Undergraduate - UnitAZA1306 - Introduction to human Geography

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	School of Social Science, South Africa
Offered	South Africa Second semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Olusola Olalade

Synopsis

This unit aims to equip students with basic concepts in human geography required to understand, interpret and synthesise information on the world around us. It creates a foundation for advanced studies in geography by providing a broad understanding of human interaction with the environment.

Outcomes

Upon satisfactory completion of this subject, students will be able to

Understand similarities and differences between places, localities and areas in a wide range of the human landscape.
Understand interactions between people and their environments at a variety of geographical scales ranging from local, through regional and national to, increasingly, global.
Synthesise and interpret relevant material and to communicate ideas to others in a coherent manner, by either written or verbal means.
Be familiar and proficient with some simple techniques for conducting research and analysing data.

Assessment

Essay (1600 words): 35%
2 hour examination (2000 words): 45%
Practical Work (450 words): 10%
Field Trip (450 words): 10%

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Marshall Mdoka

Contact hours

One 2-hour lecture and one 1-hour tutorial per week

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

Geography and environmental science (ARTS)

Prohibitions

ATS1306