Geo 802
Recreation
Introduction
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GEO 802 and the Net
• GEO 802 is available on the net
at address
• http://www.geography.ryerson.
ca/geo802
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Notes from Outline
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Geo 803
Survey
Communication – and replies
Style
Requests
Academic Integrity
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GEO 802 and the Net
• Information on readings, timings, topics,
tests and the exam are available on the site
• Information about instructors’ availability
and schedules are also posted
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Readings
• Readings will be assigned during the course
• Readings will be from the text and linked
sites. These can be called up from the
course website
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INSTRUCTOR
• Larry Fullerton
• Ryerson e mail
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ext.. 6176
lfullert@ryerson.ca
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Spending on recreation is greater
than
RRSP contributions,
pension contributions,
clothing or furniture purchases,
and is even larger than outlays for
tobacco products and alcohol
combined.
Stats Can 2003
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GOODALL
- on recreation • “ANY PURSUIT OR ACTIVITY,
UNDERTAKEN VOLUNTARILY,
PRIMARILY FOR PLEASURE AND
SATISFACTION, DURING
LEISURE TIME”
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RECREATION IS A SYSTEM
• There are three basic parts to the system
– Participants
– Facilities
– Activity
• They are linked together by Demand and
by the responses to demand
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IMPACTS
• Economic
• Social
• Environmental
• Always a good thing?
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PROJECTS
• Two writing exercises
• 1. Field Assignment – Shopping Mall
• 2. Urban exploration – Ethnic Tourist Areas
– One, Two or Three Authors
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GEO 802 Tests
• The term tests (2) will be worth 10% each
and will run up to 50 minutes.
• Dates:
– Feb 4
– Mar 18
• Multiple choice/short answer
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GEO 802 Exam
• The final exam is worth 35% and is a takehome, essay format, exam.
• The exam will be distributed in class on
April 8 and will be due by noon, April 24
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