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FOURTH YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS

ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025

EGEO 423: POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY

STREAM: EDA/SPE/HSC/ESS/ESA DATE: JULY 2024 TIME: 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
(i) Answer Question 1 and any other TWO questions
(ii) Use suitable illustrations whenever they assist to clarify your answers
(iii) Do not write on the question paper

QUESTION ONE (COMPLUSORY)

a) Discuss the concepts of political geography (5mks)

b) Discuss the origin of political geography (15mks)

c) Outline 5 basic themes of geography (10mks)

QUESTION TWO

Discuss the power analysis approach employed by political geography (20mks)

QUESTION THREE

Discuss the four major phases the discipline of geography went through between the
19th and 20th C. (20mks)

QUESTION FOUR

Discuss 4 issues of political geography (20mks)

QUESTION FIVE

Using examples discuss the geo political environments (20mks)

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 EGEO 424: POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY

Course Purpose

To help student to understand the politics of state and theories of state evolution, growth
and decline.

Objectives

At the end of this course, learner should be able to:

State theories of state evolution and growth.

Outline the role of interdependence world harmony among states.

Expected Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, learner should be able to:

 Appreciate the politics of both developed and developing countries and its significance on
the world economy
Course Content

WEEK COURSE DESCRIPTION LECTURE HOURS

Week 1 Introduction to political geography 3 Hours

Week 2 Definition and Scope of Population Geography 3 Hours

Week 3 Approaches to the Study of Political Geography 3 Hours

Week 4 Historical Development of Political Geography 3 Hours

Week 5 The State 3 Hours

Week 6 The Emergence of States 3 Hours

CAT 1

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 Week 7 Theories of the State 3 Hours

Week 8 The Nation, Unitary, Federal and Regional States 3 Hours

Week 9 Imperialism 3 Hours

Week 10 colonialism and decolonization 3 Hours

CAT 2

Week 11 Geopolitics, Contemporary Issues in Geo-politics 3 Hours

Week 12 Political Geography for the future 3 Hours

Week 13 End of Semester Exam 3 Hours

Learning and Teaching Methods

Use of resource person, explanation, discussion.

Instructional materials and/ or equipment

Textbooks, handouts, pens, power point presentations, and whiteboard/ smart boards

Course Assessment

Type Weighting (%)

Continuous Assessment Tests 30%

Examinations 70%

Total 100%

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Core Text Books:

Flint, C. and Taylor, P.J. (2012). Political Geography: World-economy, Nation-state and Locality. 6th
Ed. Taylor & Francis

Goldstone, J.A., Kaufmann, E.P. and Toft, M.D. (2011). Political Demography: How
Population Changes Are Reshaping International Security and National Politics. OUP

Jones, M., Jones, R., Woods, M, Whitehead, M. and Dixon, D. (2015). An Introduction to Political
Geography: Space, Place and Politics. 2nd Ed. Taylor & Francis

Kofman, E. (2016). Politics, Geography and Social Stratification. Taylor & Francis

Reference Materials:

Robbins, P. (2012). Political Ecology: A Critical Introduction. 2nd Ed. Wiley

Akiner, Shirin (ed), (1992). Political and Economic Trends in Central Asia. London; Thuris.

Diamond, Larry and Marc F. Plattner (eds.). (1994). Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict, and Democracy,
Baltimore: Johns Hopkins Univ. Press

Hooson, David (ed). (1991). Geography and National Identity: Oxford: Blackwell.

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SECOND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE BACHELOR OF EDUCATION ARTS
ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025

EGEO 211: PRACTICAL GEOGRAPHY & FIELDWORK

STREAM: EDA/SPE/HSC/ESS/ESA DATE: JULY 2024 TIME: 3 HOURS

INSTRUCTIONS
(i) Answer Question 1 and any other TWO questions
(ii) Use suitable illustrations whenever they assist to clarify your answers
(iii) Do not write on the question paper

QUESTION ONE (COMPLUSORY)

1. a) Define practical geography (5mks)

b) Outline five reasons for carrying out field work (10mks)
c) Discuss the limitations of field work (10mks)
d) Explain how cartography is the art, science and technology (5mks)

QUESTION TWO

2. Describe the basic characteristics of maps. (20mks)

QUESTION THREE

3. Discuss the methods of map generalization. (20mks)

QUESTION FOUR

4. Describe various types of photography’s (20mks)

QUESTION FIVE

5. Discuss the marginal information obtained on the map. (20mks)

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 EGEO 211: PRACTICAL GEOGRAPHY

Course Purpose

The course introduces learners to the science of surveying, cartography and

interpretation techniques related to maps and photographs.

Objectives

The objectives of this course are:

 Enable the learner to construct own maps using principles of map-making.

 State the elements of photogrammetry and surveying.

Expected learning outcomes of the course:

At the end of the course the student should be able to:

 Apply the basic techniques of map reading and analysis

 Read, analyze and interpret information in aerial photographs

 Discuss basic surveying techniques

Course content:

WEEK COURSE DESCRIPTION LECTURE HOURS

Week 1 History of cartography 3 Hours

Week 2 Map scales, conventional signs and map legend 3 Hours

Week 3 Measurements of distance and area 3 Hours

Practical Tasks

Week 4 Analysis of relief and slopes 3 Hours

Week 5 Maps types and their usages 3 Hours

Week 6 Settlements analysis 3 Hours

Practical Tasks

Week 7 Transport network analysis 3 Hours

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Week 8 Land use analysis 3 Hours

Week 9 Drainage analysis 3 Hours

Use of aerial photographs, types of aerial photographs,

Week 10 scale 3 Hours

and distortion, interpretation; tone, colour, texture, shape

and size

Practical Tasks

Week 11 Introduction to surveying 3 Hours

Week 12 Practical field classes to enhance the skills 3 Hours

Week 13 End of Semester Exam 3 Hours

Mode of delivery:

Lectures, e-learning, discussions, practical field work, observations, demonstrations,

library, research, case studies.

Instructional materials and/ or equipment:

Textbooks, equipment, power points, handouts, pens and whiteboard/ smart boards

Course assessment: Weight

Fieldwork Report: 20%

Practical assignments: 30%

Final exams: 50%

Total: 100%

Core Text Books:

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Ghilani, C.D. and Wolf, P.R. (2014). Elementary Surveying. 14th Ed. Pearson

Jones, J. (2015). Geography by Discovery: A Practical Geography. FB & C Ltd

Olney, J. (2015). A Practical System of Modern Geography: Or a View of the Present

State of the World. FB & C Ltd

Tomlin, C.D. (2012). GIS and Cartographic Modeling. ESRI Press

Reference Materials:

Machumu, H. (2013). Understanding Practical Geography: Map Work - Surveying - Field

Work –

Research. New York: GRIN Verlag.

Robinson, A. H. (2002). Elements of Cartography, John Willey & Sons, New York.

Robinson, A. H. Morrison, J. L., Muehrcke, P. C., Kimerling, A. J. and Guptill, S.C.

(1995).

Elements of Cartography. New York: John Wiley and Sons.

Saha, P. and Basu, P. (2013). Advanced Practical Geography, 3rd revised edition. Kolkata:
Books & Allied Ltd.

Singh, G. (2008). Map-work and Practical Geography, 4th Edition. New Delhi: Vikas
Publishing House Pvt Ltd.

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