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From: Steve Gaskin [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 04 December 2003 17:24
To: Steve Gaskin
Subject: Overseas Fieldwork & Cultural Exchanges in HE: Student Support
& Safety
****Overseas Fieldwork & Cultural Exchanges in HE: Student Support & Safety****
A collaborative event between LTSN Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (GEES) and LTSN Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies
(in association with the Royal Geographical Society with the Institute of British Geographers)
Wednesday 28th January 2004
RGS-IBG Education Centre, 1 Kensington Gore, London
What is the event about?
One of the most appealing features of degree programmes for undergraduates in many disciplines is the opportunity to undertake overseas fieldwork or some form of residential cultural exchange. Travelling to far-away places and interacting with new people provides an invaluable student learning experience. However, planning fieldwork and exchange programmes requires a considerable amount of time and effort. How will you identify a suitable fieldwork or exchange location? What is the best way to prepare students before they travel? What form of academic and personal support will students need whilst overseas and on returning to their UK institution? How will you deal with student health & safety and accessibility issues?
These are some of the questions that need to be considered by academics running overseas fieldwork or exchange visits in all subjects. This conference provides a unique opportunity for practitioners from a variety of disciplines to network and collaborate on issues relating to the running of overseas field programmes and cultural exchanges. If you've ever wondered how other disciplines support overseas fieldwork and exchange programmes, this is your chance to learn from their experience!
How much does it cost?
The event is free of charge!
How do I register?
You can register online and obtain further information, including a full programme at:
http://www.gees.ac.uk/osfw.htm
The deadline for registration is Monday January 19th 2004.
Please distribute this email to potentially interested colleagues.
With kind regards,
Steve Gaskin
Dr Steve Gaskin (ILTM)
LTSN-GEES
Buckland House
University of Plymouth
PL4 8AA
Tel: + 00 44 (0)1752 233535
Fax: + 00 44 (0)1752 233534
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Web: www.gees.ac.uk
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