Reflecting on Human Geogr and Spat Plann

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Reflecting on Human Geography and Spatial Planning
Leerdoelen	(1) Reflect upon different ways in which geographers and planners view ‘reality’; (2) Explain how scientific knowledge is produced within the field of Human Geography & Planning; (3) Work with and built conceptual models as ‘models of reality’ that can guide both theory-development, empirical research and increase our understanding of a phenomenon; (4) Design, execute and analyze empirical fieldwork data; (5) Apply essential academic skills (such as research design and presentation) in their future conduct as students and beyond.
Omschrijving	‘Reflecting on Human Geography and Spatial Planning’ is an introductory course wherein the student become acquainted with Human Geography & Planning as an (applied) science. Central to this course is to inspire the student to develop and adopt an investigating, academic attitude and approach. The course consists of a few lectures, a couple of seminars and a number of fieldwork days. The learning is interactive, which makes it crucial that students are present and well-prepared. In terms of content, the central research question of this course is: “Why do people live where they live?” During the course, the student will be introduced to a number of influential theories and conceptual models – and these will be made the subject of closer discussion and investigation. Also, they will form the basis of two individual essay assignments. Subsequently, the student will engage in a group assignment in the form of a fieldwork in a neighbourhood in Groningen and surroundings. This course is developed around the ‘learning by doing’-philosophy. The course starts with an excursion, which has been developed around the central research question. Furthermore, the student will conduct an empirical research based on theories and conceptual models and thereby gain a deeper understanding of what doing research entails, what should be considered and how results are gained and presented. The student, therefore, practices essential academic skills and develops an idea of both theory and practice as well as academic conduct and integrity. In that, this course sets the tone for the rest of the BSc.-program.
Uren per week	7
Onderwijsvorm	Excursions, Fieldwork, Learning communities, Lectures, Seminars
Toetsvorm	Active participation, Group assignments, Individual assignments, Oral presentation, Poster presentation
Vaksoort	propedeuse
Coördinator	M. Boisen, MSc.
Docent(en)	M. Boisen, MSc. ,ir. B.M. Boumans, MSc. , S. van Lanen
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Links to relevant articles and reports will be made available via Nestor free of charge when logged in using s-number and credentials.
Entreevoorwaarden
Opmerkingen	Please notice that each group is expected to pay for the printing of an A0-poster. The estimated costs per group amounts to about €40,- - an amount that should be shared amongst the group members.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Human Geography & Urban & Regional Planning  (Basic programme Human Geography & Urban & Regional Planning) 1 semester I a verplicht Pre-MSc-programmes FSS  (Pre-MSc Economic Geography) - semester I a verplicht Pre-MSc-programmes FSS  (Pre-MSc Real Estate Studies) - semester I a keuzegroep