GG102 Lecture 2:
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9 january 2019 / 11:30 am / lecture #2. The final exam will usually be composed of why questions (why is nigeria suffering overpopulation but not the neighbouring countries) What this course is trying to teach you. Yes, some geographical facts and concepts (through lectures) But mainly: listen to the narrative told in lectures to gain an awareness of. How your life is intertwined with the rest of the world (globalization) How does what"s going on in bangladesh affect us. Structural inequality and the reasons for it (world-system) For us to be rich other countries have to be poor and take the pollution for us. And: learn to develop a critical perspective. And how will those problems impact your future? or: your world, your future! White collar jobs are being pushed overseas. Climate change causes ecological problems which then cause flooding and other disasters then cause famine etc. That this course will tell(narrative: a story or report of connected events)
