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Van Hoven, Bettina – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 2009
This article discusses attempts to revive gender in the context of the geography curriculum at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. The reluctance of Dutch geography/-ers to embrace gender geography is related to the way in which the discipline has been understood and practised in the past and by whom as well as to the neglect of gender…
Descriptors: Geography Instruction, Geography, Foreign Countries, Gender Issues
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Jackson, Peter – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1989
Discusses theoretical and practical problems arising from an educational and political commitment to challenging racism through geography teaching. Focuses on student reactions to the anti-racist approach by reviewing the findings of an evaluation of a course taught at University College London. Provides teaching strategies for using this…
Descriptors: Controversial Issues (Course Content), Course Content, Course Descriptions, Course Evaluation
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Panton, Ken; Dilsaver, Lary – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1989
Considers the pedagogical and operational difficulties involved in designing foreign study programs. Reports on the experience of the University of Southern Mississippi's two-week undergraduate geography course held in Great Britain. Suggests that the educational success of such ventures depends on a combination of clear course structure, student…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Field Trips, Foreign Countries
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Sauri-Pujol, David – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1993
Describes a teaching experience in which a unit on environmental issues was added to a college-level human geography course. Asserts that environmental topics are not well-integrated into most geography courses. Concludes that the students enjoyed the experience but suggested that the environmental topics be integrated throughout the entire course…
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Curriculum Development, Environmental Education
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Aitken, Stuart C. – Journal of Geography in Higher Education, 1994
Maintains that, while geographers have been using films for some time, it is only recently that the full power of this medium has been recognized. Argues that teachers should be aware of subtexts within films that mark significant cultural and political biases. Discusses a list of films used in a college introductory geography course. (CFR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Course Descriptions, Cultural Differences, Documentaries