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Geographical thought

Course Description: The course aims to explore the concepts, foundations, and methodologies of geographic thought and its development. It also aims to familiarize students with the schools of geographic thought, their methods, and to understand the relationship between geographic thought and the branches of geography.
Credits: 2
Objectives of the course :

Understanding the scientific geographical heritage throughout the ages, highlighting the role of Arab geographers in global geographical thought, and highlighting the characteristics and trends of contemporary global geographical thought.

Course outputs :

The student learns about the aims and methods of geographic thought.
The student explains the developmental trends of geographical thought
The student classifies schools of geographical thought.
Analyzes the scientific material historically and philosophically.
The student deduces the relationship between geographic thought and the branches of geography.
The student shows development in the humanities curriculum.
The student commits to integrity and ethics in scientific research in their field of specialization.
The student bears the responsibility for continuous self-learning and developing their abilities.
The student actively collaborates with classmates in solving problems in astronomical geography within research groups.

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  • Last updated: 2026-04-29

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