Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Students completing the module acquire the following:

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Understanding of differentiating influences of space and time on connected places and their development
• Knowledge of spatial and temporal influences on natural and socio-cultural resources
• Knowledge of physical and socio-cultural theories to identify, analyse and evaluate geographical problems and their effects in space and time
• Knowledge of advanced methods, research designs and science theories and how they contribute to development of new knowledge within the chosen research topic

Skills

• Can identify, analyse and conceptualise selected geographical problems and their complex interactions and effects in space and time
• Can apply relevant theories, research designs and advanced methods in the analyses of selected geographical problems and their dynamics and effects in space and time
• Can independently and critically develop concepts and methods for analysis of geographical connections

Competences

• Can develop an independent and critical contribution to the scientific research within the geography research field
• Can independently start and carry out subject specific and interdisciplinary cooperation and take a professional responsibility for their own research
• Can communicate research to multiple audiences

Type of instruction

Problem-based project work in groups.

Exam

Exams