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 121-410 Philosophy and Scope of Geography (Mid-Year Entry)

Credit Points

16.7 4th year

Coordinator

Dr Ray Wyatt

Prerequisites

Entry to Honours.

Semester

All year

Contact

A two hour seminar each week and attendance at departmental research seminars

Subject Description

This subject examines the nature and origins of Geography as a science. It enables students to develop an understanding of the major conceptual debates and current developments in the various branches of the discipline. It also provides a philosophical and methodological framework within which to place individual research investigations, and discusses the ways in which research is presented and communicated to the wider community.

Assessment

Essays and seminar papers totalling 6000 words.



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