Space and Society – Theoretical Approaches in Human Geography

Space and Society - Theoretical Approaches in Human Geography examines different geographic perspectives, research areas and methods. The course aims to give an overview of perspectives from differing time periods, but emphasises more contemporary theories and methods.

The course requires a bachelor degree incl. 90 HECs in Geography, Human Geography or Urban and Regional Planning. Alternately accepted to a master programme in Human Geography, Urban and Regional Planning or Environmental Social Science. Swedish Upper Secondary School course English 6 or equivalent. 

Space and Society - Theoretical Approaches in Human Geography has the following, separately graded components: Perspectives, concepts, and research areas in Human Geography, 9 HECs Methods in Human Geography, 6 HECs


Teaching Format

Obligatory teaching is introduction, lectures, seminars, practice and supervision.

Detailed information, including grading criteria, is provided at the course introduction and via the learning platform Athena.


Assessment

Examination is done by written and oral presentation of assignments.

Examiner

Several teachers assess and grade within the course.

Examiner:
Karen Haandrikman

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


Course reports are displayed for the three most recent course instances.








Course coordinator:
Danielle Drozdzewski

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