651-2613-00L Humangeography III (Geographies of Difference) (Universität Zürich)
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2021 |
| Lecturers | University lecturers |
| Periodicity | yearly recurring course |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Comment | No 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 |
| Abstract | This 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 objective | Knowledge - 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 |