جغ ع 517 : Political Geography

Department

Department of Geography and Geographic Information Systems

Academic Program

Master in Division of Human Geography

Type

Compulsory

Credits

03

Prerequisite

Overview

This course deals with a set of knowledge information in political science related to politics, geopolitics, strategy and international relations so that the student acquires the necessary skills to solve problems related to political science and is able to conduct applied research related to political geography, in addition to studying the development of political geography, geographical schools and research methods in geography Political, natural and human components of the state, understanding strategic theories, in addition to defining what the World Bank is, regional markets and groupings, and international organizations.

Intended learning outcomes

  • Knows information related to geopolitics
  • Knows the development of political geography, geographical schools, and research methods in geography
  • Knows the natural and human components of the state, and an understanding of strategic theories
  • Knows what the World Bank is, regional markets and groupings, and international organizations

Teaching and learning methods

  • Lectures
  • Assigning students to carry out research on specific topics
  • A panel discussion of research and articles prepared by students

Methods of assessments

  • Midterm exam after the eighth lecture 20%
  • Research discussion after the twelfth lecture 20%
  • The final exam, the sixteenth lecture 60%
  • Total 100%