GEOG 1HA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Cultural Geography, Human Geography, Johannes Vermeer
25 Apr 2015
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The purpose of this course is to provide an introduction to the theories, methods, and subject matter of human geography, especially as these relate to social and cultural geography. The need for an education in geography knowing where things are, why they. Why study geography? are where they are, and why this knowledge matters has always been paramount in all societies. Both geographic knowledge and an appreciation of the value of a geographic perspective are essential to help individuals and groups make sense of the changing worlds in which we live. (norton, 2013, xv) In particular, this course will reveal the importance and significance of geography. One aim of this course is to demonstrate how and why geography matters (in. Why study geography? conjunction with other disciplines, of course). in our everyday lives. Note: other social scientists study the same subject matter (people) as human geographers; what differs are the perspectives and methods used (see norton .
