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Basic Knowledge: Geography of Peripheral Regions
(dt. Basiswissen: Geographie der peripheren Räume)
Level, degree of commitment | Basic module, compulsory elective module |
Forms of teaching and learning, workload |
Lecture 2 SWS, 90 hours (lecture: Präsenz and Nachbereitung (60h) exam preparation and Prüfung (30h)) |
Credit points, formal requirements |
3 CP Course requirement(s): Examination type: Written examination |
Language, Grading |
German,The grading is done with 0 to 15 points according to the examination regulations for the degree program B.Sc. Geographie. |
Duration, frequency |
One semester, each winter semester |
Person in charge of the module's outline |
Contents
n.a. (see Qualification Goals and Business Event Announcements)
Qualification Goals
Contrasts between urban and rural areas, rich and poor, inclusion and exclusion in processes of globalization are the focus of this module. Thus, issues in rural geography are linked to topics in development and globalization studies. These include topics such as global restructuring of agro-food networks and other industries, development and sustainable use of natural resources, global changes in agriculture as a trigger of social change, fragmenting development, development theories, and development cooperation.
The objective of the module is to analyze and understand spatial structures and processes of globalization from a relational perspective.
Prerequisites
None.
Applicability
Module imported from B.Sc. Geographie.
When studying M.Sc. Mathematics, this module can be attended in the study area Minor subject Geography.
The module is assigned to Thematic Group T1. Further information on eligibility can be found in the description of the study area.
Recommended Reading
(not specified)
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