SAL-20406 Human Geography UK

Course

Credits 6.00

Teaching methodContact hours
Lectures24
Self-study
Course coordinator(s)dr. ir. M Duineveld
Lecturer(s)dr. ir. M Duineveld
drs. JFB Philipsen
Examiner(s)dr. ir. M Duineveld

Language of instruction:

English

Continuation courses:

SAL-33306 Space, Place and Society

Contents:

The course provides an overview of the relationships between human beings and their man-made and natural environments. The course takes a global perspective, addressing subjects such as cultural globalization, population dynamics, nature and society, economic development and urbanization. In addition, students will further their understanding via the study of different perspectives in human geographic theory.

Learning outcomes:

After this course students will be able to:
- understand the complex relationship between people and environment;
- comprehend landscape transformations and more specifically the use and management of nature and forest resources
- understand different human geographical concepts and approaches and the way they represent the relationships between spatial patterns and structures and the spatial behaviour of businesses, households and institutions in the sphere of living, work and leisure
- recognize and appreciate various theoretical approaches (i.e. behavioural, humanistic, critical and postmodern geography) that study the relationship between people and environment.

Activities:

- literature study;
- lectures.

Examination:

Written exam.

Literature:

Reader.

ProgrammePhaseSpecializationPeriod
Restricted Optional for: MLPLandscape Architecture and PlanningMSc1AF
MTOLeisure, Tourism and EnvironmentMSc1AF