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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. 

  • Course structure

    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, Department of Human Geography

  • 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.
    See syllabus archive for all reading lists

  • Course reports

  • Contact

    Course coordinator
    Danielle Drozdzewski

    Senior Lecturer, Docent

    Danielle.Drozdzewski@humangeo.su.se
    08-16 48 57

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    • Visiting address

    • The Geo-Science Building, room X317

    • Svante Arrhenius väg 8, Frescati

    Academic Counselling
    Veronica Hohl

    Study Counsellor

    studievagledare@humangeo.su.se
    08-16 48 37

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    • Visiting address

    • The Geo-Science Building, room X331

    • Svante Arrhenius väg 8, Frescati

    Student Affairs Office
    Anna Andreasson

    Education Administrator

    studentexpedition@humangeo.su.se
    08-16 48 33

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    • 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

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