GGR313H5 Lecture : GGR313 Lecture 1 (May 7, 2013).docx
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In feminist geographies and not about the tv show, sex & the city. Feminist geography: about gender, race, ethnicity, ability, sexuality, age, etc, means we will discuss geographical theory showing the relationship between these things and gender and how they function in cities. This course is about you: each of you are affected by gendered stereotypes in ways that you notice and in ways that you don"t. This course is about jeff: how he got into geography, small scale things are actually political. Expectations: do the reading, be punctual, be critical. A super streamlined conception of critical thinking: robert h. ennis, assuming that critical thinking is reasonable reflective thinking focused on deciding what to believe or do, a critical thinker: Judges well the quality of an argument, including the acceptability of its reasons, assumptions and evidence. Can well develop and defend a reasonable position. Defines terms in a way appropriate for the context. Draws conclusions when warranted, but with caution.
