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GEOG202-13S1 (C) Semester One 2013
Globalisation and New Geographies

15 points, 0.1250 EFTS
18 Feb 2013 - 23 Jun 2013 		↓Other occurrences

Description

This course examines contemporary aspects of globalization by focusing on new forms of economic activity, consumption and social life. Attention is given to the processes which are transforming places, whether urban or rural, and to the people within them. Examples will be drawn from within and beyond New Zealand.

This year we will explore the geographies of globalisation through a focus on global trade, food and the environment. We will consider issues of global economic development, pressures on resources and food supplies, sustainability, global governance, agriculture and trade.  Examples will be drawn from both Europe and Australasia.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

• Be able to conceptualise the  connections between global trade, food and the environment

• Understand the rationale and environmental externalities of international trade

• Appreciate the significance of trade negotiations, protectionism and other adjustments to market forces

• Understand the different forms that globalised agriculture takes in European and Australasian contexts

• Identify and critically evaluate the key arguments in a human geography research article

Pre-requisites

Any 30 points of 100 level geography, or entry with the approval of the Head of Department.

Timetable

Lectures
Streams Day Time Where Notes
Stream 01 Tuesday 3:00pm-4:00pm E16 Lecture Theatre 18 Feb - 31 Mar,
22 Apr - 2 Jun
Thursday 3:00pm-4:00pm E11 Lecture Theatre 18 Feb - 31 Mar,
29 Apr - 2 Jun

Tutorials
Streams Day Time Where Notes
Stream 01 Tuesday 10:00am-12:00pm Kirkwood KE04 25 Feb - 3 Mar,
11 Mar - 17 Mar,
25 Mar - 31 Mar,
29 Apr - 5 May,
13 May - 19 May,
27 May - 2 Jun
Stream 02 Friday 3:00pm-5:00pm Kirkwood KF03 25 Feb - 3 Mar,
11 Mar - 17 Mar,
29 Apr - 5 May,
13 May - 19 May,
27 May - 2 Jun
Stream 03 Wednesday 11:00am-1:00pm Kirkwood KC07 25 Feb - 3 Mar,
11 Mar - 17 Mar,
25 Mar - 31 Mar,
29 Apr - 5 May,
13 May - 19 May,
27 May - 2 Jun

Course Coordinator

David Conradson

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Critical analysis of key readings 20%
Essay 25%
Final exam 40%
Lab assessment 15% Attendance at and contribution to discussion labs

Examination and Formal Tests

Exam Wednesday 12 Jun 2013 9:30am-12:30pm  

Fees

Domestic fee $719.00
International fee $3,325.00


For further information see Geography.

All GEOG202 Occurrences

  • GEOG202-13S1 (C) Semester One 2013
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