GEOGY309-23A (HAM)

Social and Cultural Geographies of Difference

15 Points

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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Geography

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Lynda Johnston

Lynda Johnston
3568
TCBD.4.03A
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lynda.johnston@waikato.ac.nz

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: frances.douch@waikato.ac.nz

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: melanie.chivers@waikato.ac.nz

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What this paper is about

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Paper Description

The objective of this paper is to illustrate how geography is used to advance social and cultural justice, sustainability and create liveable lives. We do this by studying ‘difference’ in relation to space and place. To understand ‘difference’ we will draw on critical social theories, such as: anti­racist; postcolonial; Māori; feminist; queer; embodied; disability, Marxist and socialist perspectives. The aim is to examine various ways of challenging, dismantling, and transforming systems and structures of exploitation, oppression and imperialism. Cultural and social geographers examine issues of discourse, power, justice, the body, emotion and affect, hybridity, transnationalism, actor networks, resistance, transgression, performance and representation.

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How this paper will be taught

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This is an A semester paper. There will be Monday zoom discussions and a practical exercise/learning workshops on Fridays in Kirikiriroa. Moodle will contain resources for your learning. It is expected that all students will have viewed (and read) the relevant material prior to class so that we are able to engage in robust discussion.

We may have guests or go on a fieldtrip during our in-person two hour Friday workshops. Your participation is crucial for successful learning, your grades, and enjoyment of the paper! There will be online exercises for those who cannot meet kanohi ki te kanohi in Kirikiriroa.

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Required Readings

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Weekly readings are available online through Moodle / Talis Aspire at: http://www.waikato.ac.nz/library/reading­lists

Also, I highly recommended the following book:

Valentine, Gill (2013) Social Geographies: Space and Society. London: Routledge.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • Understand human geographers' concerns with social and cultural justice
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  • Use geography to advance sustainability, and create liveable lives
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  • Appreciate the intersections between gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, indigeneity, sexuality, disability, class and other social divisions
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  • Examine the connections between embodied identities, power and place
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  • Think multi-scalar
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  • Organise and communicate ideals in a logical and coherent way
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  • Engage in critical reading and thinking
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  • Form independent opinions as well as the capacity to know when these opinions are worth defending and when they might better be revised
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Assessments

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How you will be assessed

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Assessment 1: 10 weekly questions and workshop participation
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Assessment 2: Emotion, identity and place: Autogeographical project
12 Apr 2023
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Assessment 3: Presentation of your autogeographical project
22 May 2023
11:30 PM
20
  • In Class: In Lecture
4. Assessment 4: Moodle quiz
12 Jun 2023
11:30 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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