History of Geographical Thoughts

This course helps students to advance their understanding of the theory and historical development in geography in various parts of the world. At the end of the course, the students should be able to: 1. explain historical development in geography; 2. classify the nature and challenges of geographic research; 3. use spatial and critical thinking skills for solving problems in society; and 4. extend the frontiers in geographic thought.

History of geographical thoughts in relation to science. The role of theory on science and geography. Methods in natural and social sciences. The nature and problems in geographical research. Course studies from Greek time up to the present. Frontier in contemporary geographical thought.