GEOS 3512/3912: Contemporary Global Geographies

GEOS 3512 Contemporary Global Geographies (6cp)
GEOS 3912 Contemporary Global Geographies (Advanced) (6cp)
Anne Louise Semple & Dr Robert Fisher

Session: February
Prerequisites: 6 credit points of Intermediate Geography
Classes: 2 x 1h lec, 1 x 2hr tut/week
Assessment: 1 x 50 min mid-term, 1 x 50 min final exam, 1 x 1,500 word tutorial report and presentation, tutorial and in-class participation

This Unit of Study considers issues of development, the environment, sustainability, and interaction between the three. Primarily focused on South-East and North Asia, with reference to regional identities, investigation of these topics will begin with an overview of the region’s history - particularly its cultural diversity and inter-regional relationships. The course is aimed at engaging students in conceptual debates, problem-solving, research, and geographic methodologies. Lectures will examine issues from a broad regional perspective as well as focus on case studies. Tutorials will involve readings and student-led debate on a number of matters that are an extension of the weekly lectures.

Course Outline (pdf)