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290071 VO Peripherous and Remote Rural Areas (2024W)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 29 - Geographie

Achtung Bachelorstudierende Lehramt: Wenn Sie die StEOP vor dem WS 2016/17 absolviert haben, dann müssen Sie im Modul UF GW 14 die VO Einführung in die Stadtgeographie und Raumordnung wählen. Es ist dann auch nicht möglich, dass Sie diese Lehrveranstaltung für das Freie Wahlmodul wählen.

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Details

max. 300 participants
Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Exams:
3rd date: n/a
4. Date: n/a

  • Wednesday 09.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 16.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 23.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 30.10. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 06.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 13.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 20.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 27.11. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 04.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 11.12. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 08.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 15.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
  • Wednesday 22.01. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Objectives:
Students know the basic concepts of the geography of rural areas. They are able to apply these and understand current trends, challenges and possible solutions for the different types of rural areas. The basis for this is the analysis of peripheral and non-center rural areas in Europe and especially in Austria. Common metrics and case studies are discussed in depth.

Contents:
Lecture 01: Organizational aspects, introduction, functions & restructuring of rural areas
Lecture 02: Typologies - the diversity of rural areas
Lecture 03: Settlement structures and land use in rural areas
Lecture 04: Demographic & social change in rural areas
Lecture 05: Historical and current migration movements in rural areas
Lecture 06: Rural areas as economic areas & entrepreneurial innovation
Lecture 07: Shaping rural areas with the help of social innovation
Lecture 08: Mobility in rural areas
Lecture 09: Tourism in rural areas - between opportunity and overtourism
Lecture 10: Multilocality, remote work and digitalization in rural areas
Lecture 11: Support measures for rural areas
Lecture 12: Outlook - theses on the future development of rural areas

Method:
Lecture by the course leader (including deep dives), mentimeter surveys, guest lectures, think-pair-share formats

Assessment and permitted materials

Multiple-choice exam, dates from January 2025:
Wednesday, 29.01.2025
February 2025
June 2025
September 2025

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

In the multiple-choice examination, at least half of the possible points must be achieved in order to pass the course.

Examination topics

The examination material is based on the lecture slides that are made available to the students. These are supplemented by papers or book chapters that are shared via the learning platform.

Reading list

Book for the course:
Grabski-Kieron, U., Kordel, S., Krajewski, C., Mose, I. and Steinführer, A. [Eds.] (2024): Geography of Rural Areas. Paderborn: UTB.

The book is available to students as a PDF or as a print copy from the library of the University of Vienna.

Association in the course directory

(BA GG 3.2) (BA UF GW 14) (EC - BA GG 11.1)

Last modified: Th 07.11.2024 12:07