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Sustainable Rural Development

GEOGRAPHY 3510
Closed
Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
Thompson Rivers University (TRU)
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Tom Waldichuk
university instructor
(2)
2
Timeline
  • February 1, 2021
    Experience start
  • February 2, 2021
    Project Scope Meeting
  • April 6, 2021
    Experience end
Experience
2/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Social Enterprise, Non profit, Small to medium enterprise
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Social sciences Hospitality, tourism & culinary arts
Skills
writing data analysis research mapping census analysis
Learner goals and capabilities

In this project, students will focus on themes in rural geography, including land use issues, small settlements and society, agriculture, tourism and other industries, rural administration, service provision, and the effect of socio-economic processes such as urbanization and globalization. Through this lens, the students will tackle a related challenge that your organization is facing. Upon completion of the project, you will receive a detailed report and presentation.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
20 learners
Project
30 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Teams of 2
Expected outcomes and deliverables

The final project deliverables might include:

  1. 10-15 minute presentation of key findings and recommendations.
  2. A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights, and recommendations.
Project timeline
  • February 1, 2021
    Experience start
  • February 2, 2021
    Project Scope Meeting
  • April 6, 2021
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

Students in groups of 3-5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.

Project activities might include but are not limited to:

  • Defining and describing the meaning of the word “rural” and how its meaning has varied through time and around the world.
  • Describing examples of rural regions in Canada, Japan and around the world using social, economic and environmental criteria.
  • Describing rural restructuring and the processes involved in Canada and around the world.
  • Describing and assess the importance of contemporary social, economic and environmental issues in rural areas in Canada and around the world and how they are managed in the context of sustainable development (sustainability).
  • Describing living and working in the changing rural landscape of the 21st century.
  • Helping with the design of farm tours for municipalities.

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone/virtual calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.

Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.

Provide an opportunity for students to present their work and receive feedback.

Provide relevant information/data as needed for the project.