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240109 SE VM6 / VM1 - Conflicts over territories in the Global South (2022W)

from the perspective of geographical development studies

7.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 24 - Kultur- und Sozialanthropologie
Continuous assessment of course work
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Details

max. 25 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

plus reading blocks independently on Nov 24th, 25th and 29th

  • Monday 21.11. 09:00 - 14:45 Seminarraum SG1 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Wednesday 23.11. 11:00 - 14:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Monday 28.11. 09:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Wednesday 30.11. 12:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum SG1 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1
  • Thursday 01.12. 12:00 - 15:00 Seminarraum SG2 Internationale Entwicklung, Sensengasse 3, Bauteil 1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The seminar introduces into the field of critical geographical development studies based on Latin American literature. Core theories and concepts, epistemologies and methodologies arround territory, conflicts and development from the perspective of critical geographical knowledge will be introduced based on publications from classical and contemporary authors and scholarship from Latin America. Concepts like space, territoriality, extractivism, conflicts, power, gender and pos/decoloniality will be discussed in depth. Participants will apply these concepts systematically to analize self-chosen cases of territorial transformation in working groups.
The classes will include lectures, working groups, discussions. Active participation and previous reading is required.

Schedule:
Monday 21.11. 9 - 15h / Class (Unit 1)
Wednesday 23th November 11h-14h (Unit 2)
From Nov 24.11 to 25.11 / 2 Reading blocks (4 hs each)
Monday 28.11. 9 - 15 / Class (Unit 3)
Tuesday 29.11. 12 - 15 / Reading & working groups (4 hs) (not in class)
Wednesday 30.11. 12 - 15 / Class (Unit 4)
Thursday 01.12. 12 - 15 / Class (Unit 5)

Assessment and permitted materials

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

1. Written Seminar Paper. There will be a written examination paper 4.500-5.500 words, plus cover page and references. Worth 60% of the final course mark.
2. Class participation. This will include demonstrated preparation for class, reading, attendance, active participation in discussions, group exercises, plenary discussions and presentations, etc. and is worth 40% of the final course mark.

Examination topics

The seminar introduces into the field of geographical development
studies. We will learn about core theories and concepts, epistemologies
and methodologies and contemporary debates on territory, conflicts and
development from the perspective of critical geographical knowledge
produced in the Global South, specially focusing on classical and
contemporary authors and scholarship from Latin America. Topics of
space, territoriality, extractivism, conflicts, power, gender and pos/
decoloniality will be deeply discussed and systematically analyze selfchosen
cases of territorial transformation in working groups from the
perspective of critical geography within development studies.
The classes will include lectures as well as group activities, active
participation and previous reading by students is required.

Reading list

- Santos, M. (2017). The Return of Territory, in Melgaço, L. & Prouse, C. (Eds.), Milton Santos: a Pioneer in Critical Geography from the Global South, Springer, 25-32.
- Haesbaert, R., & Mason-Deese, L. (2020). Territory/ies from a Latin American Perspective.Journal of Latin American Geography19(1), 258-268.
- Sandoval, M. F. L., Robertsdotter, A., & Paredes, M. (2017). Space, Power, and Locality: The Contemporary Use of Territorio in Latin American Geography. Journal of Latin American Geography, 16(1), 43-67.
- Smart, S. (2020). The political economy of Latin American conflicts over mining extractivism. The Extractive Industries and Society, 7(2), 767-779.

Association in the course directory

VM6 / VM1

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