701-0709-00L Political Geography (University of Zurich)
| Semester | Autumn Semester 2024 |
| 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. UZH Module Code: 07SMGEO423 Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application/deadlines.html |
Courses
| Number | Title | Hours | Lecturers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 701-0709-00 G | Political Geography (University of Zurich) **Course at University of Zurich** Binding information to be found in the course catalogue UZH. | 3 hrs | University lecturers |
Catalogue data
| Abstract | This module explores the relationship between politics, space, power, and the environment. Political processes today take shape in a complex geographic context; at the same time, they also impact geography, actively writing space itself. This module brings those dynamics to the fore and locates them both in blatantly politicized sites. |
| Learning objective | -> Become familiar with key thinkers, concepts, theories, and illustrative case studies in political geography and apply key geography concepts to a particular case. -> Situate contemporary political events within global power relations, and political histories of colonialism, imperialism, and gendered violence. -> Cultivate critical, decolonial, and feminist approaches to research, policy, and practice. By critical, we encourage students to ques,tion how ‘problems’ are framed rather than start with a ‘problem-solving’ mindset. -> Distinguish scientific, peer-reviewed and research-based knowledge from popular media and disinformation. -> Learn methodological skills necessary for academic research, encompassing considerations of ethics and power relations in the research process. -> Writing skills: write thoroughly researched and concise texts that analyze a case study using geographical concepts and adequate references to the scientific literature. -> Creative communication and Speaking Skills: Use the classroom as a safe space for dialogue and testing ideas respectfully, and apply artistic/ creative forms for communicating research (blogs, essays, podcasts, photography, film etc.) |
Performance assessment
| Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again) | |
Performance assessment as a semester course | |
| ECTS credits | 6 credits |
| Examiners | |
| Type | graded semester performance |
| Language of examination | English |
| Repetition | Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit. |
| Additional information on mode of examination | Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by UZH. |
Learning materials
| No public learning materials available. | |
| Only public learning materials are listed. |
Groups
| No information on groups available. |
Restrictions
| There are no additional restrictions for the registration. |
Offered in
| Programme | Section | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sciences Bachelor | Social Sciences | W |  |