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Human Geography III (Geographies of Difference) (Universität Zürich)
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 16:16:18
Abstract
This course enables students to think through and about difference geographically: multi-scalar, critically, spatially. Students learn to understand selected theoretical perspectives in human geography.Focusing on a chosen thematic area of human geography, they train using these perspectives to interpret empirical phenomena and raise questions about them.
Objective
— To understand selected theoretical perspectives in human geography that problematize questions of difference; — To use these theoretical perspectives to interpret empirical phenomena of social difference and inequality and raise questions about them. — To deepen knowledge on empirical phenomena of social difference in one specific topic of human geography. — To write a seminar paper, using theoretical and empirical material.
Content
Following an introductory lecture, students will split into four smaller seminar groups, focused on different thematic areas from urban, political and economic geography. Seminars will be based on a close reading of selected material and designed for interactive participation and discussion. Each seminar consists of theory-oriented sessions, where students will gather first insights into selected theoretical perspectives of human geography; Using these perspectives, students develop their knowledge of each seminar group’s thematic area of focus and practice applying theory to empirical fields of research.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- SHE , MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
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| lecture with exercise |
Human Geography III (Geographies of Difference) (University of Zurich)
**Kurs an der Universität Zürich**
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No time listed | 14 h semesterly |
| seminar |
Human Geography III (Geographies of Difference) (University of Zurich)
**Kurs an der Universität Zürich**
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No time listed | 2 h weekly |
Offered In
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Electives (Courses can be chosen from the complete offerings of the ETH Zurich and University of Zurich (according to prior agreement with the subject advisor).)
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Geography Teaching Diploma (More informations at : )
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