The Urban Research & Development Center (URDC) of

Eastern Mediterranean University

presents

Chat-Maps Introduction and Educators’ Seminar

Bringing Your Student’s Neighborhood History to Life Through Oral History and Mapping;

APRIL 23 @ 18:00

presented by Jason Murray Winn

Jason Winn is an architect and city planner living in Famagusta where he manages Narrative İnfrastructure, a public infrastructure of mapped oral histories.

Jason is a former senior lecturer at Eastern Mediterranean University and is currently Senior Architect and Planner at Alpha Terra Engineering, Inc.

This seminar will introduce the Chat-Maps workshop available to educators to guide their students to

  1. conduct interviews,

  2. map the results, and

  3. critically apply what they learn

  4. permanently contribute to their community

 

Seminar Outline:

  • The Power of Local Stories
  • Beyond Bricks and Mortar: Uncovering the Heart of Your Community
  • Workshop Introduction: Empowering Student Lore Mappers
  • Engaging Activities for Deeper Understanding of Context
  • Ready-to-Use Resources: Aligned with Your Curriculum
  • Resources Provided: Your Toolkit for Success
    Amplifying Impact with Local Stakeholders

This seminar will be offered online and in person at the Eastern Mediterranean University Department of Architecture, Colored Building, Room A-01: