2015-04-15

Water – resource management in time and space, focus Greece,

2015Master Course (7.5 Credits)

This master course is one of the courses within a broader university programme for internationalisation developed by Swedish universities and the Swedish Institutes around the Mediterranean. (For more details see

Contents of the course

All through history humans have tried to control and adapt to the availability of water used for various purposes. Globally, there is an imbalance in the demand and availability of fresh water, with problems regarding both quantity (an increasing demand) and quality (increasing pollution) of this finite resource. This has major impacts on e.g. food production, human health development and urbanisation.It has also led to a number of conflicts all over the world.

This course will deal with different aspects of water related issues for settlements and water management. The question of water quality and quantity in urbanand rural areas will be studied with a focus on Greece, including examplesof sustainable water usage and exploitation over time.

Expected outcome

After completion of the course, the students should be able to:

-From various scientific perspectives carry out a field study on water problems and the role of water in society

-Describe, compare and analyse traditions and solutions related to water resource management in space and time

-Critically evaluate and analyse the consequences of water managements from various power perspective and scientifically argue for alternative solutions.

Time plan

The course will take place during the period November 2 2015–January14 2016 with a field study period in Athens and Costa Navarino (Greece) Nov. 14 –22.

The course is introduced with lectures and self-studies in Sweden. On the 4rdof November there will be introductory lecture. During this day, an introduction to the course and the themes will be introduced by lectures where the basic aspects are presented and discussed.

During the stay in Greece, excursions, seminars and lectures will be held. The field work will be conductedin groups and discussed during the time in Greece.

The examination seminar will be held in Linköping (14/1 2016; Appendix 2).

Examination

The examination consists of, in addition to active participation in seminars, two written assignments. The first examination is an individual written one based on the compulsory literature, with a background and description of water management in Greece. The second examination consists of the written field paper, which will be presented and discussed during an examination seminar.

More details on examinations are found in Appendix 4.

Note that late hands-in will not be dealt with, i.e. you will have to make a re-exam for this. Both written assignments will be checked for plagiarism.

Partners involved in the course

  • Swedish Institute at Athens: Mediterranean Prehistoric and ClassicalArchaeology
  • Stockholm University: Human Geography
  • Linköping university: D. of Thematic Studies –Environmental Change
  • University of Uppsala: Economic history
  • Navarino Environmental Observatory (NEO); Messenia (Greece)

Station Manager at NEO, Giorgos Maneas e-mail:

web:

Course coordinators

  • Åsa Danielsson, Linköping University, , ph. +46-13282922
  • Gunnel Forsberg, Stockholm University, , ph. +46-86747843
  • Maths Isacson, Uppsala University, , ph. +46-184711217
  • Arto Penttinen, SIA, , ph+30-2109232102

All course information will be available at respective course platform, where also the examinations will be handed in. More information on respective course platform will come later.

List of Appendices

1. Individual presentation

2. Schedules

3. Field work

4. Examination

5. Literature list

6. Practicalities for field study

Appendix I: Individual presentation

Before the introduction day you need to make a short written presentation of yourself. The presentation should include a photo, name, some background information, former studies (degrees), why you have chosen the course and what water issues which particularly interest you.

The presentation should be no more than 200 words. It should be downloaded on the course platform at latest on theNovember1 at 3 PM.

Appendix 2: Schedules

November2: Stockholm University, lecture hall

Course introduction10.15-16.30

Hand in: Choice of topic

Individual hand-inon choice of topic with reference to the presented themes. Each student should hand in a short text (~1/2 page) describing what he/she wants to study(specific topic within theme). This should be based on literature research and lectures.

Hand in at latest Nov 11 at 5 PM. This will serve as a basis to form working groups for the field work.Week 45-47: Individual preparation and examination 1

  • Information on group division
  • Field study preparation
  • 12/11 at 3 PM- submissionof individual examto the teachers

Nov. –14-22:Field work in Greece

A more detailed schedule will be available later.

Sat. 14/11: Meet at Swedish Institute in Athens (SIA) 7 PM (

Sun 15/11: Lecture on history of Greece (Arto)

Visit Akropolis (Arto)

Lunch

Seminar

Monday: Travel to Kalamata

Continue to Navarino and NEO (

Group presentations on planned field work (10 min/group)

Tue-Fri: Lectures, seminars, excursions and field work

Meeting every morning at 8 AM

Seminar every evening at 7 PM

Sat.21/11: Group presentations (ca 20 min/grp) and discussion

Information on examination

Farewell dinner

Sun22/11: Travel back to Sweden

Nov. 23– Jan 14: Finalising field report

  • 12/1 at latest 1 PM - submission of individual field report
  • 13/1 at latest 3 PM - submission of questions

Jan 14: Examination seminar

At Linköping University.

During the discussion seminars, all the papers within the seminar groups (based on field groups) will be discussed. Each student should have read all the other papers within the seminar group and submitted at least 2 questions per paper. These will serve as the basis of the discussions.

10.15-12.00: Individual presentations and discussions in three parallelgroups

12.00-13.00: Lunch

13.00-14.45: Individual presentations and discussions in three parallelgroups

14.45-15.15: Coffee break

15.15-16.00: Course evaluationand summary

Appendix 3: Field work

The topic for the field study is to define and chose a topic related to water management in time and space, systematically investigate it using relevant scientific methods, analyse the material and finally present the result in a written report. The students are expected to work together in small groups (ca 2-3 persons), but write the final paper individually. The topics for the field study should be within one of the three themes of the course (see below).

The field work consists of a preparation part of formulating the research problem and relevant sources, followed by a field period where the data is collected. The final part consists of the written and oral presentation. More details will be given later.

Suggested themes for 2015 Course

A management and historical perspective is to be addressed in all field studies. The three major themes of the course are (will be elaborate with subthemes):

1.Supply of and demand for water from individual/private and/or public perspective

2.Water usage, spatial and/or time (historical or seasonal) perspective

3.Water in the tourism sector, necessities and restrictions

Appendix 4: Examination

The examination consists of, in addition to active participation in seminars, two written assignments. Note that late hands-in will not be dealt with, i.e. you will have to make a re-exam for this. Both written assignments will be checked for plagiarism.

Both assignments should be submitted via the course platform.

Exam 1 – individual home exam (40% of final grade)

This first, individual examination corresponds to the second expected outcome Describe, compare and analyse traditions and solutions related to water resource management in space and time.

It shall include a description, discussion and own reflections of water management in Greece based on previous scientific literature. It should includea modern as well as a historical perspective.

Use thecompulsory literature, together with additional references of your own choice.The main part of the sources should be scientific literature.

Maximum of 10 000signs (Times New Roman 12 pt), excluding quotations and reference list.

Exam 2 – field paper (60%of final grade)

The second examination part is the individual field report. The field work will be conducted within groups during the stay in Greece, but the papers should be authored individually.

The report should include:

  • Short introduction
  • Formulation of a research problem and specific research questions;
  • Literature review/background;
  • Materials and methods (choice and presentation of method, presentation of data material)
  • Results and discussion (incl. critical analysis)
  • Conclusions
  • Reference list/bibliography

where the main focus should be on your own work rather than previous research. However, the results should be discussed with previous scientific literature. At least one reference for the method approach is a necessity.

The paper should have a maximum of 8 pages (~15 000 signs, excluding illustrations, foot-notes and reference list) Times New Roman 12 pt, single spaced, ordinary marginals).

In January (14/1), the examination of the field reports will take place at Linköping University. The examination will be in group seminars.

Grades

Grades according to university rules (see respective university’s course plan). This will be based on the written report, the oral presentation and the opposition. Both examinations will be graded by ECTS and serve as basis for the final grade.

Grade

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Criteria

A / Excellent and synthesised in relation to topic and question.
B / Critical and independent argumentation in relation to topic and question.
C / Well-structured and complete argumentation in relation to topic and question.
D / Well accomplished argumentation in relation to topic and question.
E / Satisfactory accounts in relation to topic and question.
Fx / Insufficient accounts in relation to topic and question.
F / Insufficient and irrelevant accounts in relation to topic and question.

Appendix 5: Literature list

The ones in bold are compulsory literature for the home exam.

The others are suggestions depending on interest and choice of field study. Some additional literature will be available at the course platform.

Angelakis, A.N. & Spyridakis, D.S., 2010. A brief history of water supply and wastewater

management in ancient Greece. Water Science & Technology: Water Supply, 10(4), p.618.

Available at: [November 14,

2014].

Crouch, Dora P., 1993. Water Management in Ancient Greek Cities. New York, Oxford: Oxford University Press, 380 pp.

Hughes, J.D. & Crouch, D.P., 1994. Water Management in Ancient Greek Cities. The American Historical Review, 99(3), p.874. Available at:

Jones, J.A.A, 2011. Water Sustainability. A global Perspective. Oxford University Press 2011 440 pp. (paperback).

Koutsoyiannis, D, Zarkadoulas, N, Angelakis, A, & Tchobanoglous, G (2008) “Urban Water Management in Ancient Greece: Legacies and Lessons”, Journal of Water Resources Planning & Management, 134, 1

Mays, L.W., Koutsoyiannis, D., Angelakis, A.N. 2007. A Brief History of Urban Water Supply in the Antiquity. Athens. Greece. Regional Development Institute of Panteion University.

Mimikou, M.A. 2005. Water Resources in Greece: Present and Future. Global NEST Journal7(3), 313-322.

Mimikou, M., Baltas., E., Varanou, E., and Pantazis., K., (2000). Regional Impacts of Climate Change on Water Resources Quantity and Quality Indicators. Journal of Hydrology234,95 – 109.

Papavasilopoulos, E.N. (2014), “Water resources management in Greece: current status and challenges ahead”, International Journal Of Environmental Studies, 71, 3.

Pearce, Fred, 2006. When the Rivers Run Dry: What Happens When Water Runs Out. London; Transworld Publishers, 324 pp.

Referenceson methodsare compulsory in the field essay. You are free to use any textbook on advanced scientific methods. Here are some suggestions:

Berg, Bruce Lawrence. 2009.Qualitative research methods for the social sciences, Pearson International Edition.

Creswell. J.W. 2014 Research Design – Qualitative, Quantitative & Mixed Methods Approach, London: SAGE.

Flowerdew, R. & Martin, D. (Ed.). 1997. Methods in Human Geography: A Guide for Students Doing a Research Project. Pearson. Malaysia.

Scheyers, R. & Storey, D. (Ed.). 2003. Development Fieldwork: A Practical Guide. TJ International, Cornwall. UK. ISBN: 0761948899.

Appendix 6. Travel arrangements

Course pays for travel and accommodation.

You need to book your ticket yourself. We gather at the Swedish Institute in Athens (SIA) at 7 PM onSaturdayNov 14.

If you want to stay in Athens before or after that is fine with us, but then you have to pay for hotel yourself. To get refunded for the ticket to-fro Athens (max 3500 kr) you need to give a copy of the ticket (showing the cost for it) together with a filled in form.

Before travelling, we would also like to know:

1)When you plan to arrive in Athens

2)Phone no if to reach you in Athens

3)Name and phone no for a contact person in case of emergency.

Accommodation

The accommodation will be in rooms shared by three students. In Navarino, there is a common, fully equipped kitchen that can be used for preparation of food. Tap water is drinkable. There are also restaurants within walking distance (10 min.).

Bring

  • passport
  • tickets
  • international student card (for free entrance fee to museums)
  • cash (for food etc; currency in Greece is EURO)
  • notebook, pencils
  • torch light
  • mosquito repellent
  • small backpack

Preferable

  • laptop
  • camera
  • cell phone
  • USB

The field work will include longer walks in varying terrain. We will mainly be outdoors, so be sure to bring

  • clothes for different weather conditions
  • rain clothes
  • boots or similar
  • extra pair of shoes
  • clothes for more official meetings
  • sun glasses
  • cap and gloves
  • swim suit

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