Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

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Synopsis

This unit focuses on inequality and difference within cities and social spaces. It examines the importance of everyday beliefs and practices in understanding contemporary urban processes and explores the growing claims for social justice amongst a range of groups within urban settings. In this subject students will become familiar with models of social geography that consider notions of difference, diversity and the practices of social institutions. These concepts will be explored through a range of global, national and local urban social movements to illustrate the importance of place.

Objectives

This unit aims to familiarise students with issues, theories and debates in contemporary cultural geography. At the completion of the unit students should have developed the following skills and capacities:

1. critical analysis
2. effective communication
3. identify and critically evaluate information
4. ability to engage with theoretical debates
5. apply theory to practical examples and case studies

Assessment

Field Report (2,500) : 35%
Essay (1,500) : 25%
Participation : 20%
Examination : 20%

Chief examiner(s)

Michelle Duffy

Contact hours

3 hours (one 2-hour workshop and one 1-hour practical) per week plus compulsory fieldtrip

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Human rights theory
International studies
Geography and environmental science (ARTS)
Geographical science

Prerequisites

A first-year sequence in Geography or permission