Universität Wien

290604 VO Advances in Human Geography (2025W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie
Moodle
Tu 02.12. 18:30-20:00 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518

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Details

Language: English

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Additional exam dates:
3rd date: End of April / beginning of May
4th date: End of June / beginning of July
The exams will take place on site, but lecture hall bookings for the 2026 summer semester will not be possible until February. We will announce the specific date as soon as possible.

  • Tuesday 14.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Tuesday 21.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 28.10. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 04.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 11.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Tuesday 18.11. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 09.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 16.12. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Tuesday 13.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal 5A Geographie NIG 5.OG A0518
  • Tuesday 20.01. 18:30 - 20:00 Hörsaal III NIG Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This lecture introduces key perspectives on Global Change and Sustainability Transformations drawn from the fields of Population and Economic Geography. It aims to familiarise students with core concepts, major debates, and recent conceptual as well as empirical advances in both fields. The lecture series enhances students’ understanding of how population and economic geography perspectives contribute to explaining global change and to critically assessing alternative pathways to sustainability.

Assessment and permitted materials

Final exam (Multiple-Choice-Test). No materials allowed.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Multiple-Choice-Test: maximum of 80 points; pass: minimum of 41 points
0-40 points: insufficient (fail)
41-50: sufficient
51-60: satisfactory
61-70: good
71-80: excellent

Examination topics

Lecture slides

Reading list

Association in the course directory

(MGGCST_M2) (MG21 PF FUNDS) (MA UF GW 02)

gilt für "Fundamentals of Global Change and Sustainability from a Geographic Perspective (5 ECTS)" im Master Geography: Global Change and Sustainability (855 [2] - Version 2021) - auslaufend

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