Course Grading and Requirements
In-field Observation and Group Classroom Presentation
(75% of the final grade = 15% In-field observation, 60% group classroom presentation)
While in Germany (Munich), Italy, and Austria, students are required to make observations, reflections and conclusions during scheduled activities. Independent observations throughout the field trip will be a valuable source of additional information. Together, these can encompass your notes, sketches and other illustrations, summaries, data, collected information, proposals, insights, comparisons, etc. (You should not offer a collection of filler material - brochures and other handouts - collected during the trip; nor provide a transcription of the notes and discussions).
In total, your group should put together a body of work expressing your insights and understanding of the various components of the trip. Good presentations will be comprehensive, concise, thoughtful, insightful, and perceptive.
You will be given directions each day to assist you in organizing your observations and tips on presentation content.
Test - will be administered on the flight to Munich - (25% of the final grade)
(multiple choice and fill in the blanks)
Based on:
| South Tyrol Autonomy | South Tyrol Stats | Oktoberfest | Innsbruck | Venice Regulations |
| Bletterbach Canyon | Hoodoos Oberbozen | Kitzbuehel/Kirchberg | Hahnenkamm |
The group classroom presentations will take place on October 25 from 12-3pm in KHS 338.
Course Fees
For students participating in Geo773: Field Studies (Italy/Austria), the total cost for the field trip portion of the course will be $1450.00 (this includes the $100 initial deposit). You will also have to pay the normal tuition fee for the course (just like any other course you take).
Payment option 1: Make a second payment of $850 on or before April 14, 2010. The remaining $500 will be paid as a Geo773 ancillary fee in addition to your regular tuition in the Fall (i.e. the course ancillary fee for Geo773 is $500 and this covers the remaining part of the total of $1450).
Payment option 2 : Make a second payment of $400 on or before April 14, 2010 and a third payment of $450 on or before July 14, 2010. The remaining $500 will be paid as a Geo773 ancillary fee in addition to your regular tuition in the Fall (i.e. the course ancillary fee for Geo773 is $500 and this covers the remaining part of the total of $1450).
Please bring a cheque(s) payable to the Department of Geography, Ryerson University or cash (cheque preferred) to Sally Wong (Administrative Assistant) in JOR600. If you want to leave post-dated cheques for these dates, it is not a problem.
The $1450 price includes:
- airfare
- accommodation
- local transportation (where applicable)
- applicable entrance fees
- bus/train transportation to/from the Munich airport and for day excursions
Flights
Toronto to Munich: Depart: Air Canada AC846 Friday September 17 at 20:05, Arrive: Saturday September 18 at 10:05
Munich to Toronto: Depart: Air Canada AC847 Sunday September 26 at 11:50, Arrive: Sunday September 26 at 14:40
Accommodation Information
September 18-23, 2010
Youth Hostel Bozen
Rittnerstrasse/via Renon 23
I-39100 Bozen/Bolzano, Italy
Tel: 011-39-0471-300865
Fax: 011-39-0471-300858
Email: bolzano@ostello.bz
September 24-26, 2010
Pension Haus Alpenblick Kirchberg
Fam: Marcus-Bullinga
Reithergasse 39
A-6365 Kirchberg in Tirol, Austria
Tel. 011-43-664-912-0469
Email: alpenblick-kirchberg@gmx.net
Items you should bring
The field trip program includes many outdoor activities, therefore the following items should be included in your luggage:
Personal:
- rain gear
- hiking boots or a very good pair of hiking shoes
- personal hygiene items (toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo etc.)
- a towel (bed sheets are provided in Bozen but towels are not).
- sufficient clothing for the trip (unless you want to do laundry). Remember that the weather can be very unpredictable. You can expect temperatures in Bozen, Venice, Innsbruck, and Kitzbuehel anywhere between 5 and 30 Celcius. Rain is also a possibility. At higher elevations, it may be colder, bring a fleece or equivalent.
- a hat (the sun is stronger at higher elevations)
- a day pack for use in the areas that we will be visiting
- any required medication
Activity Related:
- Your in-field exercises will require that you have something for writing notes and sketching. Pens and pencils will also prove useful!
- a camera with film or a digital camera
- Anything else you think you need (within reason).
Should you forget something --- our destinations are developed countries and you can probably purchase what you need.
Money and Exchange Rate Information
The currency used in most European countries (including Italy and Austria) is the Euro. At present (August 3, 2010) 1 Euro = ~$1.34 CDN.
You can keep track of the exchange rate using one of the many currency sites. The Oanda site seems quite good. Go to: http://www.oanda.com/currency/converter/
More information will be provided before we depart.
Other Useful Information...
Bozen/Bolzano Information | Weather in Bozen (in German) | Weather in Venice | Weather in Kitzbuehel |
Contact and Questions
Dr. K. Wayne Forsythe
Department of Geography
Ryerson University
350 Victoria Street
Toronto, Ontario, CANADA M5B 2K3
tel. 416-979-5000 extension 7141
fax. 416-979-5362
email.forsythe[at]geography.ryerson.ca *Note: for email address please replace [at] with @