Space and Society – Theoretical Approaches in Human Geography
The course 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.
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Course structure
This course 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, Department of Human Geography
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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 X317
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
Alternating and flexible hours
- Phone hours
Alternating and flexible hours
