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307819 (v.1) Geography 310 - Political Geography - Geopolitics


 

Area:

Department of Social Sciences

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

5.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Workshop:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Fieldwork:

1 x 2 Days Once-only

Anti Requisite(s):

307807 (v.1) Geography 210 - Political Geography - Geopolitics

Syllabus:

Exploration of the theories, nature and outcomes of political processes in space at global, national, regional and local levels. Case studies of political disputes in Australia and overseas will be used to provide illustrative material.
 

Unit Outcomes:

Upon completion of this unit students will have - Gained an awareness of the major schools of thought in political geography. Undertaken studies of inter and intra national conflicts from a geographical perspective. Gained awareness of cultural and environmental factors in political studies. Analysed geographic data from a political perspective. Undertaken an individual or small group research project in political geography.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Agnew, J. ed. (1997). Political Geography: A Reader. Johnson, J., Taylor, P. J. and Watts, M.J., eds (1998). Geographies of Global Change: Remapping the World. McGraw, A. and Held, D. eds, (2000). The Global Transformation Reader. Kennedy, P. (1993).Preparing for the Twenty First Century.

Unit Texts:

Taylor, P. J. and Flint, C. (1999). Political Geography: World Economy, Nation-state and Locality, 4th ed. Prentice Hall Harlow, Essex.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay 25%. Project 50%. Exam 25%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 90309 Human Geography

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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