Course - Social Difference, Identity and Place - GEOG3517
GEOG3517 - Social Difference, Identity and Place
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 |
Course content
The main theme is the relationship between people and places, and it is focused on why and how people and places are mutually constitutive. The course offers different approaches to concepts of and theories on social difference, identity and place, as well as empirical oriented research questions related to these. For example, it is focused on how class, gender, ethnicity and sexuality are related to place. As part of the course the students have to write an individual work paper to be distributed among the other students and the teacher(s) and presented in a seminar.
Learning outcome
Knowledge: The course provides the students with knowledge about central theories and concepts within social and cultural geography which can be applied to analyze research questions within and across different research fields.
Skills: the course makes the students capable to critically evaluate central theories and concepts within social and cultural geography, and reflect on their potential applicability.
General competency: The course gives the students experience in writing an academic text and present it.
Learning methods and activities
12 hours lectures and six hours seminar, work paper and presentation.
It is expected that compulsories and examinations are completed in English. Exceptions must be clarified with the lecturer responsible for the course.
Teaching will only be given if a sufficient number of students register for the course and if the Department has sufficient teaching resources. See www.ntnu.no/geografi/studentinformasjon for the most recent information on the courses not offered. Information will be made available no later than 10 January in the spring semester and 10 August in the autumn semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved working paper and presentation
Further on evaluation
The work paper and presentation must be approved before access to home exam and oral examination is allowed. The home exam is preliminary graded to be adjusted after the oral exam. Same examination form is given when re-sitting for the exam.
Required previous knowledge
Bachelor`s degree.
No
Version: 2
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2018
Language of instruction: English
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- Geography
- Social Sciences
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geography
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100
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Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2018-05-07Submission
2018-05-15 -
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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"