Session 1

What’s it all about? – (re)presentation of Place

Definition(s) of place

• Types of place(s)

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Exploring the idea of place as 'process'

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RESOURCE for inspiration and to set the scene

PPT - Norfolk Sense of Place presentation used previously - not to be used 'as is'

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STARTER

Ask students: How would you define the term "place"?

How has it been defined by others? Share some definitions e.g. Rawling, Yi Fu Tuan

Think of other meanings of the word "place", or phrases which include the word

Collate a word cloud or other image to represent these different interpretations.

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Image Gallery: Local places - what makes them 'local' - when does the local end?

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Definitions of Place document has been created as a PPT

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Discussion: What is it that makes a 'place'?

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A place doesn't have to be dramatic or grand in scale.

Check out these images of a Ukranian photographer who has been capturing 'life' on a park bench for ten years.

Although it isn't going to be a short term project, this is something which has 

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Identifying location: apps such as What3Words provide a 3 word address for each small square on the Earth's surface.

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READING

'How to be an Explorer of the World' - Keri Smith

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