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Human geography and maps 101 (course)

How people and places shape each other, and how to read and question a map.

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IDCDC-SSC-03 · Foundations · 6 h · Outline ready, not open yet

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Human geography and maps 101 (course)

How people and places shape each other, and how to read and question a map.

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LevelFoundationsSelf-paced online, in plain language, with maps, figures, short quizzes and a discussion.

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Course code
IDCDC-SSC-03
School
Social sciences
Faculty
Faculty of Diaspora, Society and Research
Level
Foundations
Hours
6 h (estimated)
Audience
Everyone from about age 14: young people, adults, parents and newcomers. No prior knowledge is needed.
Prerequisites
none listed
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1
Reading a map
2
Names and boundaries
3
People in place
4
Making your own map

What you can do after

  • Read a map's scale, projection, legend and source.
  • Explain why boundaries and names on maps can be contested.
  • Use a population or hazard map to answer a question.
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