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Course Description
Geography offers a unique lens through which we can understand the spatial organisation and dynamics of human societies. Throughout this course, we will delve into a wide range of captivating topics, from urbanisation and globalisation to migration patterns, cultural landscapes, and the impacts of technology.
Students will learn skills of geographic research, conducting geographic fieldwork, understanding geographic perspectives and acquiring geographic writing skills that will set them apart from the crowd!
By examining these themes, you will gain insights into the interconnectedness of people and places, and how these connections shape our social identities, behaviours and experiences. This could involve contexts such as happiness, patterns of hip hop, urban crime, and local geographic issues that impact both people and place.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Stationery costs only.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
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NZQA Info
Geography 2.2 - Demonstrate geographic understanding of an urban pattern
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Geography 2.4 - Apply geography concepts and skills to demonstrate understanding of a given environment
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Geography 2.6 - Explain aspects of a contemporary New Zealand geographic issue
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Geography 2.7 - Explain aspects of a geographic topic at a global scale
Pathway Possibilities
Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Urban/Regional Planner, Emergency Management Officer, Meteorologist, Miner/Quarry Worker, Mine/Quarry Manager, Driller, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Ranger, Landscape Architect, Geophysicist, Policy Analyst, Marine Biologist, Arborist, Historian, Biosecurity Officer, Deckhand, Film/Television Camera Operator, Counsellor, Trainer, Interpreter, Driving Instructor, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Teacher Aide, Actor, Artistic Director, Dancer, Entertainer, Musician, Model,