SluitenHelpPrint
Switch to English
Cursus: MAN-MSG056
MAN-MSG056
Economy, Space and Culture in Nijmegen
Cursus informatieRooster
CursusMAN-MSG056
Studiepunten (ECTS)6
CategorieMA (Master)
VoertaalEngels
Aangeboden doorRadboud Universiteit; Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen; Master Human Geography;
Docenten
Coördinator
prof. dr. H. Ernste
Overige cursussen docent
Examinator
prof. dr. H. Ernste
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
prof. dr. H. Ernste
Overige cursussen docent
Contactpersoon van de cursus
prof. dr. H. Ernste
Overige cursussen docent
Docent
F. de Haan, MSc
Overige cursussen docent
Collegejaar2017
Periode
3-4  (05-02-2018 t/m 01-07-2018)
Aanvangsblok
3
Onderwijsvorm
voltijd
Opmerking-
Inschrijven via OSIRISJa
Inschrijven voor bijvakkersJa
VoorinschrijvingNee
WachtlijstNee
Plaatsingsprocedure-
Cursusdoelen
After completing the course Economy, Space and Culture in Nijmegen the student is able to:
 
  • Describe and interrelate the notable urban phenomena (new economic flagships, cultural events, new urban centres) in terms of their local and global roles and meanings, employing advanced cultural and relational perspectives in human geography;
  • Juxtapose selected relational perspectives in light of recent theoretical trends and debates in human geography, notably the discussion between constructivist and critical approaches;
  • Characterise and examine a self-chosen urban phenomenon in the Nijmegen area in depth using a relational perspective;
  • Engage with local stakeholders in undertaking a local case study, and to report findings to an academic as well as professional audience.
Inhoud

How does a city 'tick'? How does a city give rise to, and support, an enormous variety of activities, and how do these activities, in turn, shape a city as a social, economic, cultural and spatial entity? And what is the role of the wider spatial context, the territories surrounding it and the 'global' networks in which cities are embedded in shaping urban development? These questions and issues constitute the starting point of this course. In theoretical terms, this course is devoted to exploring the state-of-the-art in relational approaches in economic and urban geography, drawing on recent development in network and complexity perspectives in geography and beyond. Core approaches are critical theory, actor-network theory and assemblage thinking. The first part of the course consists of a close reading session engaging in theoretical exploration and discussion. This is followed by a hands-on, group-based fieldwork in the Nijmegen area. The course leads to a detailed study of a particular local phenomenon elucidated through relational thinking, consisting of a group-based framework and individual research chapters. This research is expected to facilitate a fruitful exchange of insights and practices with the Master's thesis preparation and elaboration that students are engaged with in the Master's phase.

Niveau
Ma 1
Toetsinformatie
Project work (based on a local empirical case, paper and oral exam
Voorkennis
Bachelor's degree in Human Geography or a related discipline.
Master's courses from the Human Geography Master's programme can also be taken as optional courses (also by students from other disciplines) and may also be taken by exchange students as part of their learning agreement. We even encourage you to do so. We see it as enrichment for the course to have students with different backgrounds. However, these are usually high-level courses, so if you are willing to meet the challenge, then these courses will be an exciting learning experience. It is also important that you have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent. If you do not yet have a Bachelor's degree, you can still take the course, but the course coordinator may want to assess your entry level beforehand and may refuse your enrolment or accept it conditionally. You must be able to read and understand the assigned reading matter without any problem and be able to discuss the issues involved at the required level.
If you are taking this Master's course from the Human Geography Master's programme as an elective course in your Bachelor's programme, and you decide to take the full Master's programme later on, then that course will have to be replaced by another Master's-level course which is compatible with the Human Geography Master's programme. The Examining Board of the Human Geography Master's programme will also need to give its formal consent to that replacement. Therefore, taking Master's courses as elective course in your Bachelor's programme does not exempt you from any courses in the Human Geography Master's programme itself. In addition if you want to take this Master's course as an elective course in your Bachelor's programme, note that the course coordinator has a final say in allowing you to participate in this course based on the level and contents of your Bachelor's education. So if you want to be certain about the permission to participate in this course, contact the course coordinator in advance.
If you plan to take the full one-year Master's programme as part of your two-term international exchange visit, and if you want to earn full credits and qualify for the corresponding Master's degree at a later stage, then you should contact the Study Advisor (j.vandewalle@fm.ru.nl). Make sure you do this in advance so the necessary formal arrangements can be made!
Verplicht materiaal
Artikelen
Introductory reading will be made accessible through Blackboard, providing a theoretical framework for your research project in Nijmegen. In addition you will do literature research on your own, linked to the research topic of your choice.
Werkvormen
Hoorcollege
AanwezigheidsplichtJa

Project

Algemeen
This is course is not a ‘taught’ course, but mainly a course which revolves around close reading of the literature and the preparation and carrying out of group-based research projects. We do research together and jointly explore unknown terrain in Nijmegen. Groups of 4, maximum 5 students, will choose and examine a particular Nijmegen phenomenon (of an urban/cultural/economic nature) and examine this 'local' urban phenomenon in a relational context.

Toetsen
Tentamen
Weging1
GelegenhedenBlok 4, Blok 5

SluitenHelpPrint
Switch to English