Discipline seminar - Socio-economic geography and spatial management (III year) 1600-SZD-SEMIII-GSE
The aim of the seminar is to familiarize PhD students with the current state of the discipline of socio-economic geography and spatial management and to identify the trends of its further development. This task will be achieved through meetings with researchers widely recognized as key figures for the development of the discipline. While discussing with representants of various geographical subdisciplines and sharing different views on the position of geography in the contemporary science will allow PhD students to orientate themselves in the diversity of the discipline and to more accurately determine their own role in its development.
Type of course
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge: Knows and understands:
WG_1 – world achievements, covering theoretical foundations as well as general issues and selected specific issues of a given scientific or artistic discipline, to a degree allowing revision of existing paradigms
WG_2 - main development trends of the scientific or artistic disciplines which are the object of studies
WG_3 - methodology of scientific research
Skills: Can:
UW_1 - use knowledge of various scientific or artistic disciplines to creatively identify, formulate and innovatively solve complex problems or perform research tasks, and specifically: define the purpose and subject of research and formulate a research hypothesis, develop and creatively use research methods, techniques and tools, draw conclusions from research results
UW_2 – make a critical analysis and evaluation of the results of scientific research, expert activity and other creative works and their contribution to the development of knowledge
UK_1 - communicate on specialist topics to a degree enabling active participation in the international research community
UK_3 - initiate a debate
UK_4 - participate in the scientific discourse
Social competences: Is ready to:
KK_1 - critically evaluate the achievements of a given scientific or artistic discipline
KK_2 - critically evaluate own contribution to the development of a given scientific or artistic discipline
KK_3 - recognise the importance of science in solving cognitive and practical problems
KO_1 - fulfil social obligations of researchers and creators
KR_1 - maintain and develop the ethos of research and creative communities, including: conducting scientific activity independently, respecting the principle of public ownership of research results, taking into account the principles of intellectual property protection
Assessment criteria
Major Readings: readings that expand the discussed problems will be given during classes
Requirements related to participation in the classes: obligatory classes, one justified absence will be accepted
Assessment Tasks: active participation in the seminar discussions and other activities will be the basis of outcomes assessment; in case of correction, an essay on a given topic will be asked from the student
Learning Outcomes Assessment: learning outcomes will be verified on the basis of class discussions
Assessment criteria: both the activity in the discussion and the level of the student’s substantive preparation will be assessed
Bibliography
Readings that expand the discussed problems will be given during classes
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