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The Production of Knowledge: Using Theory in Geography and the Social Sciences - HGEO806
A unit providing an introduction to major concepts and theories that have shaped the social sciences and exploring how theory is used in contemporary social science research. It explores how the work of key thinkers in philosophy and social theory has been taken up and transformed by social scientists, focusing on human geography and related disciplines such as development studies, environmental studies, planning and anthropology. The unit is flexible and responsive to the interests and specialities of students enrolled in any given semester. It is designed for students with an interest in social theory and those undertaking research.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day S1 External - Session 1, External (On-campus dates: None) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Professor Richie Howitt |
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Admission to MA in Human Geography or PGDipArts in Human Geography or PGCertArts in Human Geography or MEnv or PGDipEnv or PGCertEnv or MDevCult or PGDipDevCult or PGCertDevCult or PGDipSIA or MSusDev or PGDipSusDev or MSc in Environmental Health or PGDipSc in Environmental Health or PGCertSc in Environmental Health |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Environment and Geography Faculty of Science |
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