Contemporary Debates in Human Geography
Course: Urban Studies and Regional Development
Structural unit: heohrafichnyi fakultet
Title
Contemporary Debates in Human Geography
Code
ОК 2
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
1 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6
Learning outcomes
PO3 To communicate freely on professional and scientific issues in a foreign language
РО14 To formulate scientific hypotheses, to define advanced aspects in fundamental and applied research directions, to develop and manage projects in the field of geography, nature management, urban and regional development
РО15 Independently assess key trends in the development of natural and sociogeographical processes for the formation of new areas of research
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. To know the main theories and research approaches in human geography.
2. To be able to review special literature, to use research methods of urban and regional studies.
3. Proficiency in English at a level no lower than B2.
Course content
Discipline provides in-depth study of the key concepts in human geography, as well as the topics of contemporary debates and the latest publications on urban and regional studies.
The discipline meaningfully consists of 2 parts:
Part 1. Key Texts in Human Geography
Part 2. Discourse in Urban and Regional Studies
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Anderson K., Domosh M., Pile S., Thrift N. (eds.). Handbook of Cultural Geography. London: SAGE Publications, 2002. 580 p.
2. Clark G.L., Feldman M.P. , Gertler M.S. (eds.). The Oxford Handbook of Economic Geography. Oxford: Oxford Univ. Press, 2000. 742 p.
3. Horton J., Kraftl P. Cultural Geographies. An Introduction. New York: Routledge, 214. 325 p.
4. Hubbard Ph., Kitchin R., Valentine G. (eds.). Key Texts in Human Geography. London: SAGE Publications, 2008. 236 p.
5. Knox P., Pinch S. Urban Social Geography. London: Pearson, 2010. 373 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, seminars and independent studies
Assessment methods and criteria
The course consists of two thematic parts. The classes include lectures and seminars. During the semester there are quizzes after each topic and tests after thematic parts. Final assessment is in the form of examination. The maximum number of points on the exam – 40, the minimum number of points that are added to the semester score – 24 points (60% of the maximum number of points allocated for the exam).
Language of instruction
Ukrainia/English
Lecturers
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Departments
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