Academic Calendar - 2024

Western University Academic Calendar. - 2024
Western Main Campus

Geography 3411A/B

CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY


An examination of contemporary theories in cultural geography - ideology, identity, power, and space - and their application to contemporary issues such as class, consumption, gender, media, and racism. Emphasis is placed upon understanding and critiquing the social and political processes giving rise to cultural practices in their spatial contexts.

Prerequisite(s): Third or fourth year status at the University. Two full courses in Geography or equivalent, or enrolment in the Minor in Environment and Culture, in any of the Global Development Studies modules, or permission of the instructor.

Extra Information: 2 lecture hours, 2 tutorial hours.

Course Weight: 0.50
Breadth: CATEGORY A i  
Subject Code: GEOGRAPH