Practical Dimensions of Geography 1600-SZD-SPEC-PW-GSE
A seminar aimed at discussing the possibilities of utilizing the knowledge acquired during geographical studies in various industries. For example: stock exchange and financial markets, marketing and geotargeting, consulting, mass and niche media, politics, diplomacy, entrepreneurship, science. This will allow for a better understanding of the significance of acquired competencies and more consciously planning the career path of a geographer.
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
4) Learning outcomes:
Knowledge | The graduate knows and understands:
WG_01 - to the extent necessary for existing paradigms to be revised - a worldwide body of work, covering theoretical foundations as well as general and selected specific issues - relevant to a particular discipline
within the social sciences
WG_02 - the main development trends in the disciplines of the social sciences in which the education is provided
WG_03 - scientific research methodology in the field of the social sciences
WK_01 - fundamental dilemmas of modern civilisation from the perspective of the social sciences
Skills | The graduate is able to:
UK_05 - speaking a foreign language at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages using the professional terminology specific to the discipline within the social sciences, to the extent enabling participation in an international scientific and professional environment
Social competences | The graduate is ready to
KO_01 - fulfilling the social obligations of researchers and creators
KO_02 - fulfilling social obligations and taking actions in the public interest, in particular in initiating actions in the public interest
KO_03 - think and acting in an entrepreneurial manner
Assessment criteria
Description of requirements related to participation in classes, including the
permitted number of explained absences:
Attendance: A maximum of one absence is allowed. Each subsequent absence requires justification.
Active participation in classes: Participation in discussions and group assignments is expected.
Principles for passing the classes and the subject (including resit session):
The course is passed based on attendance, activity during classes, preparation of a presentation, and an oral exam concluding the seminar.
Methods for the verification of learning outcomes:
Presentation and discussion during classes (WG_01, WG_02, WK_01, UK_05, KO_01, KO_02, KO_03)
Exam (WG_01, WG_03, WK_01, UK_05, KO_01, KO_02)
Evaluation criteria:
Attendance in classes (10% of the grade), activity during classes (10% of the grade), preparation of materials (presentations) for discussion during classes (40% of the grade), and oral exam (40% of the grade).
Grades:
5.5 - 100-95%
5 - 95-90%
4.5 - 90-85%
4 - 85%-80%
3.5 - 80-75%
3 - 75-70%
Bibliography
Davies, R.L. (2012). Marketing Geography: With Special Reference to Retailing. Taylor & Francis Ltd.
De Blij, H. (2012). Why Geography Matters, More Than Ever. Oxford University Press.
Knox-Hayes, J., Wójcik, D. (2021). The Routledge Handbook of Financial Geography. Routledge.
Meyer, E. (2016). The Culture Map: Decoding How People Think, Lead, and Get Things Done Across Cultures. Hachette Book Group USA.
Additional information
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