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 analyse 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 become acquainted with conceptual thinking. This course or organised around the research question: “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 for individual and group assignments in which students combine these theories with their own collected data. This teaching philosophy of the course is ‘learning by doing’. Students will develop a conceptual model and apply conceptual observations. Students will also conduct empirical research based on geographical concepts to 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 Human Geography and Planning. The course consists of lectures, seminars and assignments. The learning is interactive, which makes it crucial that students are present and well-prepared.
Uren per week	4
Onderwijsvorm	Fieldwork, Learning communities, Lectures, Seminars
Toetsvorm	Active participation, Group assignments, Individual assignments, Oral presentation, Poster presentation
Vaksoort	propedeuse
Coördinator	S. van Lanen
Docent(en)	ir. B.M. Boumans, MSc. ,dr. G. Mallon , E. Margaritis, PhD. , 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. Course literature will be provided on Nestor.
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. Maximum number of students is 132.
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type BSc Human Geography & Planning  (Basic programme Human Geography & Planning) 1 semester I a verplicht Pre-master programmes FSS  (Pre-master Economic Geography) - semester I a verplicht Pre-master programmes FSS  (Pre-master Real Estate Studies) - semester I a keuzegroep