Main Field of Study and progress level:
Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Excellent, Very good, Good, Satisfactory, Sufficient, Insufficient, Insufficient
Responsible department: Department of Geography
Established by: Head of Department of Geography and Economic History, 2018-09-19
Contents
The course aims to further develop skills and knowledge in qualitative geographical methods and analyses.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to
Required Knowledge
Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in a major field of subject.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English B/6
Form of instruction
The teaching during the course is mainly based on a combination of lectures, assignments and seminars. A substantial part of the teaching is given as supervised group exercises in the computer laboratory or as individual supervision. There will also be guest lectures and/or educational visits. Relevant gender aspects will be dealt with during the course. The teaching is in English.
Examination modes
The course is examined through written assignments to be presented at seminars. The course grade is a summary of the different examinations during the course. In order to receive the grades A and B on course assignments, they must be handed in on time. The assignments and the whole course are graded according to the scale A-FX.
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 in to the director of studies.
ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER Credit transfer is always examined individually.
