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GEOG3007 - Philosophy of Geography, Theories and Concepts

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours E

Course content

The course gives a general overview of the development of geography as a dicipline from the 1950s until today where emphasis is placed on the ideas, traditions and philosophies which have been the most influential throughout this period. The majority of the lectures revolve around current key concepts, debates and philosophical perspectives.

Learning outcome

A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

  • has advanced knowledge about present debates, concepts and philosophical perspectives in geography.

Skills:

  • is able to identify, analyze and write about key mechanisms underlying conceptual and philosophical Developments in the discipline.

General competence:

  • has experience with academic analysis, enabling them to apply key geographical theories and concepts to various themes and case studies.

Learning methods and activities

Up to 20 hours lectures and seminars.

Teaching is based on lectures included discussions and activities.

Further on evaluation

The examination is a 4 hour written exam (worth 100% of the final grade). Same form of examination is given when re-sitting for the exam or improving the grade. The written exam is offered both in the autumn and spring semester.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Geography (MGEOG)
Geography with Teacher Education, years 8 - 13 (MLGEOG)

Required previous knowledge

Completed GEOG1010, GEOG1011, GEOG1012, GEOG1013, GEOG1014. Other relevant qualifications can be accepted upon approval by the Department of Geography.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
GEOG3001 7.5 AUTUMN 2015
SVGEO303 7.5 AUTUMN 2015
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Geography
  • Social Sciences
Contact information
Course coordinator: Lecturer(s):

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Geography

Examination

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD School exam 100/100 E 2024-12-04 09:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL110 hvit sone Sluppenvegen 14 23
SL317 Sluppenvegen 14 1
SL120 Sluppenvegen 14 2
SL420 Sluppenvegen 14 2
SL274 Sluppenvegen 14 3
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E 2025-05-22 15:00 INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
SL430 Sluppenvegen 14 1
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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