Program Overview

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Introduction to Systematic Cultural Geography

This 5-credit course introduces students to the development and current core questions of cultural geography.

Course Details

• Duration: November 18, 2024 - December 18, 2024
• Teaching Method: On-campus instruction
• Price: Free of charge
• Maximum Number of Participants: 5

Course Description

The course covers cultural phenomena and their geographical examination, including economy, industry, politics, religion, urbanity, population, ethnicity, postcolonialism, languages, globalization, and popular culture.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing the course, students will be able to explain and interpret various areas of cultural geography and systematic research fields.

Implementation

The course includes 20 hours of lectures and a group assignment. The assignment involves examining empirical data using concrete cultural geographical problems. It includes creating a research plan, collecting empirical data, writing a report, and presenting the report in a seminar. Additionally, a written exam will be held based on the lectures. The final grade will be determined by the exam and the assignment (50/50).

Target Group

The course is intended for students of the Open University and other students of the University of Oulu. It is compulsory for all first-year students of the Geography degree program and is also suitable for students pursuing a minor in Geography.

Teacher

Juha Ridanp‰‰

Assessment Scale

1-5/Fail

Course Format

Continuous learning

Open University teaching

Academic Year

Academic year

Field of Study

Natural Sciences

Subject

3203 Geography

Organizer

University of Oulu

Location

Oulu