Main Field of Study and progress level:
Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: AF
Responsible department: Department of Geography
Contents
Human mobility is central to current societies not least with regards to the globalization and transnationalization of social space. New forms of mobility are developing at the same time as impacts and driving forces at least partly are in change. The course addresses the broad variety of mobility comprising everday travel, commuting, migration, sojourning and tourism. Particular emphasis is put on the interrelationship of different forms of mobility. Theoretical perspectives are balanced by empirical studies.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course students should be able to
- distinguish different forms of mobility and their interrelationships,
- evaluate constraints to mobility,
- critically appraise theories of mobility,
- assess the impacts of mobility on different geographical scales,
- evaluate changes in mobility empirically.
Required Knowledge
Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject, including 7,5 ECTS in quantitative methods, or equivalently.
Basic requirements for university studies in English equivalent to English A from Swedish Upper Secondary School.
Form of instruction
Instructions are given through lectures and seminars where students are expected to participate actively. Relevant gender issues related to the contents are continuously integrated in the course. The course is given in English.
Examination modes
Examination is based on a written report and three oral presentations.
Examination based on the same syllabus as at the ordinary examination is guaranteed during two years after the first registration to the course.
Students who have passed an examination cannot redo the examination to receive a higher grade.
It is not possible to appeal against a received grade, i.e. to get it examined by a higher authority, but a student can always criticize the grading or ask another examiner to reconsider the examination.
When a student has failed an examination on two occasions, he or she has a right to have another grading teacher. A written request for an alternative examiner should be handed to the director of studies.
ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER
Credit transfer is always examined individually.
