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Contemporary Geographical Thought (GEOG90018)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
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Semester 1
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online |
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This subject is concerned with the history and philosophy of geography and is designed to introduce students to key debates, both past and present, on the nature and scope of geography as an academic discipline. It therefore sets out an essential context for understanding contemporary research in human and physical geography, as well for understanding the nature of interdisciplinary research. Students who complete this subject will be able to think critically about different schools of geographical thought; be able to evaluate theoretical concepts from geography and elsewhere; and be able to demonstrate an understanding of the dynamic and contested nature of the discipline. Students will also gain insights into a selected issue at the leading-edge of contemporary geographical research. Finally, via a seminar diary, students will critically evaluate how contemporary geographic research is communicated via research seminars within the School and, where relevant, in other schools/departments of the university.
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;
- To know the central findings of those research programs
- To obtain knowledge in some of the cutting edge contemporary issues in geographical research.
Generic skills
- To demonstrate advanced literature research skills.
- To demonstrate advanced oral and written communication skills.
- To demonstrate the ability and self-confidence to comprehend complex contemporary geographical debates and concepts.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students who have completed the following subject, or equivalent, are ineligible: GEOG30003 Geographical Thought
Students enrolling in this subject are ineligible to enrol in: GEOG90008 Advanced Reading in Geography
Recommended background knowledge
An undergraduate degree with a major in Geography, or equivalent (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.
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Geography and Philosophy Essay due end of week 7
| Week 7 | 50% |
Contemporary Issues Essay due end of week 10
| Week 10 | 40% |
Seminar diary due end of week 12
| Week 12 | 10% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Russell Drysdale Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 3 hr per week: 2 hr workshop, 1 hr attendance at School seminar series Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Nil
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Geography 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022