GEOG 6310 - Seminar in Regional Geography: Africa

Examines the nature of environmental and development interventions in Africa. Critically analyzes whose knowledge counts in the discourses of environmental conservation and development. Uses a critical geography lens to Illustrate theory with several hot topics in African geography.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar, 1.0 research
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Students will develop a clear understanding of the breath of social science research that is concerned with interactions between environment and development issues.
Students will engage critically with contemporary thought and practice in environment and development in Africa
Students will explore recent research in a specific thematic area that is relevant to each graduate students’ specific research interests