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| GEOG0269-1 | Introduction to urban geography
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| Duration : | 15h Th, 15h Pr, 2d FW |
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| Lecturer : | Jean‑Marie Halleux |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| The following themes are developed :
- the main theories of urban geography
- the issue of urban sprawl
- urban geography in the Third World
- urban geography in former communist states
- urban governance
- the spatial structure and functioning of urban neighborhoods |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| In the domain of general geography
The first objective of the course is to provide the theoretical knowledges of urban geography. The objective of the course is also to learn how to use those knowledges in order to improve their competencies in the analysis of the main urban issues and the main problems cities exhibits (planning, development, segregation...).
In the domain of regional geography
The course also aims to develop the competence of the students to comprehend the spatial structure and functioning of urban neighborhoods. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| "Introduction to social and economic geography" (Bac 1)
"Introduction to economic geography" (Bac 2)
"Population geography" (Bac 2)
"Location of economic activities" (Bac 3)
"Cultural and political geography" (Bac 3)
Passive knowledge of English |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Lectures with the professor (mixt of presentations and exchanges) on: the main concepts and the main theories of urban geography, the issue of urban sprawl, urban geography in Third World countries.
Intervention of an invited professor on urban geography in former communist states.
Intervention of a PhD- researcher on the theme of urban governance.
Team work and field visits on the spatial structure and functioning of urban neighborhoods. Students present their works on urban neighborhoods in a written report and during the field visits. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| Class room training sessions : 5 theoretical courses and 2 seminars of 3 hours.
Team working supervised by a teaching assistant : 9 h.
Two days of field visits dedicated to different Liege neighborhoods. |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| Slide presentations, bibliography, scientific articles and various illustrations available on MyULg. |
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Assessment methods and criteria :
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| Oral exam on both, the lectures and the seminars (with a 20 minutes written preparation) = 65 % of the quotation.
Personal work on the basis of a written report and an oral presentation during the field visits = 35 % of the quotation. |
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Contacts :
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| Professor: J.-M. Halleux, Institut de Géographie, Sart-Tilman, B11 - 4000 Liège tél. : 04/366 53 27 - fax : 04/366 56 30 e-mail : Jean-Marie.Halleux@ulg.ac.be
Assistant in charge of the practicals dealing with the urban neighborhoods: V. Vanderheyden, Institut de Géographie, Sart Tilman, B11 - 4000 Liège tél. : 04/366 52 65 - fax : 04/366 56 30 e-mail : vincent.vanderheyden@ulg.ac.be
Secretary: C. Sarto Institut de Géographie, Sart-Tilman, B11 - 4000 Liège tél. : 04/366 56 23 - fax : 04/366 56 30 e-mail : C.Sarto@ulg.ac.be |
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