Social geography
Sociogeographical tools and methods
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- explain what a geographical approach involves
- read, interpret and make use of the most important kinds of analogue and digital maps, as well as carry out socio-geographical map analyses
- locate and give an account of geographical information systems (GIS), and use GIS in their work with socio-geographical subjects
- define social development issues and analyse them with the aid of qualitative data and methods
- locate, utilize and analyse sociogeographical statistics and diagrams
Population and settlement geography
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- define key demographic terms and describe the main features of a demographic transition in different countries
- discuss the reasons for the development of population patterns in Norway in recent times
- compare theories about population development, and elaborate on and discuss the consequences of population policies
- give an account of global population developments, and explain and discuss population changes
- give an account of the reasons for, and assess the consequences of, migration patterns internationally
Economic geography
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- elaborate on and discuss the relationship between resources and economic activity and show how this can lead to social change
- analyse sociogeographical conditions in Sámi settlement areas
- give an account of localization and relocalization factors that have a bearing on business activity today
- reflect on how technology and communication affect the global economy and the division of labour
Change in cities and regions
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- present the various geographical levels, elaborate on and discuss the concept of regions, and describe the different types of regions
- give an account of the reasons why regions are formed, and account for regional change
- describe the form, function and inner differentiation of cities, and discuss the ways in which this affects the living conditions of population groups
- evaluate consequences of local planning projects
- explain the terms place and place identity, and assess the ways in which local, regional and global trends can affect places
Development geography
The aims of the training are to enable the apprentice to- give an account of key development theories and show how they can account for poverty
- present a variety of strategies for development
- elaborate on and discuss how the development in poor countries can represent a challenge to living standards in the wealthier parts of the world
- explain the term sustainable development and elaborate on and discuss environmental challenges that follow in the wake of economic globalization
- compare socio-geographical conditions in Norway with a country in a poorer part of the world
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