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Phone: +30 210 529 4721
Koutsouris Alexandros
Professor
Educations
- PhD degree in Extension Education, Agricultural University of Athens
- M(Agr)Sc in Agricultural Extension, University College of Dublin, Ireland
- BSc in Agricultural Economics, Agricultural University of Athens

Prof (Dr) Alex Koutsouris is the Head of the Lab of Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Systems & Rural Sociology, Dept. of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, Agricultural University of Athens. He is a graduate of AGSA (Higher Agricultural School of Athens), holds an M(Agr)Sc in Agricultural Extension from University College of Dublin, Ireland, and PhD in Extension Education from AUA. He teaches, at the undergraduate level, the courses Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Education, and Agrotourism as well as the course Worldwide Agricultural Systems with Assistant Professor G. Vlachos. At postgraduate level he is responsible for the module “Innovation Communication/ Councelling and Skills Development”. His research interests revolve around sustainable rural development focusing on topics such as agricultural extension (interactive innovation & communication), training & education, project design and evaluation, with emphasis on systemic and participatory approaches. He has served as coordinator and member of research teams (among others, recently in HORIZON2020: AgriFossilFree, i2connect, FAIRshare, AgriLink, INNOSSETA, AgriDemo-F2F, AgriSpin), scientific networks (including Presidency of ETAGRO, ESEE, IFSA) and executive of development companies/Local Action Groups (LEADER II).

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His research interests revolve around sustainable rural development focusing on topics such as agricultural extension (interactive innovation & communication), training & education, project design and evaluation, with emphasis on systemic and participatory approaches.

Courses of teacher

R.E.D.

Agricultural Extension

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Skaltsa Ioanna
13 weeks
Τhe course aims at the familiarization of students with the concepts, methodologies and practice of the diffusion of innovations (knowledge and know-how) in agriculture (Agricultural Extension). By successfully completing the course students will be able to: Describe, distinguish and explain the fundamental concepts, theories/approaches and (communication) methodologies of Agricultural Extension. Select and justify the appropriate […]
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Agri-tourism

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Giannouzakou Alexia
13 weeks
Τhe course aims at the familiarization of students with the concepts and practice of agritourism and the design of relevant development programmes. By successfully completing the course students will be able to: Describe, distinguish and explain the fundamental concepts and theories of tourism development and alternative tourism. Describe and justify the relationship between rural/agri-tourism and […]
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Didactics – Agricultural Education

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Skaltsa Ioanna
13 weeks
This is an introductory course in the main concepts, methodologies and practices of didactics focusing on technical-occupational education (with emphasis on agricultural education) By successfully completing the course students will be able to Describe, distinguish and explain the fundamental concepts, theories and methodologies of general and technical/agricultural education (and training) Select and justify the appropriate […]
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