Social Difference, Identity and Place

The main theme of this course is the relationship between people and places, with focus on why and how people and places are mutually constitutive. The course offers key concepts and theories that help us understand and analyse social difference, identity and place, as well as empirically oriented research questions related to these. For example, the course focuses on how class, gender, ethnicity and sexuality are related to place. As part of the course the students have to write an individual assignment.

A student who has completed this course should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

• has knowledge about central theories and concepts within social and cultural geography which can be applied to analyze research questions within and across different research fields.

Skills:

• is able to critically evaluate central theories and concepts within social and cultural geography, and reflect on their potential applicability.

General competency:

• has experience with writing an academic text.

Up to 14 hours lectures and one assignment. It is expected that compulsories and examinations are completed in English. Exceptions must be clarified with the lecturer responsible for the course.

Teaching will only be given if a sufficient number of students register for the course and if the Department has sufficient teaching resources. See www.ntnu.edu/studies/courses for the most up to date information on the courses not being offered.