Department of
Geography H.
A. Stafford
University of
Cincinnati
LOCATION THEORY (15-041-784)
The location theory seminar is
designed for the exploration by graduate students of some of the major
conceptual constructs in geography. The
autumn quarter readings and discussions focus on "classical" location
theory statements, especially in economic and urban geography. It is the responsibility of students to
bring the models more up-to-date and to broaden the scope, according to their
individual interests; do not be inhibited by narrow definitions of
"location theory"--all sub-areas of human and physical
geography have generalizations and models. The "classic" models are examples
of integrated generalizations; their structures and purposes can be transferred
to other areas of geographic explanation.
Each student is responsible for the
careful study of all required readings.
It is expected that notes will be prepared prior to the seminar session
and that everyone will participate in each session.
Each student is required to prepare
and present two seminar papers during the quarter. Each paper must be typed, reproduced and distributed to every
seminar member:
(A)
The first paper will be a five page, double-spaced "initial summary of the
elements of location theory."
(B)
The second paper may be on any subtopic of location theory. It should both explain/teach and make
more current for the other seminar participants that sub-area or
particular model or theoretical construct. The maximum length of text is
ten (10) pages. A list of references must be attached.
Autumn
Quarter, 2001 Schedule
Date
|
Topic
|
|
September
25 |
Introduction;
objectives; requirements. |
|
October
2 |
Overview. Selection of student paper topics. |
|
October
9 |
"A"
papers due. "A" paper presentations. |
|
October
16 |
Agricultural
location theory |
|
October
30 |
Manufacturing
location theory |
|
November
6 |
Interaction
and diffusion models |
|
November
13 |
Focus
to be decided by class |
|
November
20 |
Focus
to be decided by class |
|
November
27 |
“B”
papers due. "B" papers
presentations |
|
December
4 |
"B"
paper presentations. |