Advancing Geography & Environmental Stud (GEOG40003)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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Students of this subject will undertake a course of directed reading and produce an essay on an approved topic. Possible areas of study include: 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; what role can or should geography play; what are the 'hot topics' in geography? Permission to undertake this subject must be obtained from the Geography honours coordinator.
Intended learning outcomes
- To understand the current directions of research programs in geography;
- To gain some grounding in the history, philosophy or scope of the discipline of geography;
- To be aware of the methodological principles underlying those research programs; and
- To know the central findings of those research programs.
Generic skills
• To demonstrate advanced communication skills;
• To demonstrate the ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex contemporary geographical debates and concepts; and
• To be capable of undertaking directed research in one of those research programs.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
N/A
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
N/A
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
- Seminar journal (1500 words, due by the end of semester 1) 20%;
- 3000-word essay (due in the semester 1 examination period) 80%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Russell Drysdale Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular meetings with the program coordinator Total time commitment 300 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Approximately 300 hours over two semesters
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Environmental Geography Informal specialisation Geography - Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022