.
Introduction to physical geography of Sphakia.
Introduction to the human geography of Sphakia.
Quiz and video.
Week 2
The physical temporal and spatial scales.
The human temporal and spatial scales.
Cretan Scales.
Week 3
Introducing problems.
Choosing options.
Preparation of field research strategies.
Week 4
Surgery sessions on research problems.
Preparation of field research strategies.
Week 5
Feedback on research strategies
Submit field research strategies on Fiday week 4.
Week 6
Logistics
Amending field research strategies.

 

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