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Political Geography (University of Zurich)

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Abstract

This module explores the relationship between politics, space, power, and the environment. Political processes today take shape in a complex geographic context; at the same time, they also impact geography, actively writing space itself. This module brings those dynamics to the fore and locates them both in blatantly politicized sites.

Objective

-> Become familiar with key thinkers, concepts, theories, and illustrative case studies in political geography and apply key geography concepts to a particular case. -> Situate contemporary political events within global power relations, and political histories of colonialism, imperialism, and gendered violence. -> Cultivate critical, decolonial, and feminist approaches to research, policy, and practice. By critical, we encourage students to ques,tion how ‘problems’ are framed rather than start with a ‘problem-solving’ mindset. -> Distinguish scientific, peer-reviewed and research-based knowledge from popular media and disinformation. -> Learn methodological skills necessary for academic research, encompassing considerations of ethics and power relations in the research process. -> Writing skills: write thoroughly researched and concise texts that analyze a case study using geographical concepts and adequate references to the scientific literature. -> Creative communication and Speaking Skills: Use the classroom as a safe space for dialogue and testing ideas respectfully, and apply artistic/ creative forms for communicating research (blogs, essays, podcasts, photography, film etc.)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by UZH.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Political Geography (University of Zurich)
**Course at University of Zurich** Binding information to be found in the course catalogue UZH.
No time listed 3 h weekly

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