Course content

The course studies the principal traits in the development of Geography from the past up to the present. It is important to have a degree of understanding of Geography’s development and traditions since this both strengthens one’s subject identity and provides an essential background for understanding current developments and fundamental discourses in the discipline today. The course is obligatory for students who wish to specialize in Geography and study for the MA in Geography.
In addition to lectures, seminars are arranged where students are given guidance and support in preparing a term paper. The term paper is prepared individually and submitted within a fixed deadline. The term paper must be approved before the written examination can be taken.

Learning outcome

The course aims to give a general introduction to the history of Geography as a discipline.

Learning methods and activities

Teaching method and activities: 16 hours lectures, 4 hours seminar

Compulsory assignments

• Seminars and approved term paper

Recommended previous knowledge

None.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Credit reductions