Advanced Method in Human Geography and Urban and Regional Planning
The course provides specialized knowledge of methods applied in human geography and urban and regional planning. Within the subject areas, a wide range of methods are applied, both qualitative and quantitative, such as spatial statistical methods, regression analysis, interview methods, participatory methods and text analysis.
The course is only offered within master's programs at the Department of Human Geography.
It requires a Bachelor degree incl. 90 HECs in Human Geography, Geography or Urban and Regional Planning, or accepted to a master programme in Human Geography or Urban and Regional Planning, and English B.
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Course structure
The course deals with both main types and gives the opportunity for in-depth study and practical work in a number of the methods during the course. Particular attention is paid to method selection and the combination of methods in case studies.
The course provides a good foundation for conducting independent work at the master’s level, but also for applications in working life. In societal studies, the ethical dimension of the use of various methods is important, which is also discussed in the course.
Teaching format
The teaching consists of lectures, seminars, exercises and fieldwork.
Detailed information, including grading criteria, is provided at the course introduction and via the learning platform Athena.
Learning objectives
After completing the course, the student is expected to be able to:
- Independently assess and critically discuss scientific methods, their possibilities and limitations as well as explain choices of method
- Contrast and explain qualitative and quantitative methods as well as their advantages and disadvantages, including ethical aspects in human geography and urban and regional planning
- Independently be able to plan, implement and present an in-depth project with qualitative and quantitative social science methods
Assessment
Assessment takes the form of seminar and computer lab participation with written and/or oral assignments, in which peer-review is an important part. The second part of the course, Advanced reflection and application (5 EC), consists of individual project work. Examination is in the form of a written paper where a master thesis project is designed and motivated, using one or two specific methods. Peer-review tasks form an important part of the project work.
Examiner
Several teachers assess and grade within the course.
Examiner: Karen Haandrikman, Department of Human Geography
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Schedule
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. -
Course literature
Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course. -
Course reports
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Contact
Course coordinator
- Visiting address
The Geo-Science Building, room X323
Svante Arrhenius väg 8, Frescati
Academic Counselling
- Visiting address
The Geo-Science Building, room X331
Svante Arrhenius väg 8, Frescati
Student Affairs Office
- Visiting address
The Geo-Science Building, room X326
Svante Arrhenius väg 8, Frescati
- Office hours
Tuesday and Thursday at 10.00–12.00.
- Phone hours
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10.00–12.00.
