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The field excursion is intended to give students an opportunity to carry out an applied geographical research project based on observation, data recording, and analysis.
-Using a field site of your own choosing, go for a walk and observe the world around you.
-Plan to spend at least two hours on the excursion.
-The distance covered will differ greatly depending on the complexity of the environment and of the phenomena being observed. For example,
-a walk in a mixed-use urban neighbourhood might cover a number of city blocks;
-observation of activity in a public square might involve little walking;
-observation of activity in a shopping centre might involve considerable walking but little distance covered in overall area.
-Dates and times of observations should be recorded clearly
-For students living in cities or towns, observe the complexity of urban landscapes, recording things like:
-what the built environment looks like,
-what people are doing,
-how people are interacting with each other,
-how much vehicular traffic is there and of what type, etc.
-How is space regulated, for example by bylaws, signage, and land use zoning?
-Is it possible to get clues about the socioeconomic status of the population from the landscape?
-What about other social categories, such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, and class?
-What about the 'natural' landscape?