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The overseas geography class entitled Andean Landscapes has been taught in seven different editions. The title aims to reflect a holistic approach to study both human and physical landscapes. This chapter aims to provide a reflective approach of experience of the same class offered during winter interterm since 2011. These reflections will cover curricular design, logistics, challenges, and opportunities. In doing so I wish to inspire colleagues wishing to lead a similar class. This chapter will provide some tools on how to start, how to assess and how to improve such a class.
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Trigoso Rubio, E.N. (2021). Learning Geography in the Andes: Reflections on Teaching an Undergraduate Field Course in Peru. In: Wessell, J.E. (eds) Experiential Learning in Geography. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-82087-9_1
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