Courses & Units
Geographies of Economy, Politics and Culture KGA205
Introduction
All aspects of human life are geographical. Our lives take place in space. Spatial practices and ideas are central to individuals and
societies: they help determine who and what belongs where, who controls and owns which resources, and who has what advantages or
disadvantages. In this unit you develop skills of geographical inquiry that investigate and intervene in these human geographies. You
explore the practical benefit of this inquiry through studying crucial challenges relating to economic value, political power and cultural
identity. You analyse case studies from around the world on topics including precarious employment, sustainable and just development,
decolonization, nationalism and migration. You apply field research techniques to investigate human lives in the context of ideas of place,
territory, mobility, landscape and environment at diverse scales. The critical skills of reasoning, researching and communicating
developed in this unit are valued by employers in social and environmental policy, planning, development, research and management.
This unit prepares you for advanced level units including KGA308, KGA318 and KGA319.
Summary
| Unit name | Geographies of Economy, Politics and Culture |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KGA205 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Doctor Russell Warman |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Use critical, reflexive and evidence-based reasoning to investigate economic, political and cultural geographies;
- Apply geographical research skills to generate insights into economic, political and cultural phenomena that are relevant to real problems;
- Communicate human geographical inquiry and insight through clear, effective and ethical writing, speaking and collaboration.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 090309 | $1,828.00 | $858.00 | not applicable | $2,108.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
(KGA171 and KGA172) or (25% Level 100 in any social science, humanities, law, education, design or business discipline).Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 13 x 2-hr lectures, 12 x 1-hr tutorials (on-campus) or 12 hrs online activities (off-campus) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Short Essay Questions (30%)|Quiz (10%)|Research Project (40%)|Reading Discussions (10%)|Tutorial Activity (10%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Weekly required readings are listed in the Unit Outline and in MyLO. Readings will be available electronically via links in MyLO to the Library Reading List. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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