GEOG1005 Geography and the Contemporary World

The course deals with the complex physical and cultural realities of the world. It adopts a topical approach, encompassing major issues in the contemporary world and studies these issues from a geographical perspective. It is designed in a manner that helps students to understand the varied and complex environmental interactions of the Earth. The course begins with an introduction to geography as a discipline and expands student’s geographical awareness by introducing basic geographical concepts and ideas. It then focuses on how people interact with natural and man-made environments at different geographical scales. It also attempts to look at the relationship between modern technology and the geography of everyday life.