MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

GES4820

Seminar in geography

J S Whitelaw

Synopsis This subject examines both substance and research methodology in human and physical geography in a contemporary context. It aims to provide a contextual framework for the theses of honours students. Students will be assessed on a research seminar and a three-hour examination at mid-year. The seminar continues to meet in the second half of the year, when it provides a forum for discussion on individual thesis projects.

Assessment Written (6000 words): 50% + Examinations (3 hours): 50%

Prescribed texts

• Unwin T The place of geography Longman, 1992

Recommended texts

• Clark M J and others (eds) Horizons in physical geography Macmillan, 1989
• Flew A A dictionary of philosophy Pan, 1979
• Gregory D and Walford R (eds) Horizons in human geography Macmillan, 1989
• Gregory K The nature of physical geography Arnold, 1986
• Harvey D Social justice and the city Arnold, 1973
• Harvey D Explanation in geography Arnold, 1969
• Harvey M F and Holly B P Themes in geographic thought Croon Helm, 1981
• Holt-Jensen A Geography: its history and concepts Harper and Row, 1980
• Johnston R J Geography and geographers Arnold, 1981
• Johnston R J Philosophy and human geography Arnold, 1983
• Johnston R J and others Dictionary of human geography 3rd edn, Blackwell, 1993
• Kuhn T S The structure of scientific revolutions 2nd edn, U Chicago P, 1970
• Lacey A R A dictionary of philosophy RKP, 1979
• Livingstone D The geographical tradition Blackwell, 1992
• Stoddart D R Geography, ideology and social concern Blackwell, 1981