Learning objectives
Knowledge
- You have knowledge of human geographic thought, its history, its philosophy of science and its organization into sub-disciplines.
- You have advanced empirical and theoretical knowledge within one or more of the following areas: urban studies and planning, climate change adaptation, environment and social transformations, development and politics, and economic and labour geography.
- You have in-depth understanding of the spatial connections and complexities of the social world in meeting the challenges of socio-environmental sustainability.
- You have knowledge of advanced methodological tools and can assess their appropriate use for the analysis of specific issues.
Skills
You will be able to:
- employ analytical, spatial perspectives to new research questions.
- to examine the relationship between local processes and conditions and those at the national and global scale.
- formulate precise research questions, develop a good research design and structure sound argumentation in the analysis of specific issues.
- apply scientific methods and tools to the analysis of empirical and theoretical problems and contribute to their understanding and solution.
- conduct an independent and clearly delineated piece of human geographic research in line with academic and methodological standards and ethical guidelines.
- use human spatial concepts in written English at an advanced level.
- present and discuss a research-based analysis of a high academic standard.
- present and discuss academic questions in oral settings, such as conversations with peers, oral presentations and examinations.
General competence
You will be able to:
- communicate research effectively in written and oral forms to other experts and the general public.
- systematically and analytically acquire and communicate new knowledge within the discipline of human geography.
- independently conduct a focused research project and assess and reflect upon the methodological, ethical and practical challenges of your research.
- explain how human geographic knowledge can be applied in professional settings, and assess the relevance of your own competencies in society
- initiate and provide constructive input to professional development activities.
- contribute to the working environment on the basis of knowledge and experience.