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Advanced Reading in Geography (GEOG90008)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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This subject provides students with an advanced understanding of the philosophy, history and contemporary issues in geography. Students will undertake a series of directed readings resulting in three essays, two of which are on a topic approved by the program coordinator. For the first essay, the area of study includes: what is meant by “geography”; what problems have been and are being faced by geography as an academic discipline; what makes geography valuable (or not!) as a discipline; what “matters” are compelling, and in what sense and what role can or should geography play. For the other essays, students will conduct a survey of the literature on two contemporary research issues in geography.
Intended learning outcomes
- To understand the current directions of research in geography;
- To gain in-depth grounding in the history, philosophy and scope of the discipline of geography;
- To gain advanced awareness of the methodological principles underlying geographical research, and the central findings of those research programs; and
- To obtain knowledge in some of the cutting edge contemporary issues in geographical research.
Generic skills
- To demonstrate advanced literature research and written communication skills; and
- To demonstrate the ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex contemporary geographical debates and concepts.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have completed the following subject, or equivalent:
GEOG30003
Corequisites
One of the following subjects must be taken in the same study period:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MAST90007 | Statistics for Research Workers | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AGRI90075 | Research Methods For Life Sciences | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
NRMT90003 | Social Research Methods | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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GEOG90018 | Contemporary Geographical Thought | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Recommended background knowledge
An undergraduate degree majoring in Geography or similar (e.g. Environmental Studies).
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
This course requires all students to actively and safely participate in field excursions and laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Essay 1 – History and Philosophy of Geography or Contemporary Issues in Geography (3500 words), due end of week 6: 75%;
Essay 2 – Seminar Diary (1500 words), due end of week 12: 25%.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
It is expected that students will undertake 170 hours of private study.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Type Name Course Master of Science (Geography) - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022