Seminar in geography
Associate Professor David Mercer
12 points * 4 hours per week * First semester * Clayton
Objectives In participating in this subject, successful students will show that they can understand the history and nature of the discipline; appreciate that there are many ways of knowing - epistemologies; interpret geographical literature within the framework of various paradigms; evaluate the differing viewpoints in the discipline; make a verbal presentation of a seminar to class members; independently formulate and execute a research proposal for the honours thesis under the guidance of a supervisor; practice the presentation of research results to a critical audience.
Synopsis This subject is conducted during the first half of the year. It 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 where it provides a forum for discussion on individual thesis projects.
Assessment Written (6000 words): 50% * Examinations (3 hours): 50%
Prescribed texts
Gregory D, Martin R and Smith G Human geography: Society, space and social science Macmillan, 1994
Unwin T The place of geography Longman, 1992
Recommended texts
Clark M J and others (eds) Horizons in physical geography Macmillan, 1989
Gregory D and Walford R (eds) Horizons in human geography Macmillan, 1989
Gregory K The nature of physical geography Arnold, 1986
Harvey M F and Holly B P Themes in geographic thought Croom Helm, 1981
Holt-Jensen A Geography: Its history and concepts Harper and Row, 1980
Johnston R J Geography and geographers Arnold, 1991
Johnston R J Philosophy and human geography Arnold, 1986
Johnston R J and others Dictionary of human geography Blackwell, 1994
Livingstone D The geographical tradition Blackwell, 1992
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