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651-2613-00L 5 Credits SHE , MSC D-ERDW

Human Geography III (Geographies of Difference) (Universität Zürich)

No enrolment to this course at ETH Zurich. Book the corresponding module directly at UZH as an incoming student. UZH Module Code: GEO232 Recommended prerequisite: Human Geography II (UZH Module Code: GEO122) Mind the enrolment deadlines at UZH:
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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:45

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
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Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Human Geography III (Geographies of Difference) (University of Zurich)
**Kurs an der Universität Zürich**
No time listed 14 h semesterly
seminar Human Geography III (Geographies of Difference) (University of Zurich)
**Kurs an der Universität Zürich**
No time listed 2 h weekly

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