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GEOG3007

Philosophy of Geography, Theories and Concepts

Credits 7.5
Level Second degree level
Course start Autumn 2017
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Written examination

About

About the course

Course content

The course gives a general overview of the development of geography as a dicipline from the 1950s until today where emphasis is placed on the ideas, traditions and philosophies which have been the most influential throughout this period. The majority of the lectures revolve around current key concepts, debates and philosophical perspectives.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: By the end of the course the candidate will have advanced knowledge about present debates, concepts and philosophical perspectives in geography.
Skills: The candidate will identify and analyze key mechanisms underlying conceptual and philosophical Developments in the discipline.
General competence: Exercise in academic analyze.

Learning methods and activities

20 hours lectures.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Geografi (MGEOG)
Lektorutdanning i geografi (MLGEOG)

Required previous knowledge

Completed GEOG1000, GEOG1001, GEOG1003, GEOG1004, GEOG1005, GEOG1007 and GEOG2010. Other relevant qualifications can be accepted upon approval by the Department of Geography.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
GEOG3001 7.5 sp
SVGEO303 7.5 sp
This course has academic overlap with the courses in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Geography
  • Social Sciences

Contact information

Course coordinator

  • Gunhild Setten

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Geography and Social Anthropology

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2017

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2017-12-18 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

Ordinary examination - Spring 2018

Skriftlig
Weighting 100/100 Date 2018-06-09 Time 09:00 Duration 4 timer Place and room Not specified yet.

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