651-2613-00L  Humangeography III (Geographies of Difference) (Universität Zürich)

SemesterAutumn Semester 2021
LecturersUniversity lecturers
Periodicityyearly recurring course
Language of instructionEnglish
CommentNo enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student.
UZH Module Code: GEO232

Recommended prerequisite: Human Geography II (UZH Module Code: GEO122)

Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html



Courses

NumberTitleHoursLecturers
651-2613-00 GHumangeography III (Geographies of Difference) (University of Zurich)
**Kurs an der Universität Zürich**
14s hrsUniversity lecturers
651-2613-00 SHumangeography III (Geographies of Difference) (University of Zurich)
**Kurs an der Universität Zürich**
2 hrsUniversity lecturers

Catalogue data

AbstractThis re-search-oriented course enables students to think through and about difference in a geographically (multi-scalar, critical, space-bound) manner, by elaborating on multiple concepts from postcolonial, intersectional and other disciplinary debates, and by applying these to specific topical domains.
Learning objectiveKnowledge
- Understand basic concepts and empirical manifestations of difference in human geography
- Deepen knowledge on how difference works in one specific topic of human geography

Skills
- Learn to independently digest, assess, and present basic academic texts
- Conduct discussions in English or German (online and offline) - Be able to write a short research paper about a human geography topic

Performance assessment

Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits5 credits
Examiners
Typegraded semester performance
Language of examinationEnglish
RepetitionRepetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examinationAnmeldemodalitäten, Datum und Ort dieser Leistungskontrolle werden ausschliesslich von der UZH festgelegt.

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Offered in

ProgrammeSectionType
Earth Sciences MasterElectivesWInformation
Geography Teaching DiplomaCompulsory ModulesOInformation