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GEOG3515 - Environment, Development and Changing Rural Livelihoods

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Written examination 100/100 4 timer

Course content

Among the topics covered by the course: *History of geographical thought: From environmental determinism to political ecology. *Social nature; Social constructivism and environmental narratives. *Institutions, norms and collective action and the idea of the ‘community’ as basis for natural resource management. *Hazards and vulnerability. Vulnerability; a useful concept or just another way of labelling?: Vulnerability analysis in practice*Environmental conservation and development; from ‘Fortress conservation’ to ‘Conservation and development’? *Changing rural livelihoods and livelihood analysis; from farm to non-farm and implications for the rural environments. * Environment and conflicts. The ‘Environment’ as basis for conflicts.

Learning outcome

After the course the students should have an in- depth understanding of the links between development, environmental change and (rural) livelihood in African and Asian societies. Through the presentations the students should demonstrate ability to summarize and present findings from advanced research articles.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures: 14 hours. Groupwork and presentations (obligatory).
It is expected that compulsories and examinations must be completed in English. Exceptions must be clarified with the lecturer responsible for the course.
Please note that the course may be cancelled due to the teaching capacity at the Department of Geography if less than 5 students register for the course. Check www.ntnu.no/geografi/studentinformasjon for updated information. The webpage will be updated 10th of January in the spring semester and 10th of August in the autumn semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • Groupwork and presentation

Required previous knowledge

Bachelor in social science. Other relevant qualifications can be accepted upon approval by the Department of Geography.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2014

Language of instruction: English

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Subject area(s)
  • Geography
  • Social Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator:
  • Haakon Lein

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geography

Examination

Examination arrangement: Written examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Written examination 100/100 2014-12-15 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Written examination 100/100 2015-06-05 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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