NORD+ 2015 Nordic-Baltic Field Course

In 2015 the focus will be on the role of second home owners and tourism in political and local development. From Bergen 3-5 geography master students (or last year BA-students) may participate together with 30 students from Nordic and Baltic countries.

Framework

The course have lectures, international group work in field (interviews), report writing and presentation of research results and evaluation. Students are trained in qualitative methods, international cooperation and use of translators.

• Students fulfilling the requirements of the course will be credited with 6 ECTS
• Travel and stay is coveded by the Nordic Council of Ministers

Schedule

• Before the field course: 1 social gathering and 2 seminars
• 03/5: Arrival Tallinn & Riga
• 04/5: Visits to ministries and agencies responsible for regional development. Intro to Baltic countries
• 05/5: Student team formation, lectures
• 06/5: Preliminary work plan design
• 07 – 08/5: Excursion West Estonian Islands and coast and Latvian Coastal communities
• 10/5- 13/5: Fieldwork, start drafting reports
• 14/5 : Drafting reports
• 15/5: Finalizing presentation, evaluation 16/5 Departure

Do you want to participate?

If you are a master student, participation must be approved by your supervisor. The course will not be part of the courses in you plan, so you will do this as extra credits. Erasmus geography students in Bergen, are also welcome to attend.

There are a limited number of places. If you are interested, contact Arild Holt-Jensen for more information: Room 702, mobile 92292499, sggah@geog.uib.no