The Nature of Geographical Knowledge

The course examines the history and contested nature of what counts as knowledge in geography. It deals with how geographers have investigated and understood the world in the past, and how they do so now, and considers the implications of those histories and practices. The course asks questions about the construction of geographical knowledge in terms of trust and epistemology and of the bases to truth claims in, for example, geographical fieldwork. Attention is paid to theories and ideas drawn from the history of science and to feminist and radical perspectives, in the past and in contemporary context. Please note this is a core course for students on the Geography Degree Programmes, and Sustainable Development (Geography Pathway). This course is open to all university students, however priority will be given to the degree programmes listed here. Credit Level: 9 Year taken: Year 3 Undergraduate