Economic & Social Development in an Urbanizing World GEOG1012 PDF

9/9/2024 Economic & Social Development in an Urbanizing World dr. Frank VAN DER WOUDEN Assistant Professor - Economic Geography & Innovation Studies University of Hong Kong GEOG1012 – 1st semester 2024-2025...

9/9/2024 Economic & Social Development in an Urbanizing World dr. Frank VAN DER WOUDEN Assistant Professor - Economic Geography & Innovation Studies University of Hong Kong GEOG1012 – 1st semester 2024-2025 1  9/9/2024 Key words Economics Tools Innovation Machine learning Patents Big data analytics Collaboration Econometrics Geography Social network analysis Technological change Data mining Cities 2 9/9/2024 3  9/9/2024 2. Intro to Globalization 3. Capitalist market economy 2. Intro to Globalization 3. Capitalist market economy 4. Free Trade 5. FDI & TNC 4  9/9/2024 2. Intro to 9. Migration & Globalization labor 3. Capitalist market economy 4. Free Trade 5. FDI & TNC 8. Global capital & finance 2. Intro to 9. Migration & Globalization labor 3. Capitalist market economy 4. Free Trade 5. FDI & TNC 8. Global capital & finance 5  9/9/2024 2. Intro to 9. Migration & Globalization labor 3. Capitalist 10. (Geo-)Politics market economy 11. Growth & 4. Free Trade development 5. FDI & TNC 8. Global capital & finance 2. Intro to 9. Migration & Globalization labor 3. Capitalist 10. (Geo-)Politics market economy 11. Growth & 4. Free Trade development 5. FDI & TNC 12. Winners & losers 8. Global capital & finance 13. Environment 6  9/9/2024 Course & classroom guidelines Make sure to come on time – start and finish are important Active participation Informal setting Responsibility 7  9/9/2024 Readings Extracts from academic text-books Prints from magazines (i.e. The Economist) Prints from blogs on website (Brookings Institute) Peer reviewed academic journals Readings Source: https://ucsd.libguides.com/ aep-sci/peer 8  9/9/2024 Readings Extracts from academic text-books Prints from magazines (i.e. The Economist) Prints from blogs on website (Brookings Institute) Peer reviewed academic journals Why do we highlight these distinctions? Readings Extracts from academic text-books Prints from magazines (i.e. The Economist) Prints from blogs on website (Brookings Institute) Peer reviewed academic journals What are the pro’s and cons of each type of reading, with respect to academic education? 9  9/9/2024 Readings Extracts from academic text-books Classic/traditional works, collected ideas, accessible Outdated? Prints from magazines (i.e. The Economist) Current – linked to present events Sensational? Prints from blogs on renowned website (Brookings Institute) Often pressing issues with societal relevance Objective? What are the incentives? Role of lobby? Peer reviewed paper in academic journals Gold standard of academic research, especially well-regarded journals Slow process, niche markets Readings How readings are used in lecture Key arguments & evidence Connect arguments with topic Connect arguments with class 10  9/9/2024 Readings How readings are used in lecture Key arguments & evidence Connect arguments with topic Connect arguments with class For example, why do we care about free trade in a class on the social and economic developments? 11  9/9/2024 Plagiarism & dishonesty “Academic integrity is very important at HKU. Please be very careful when using ideas of others and take all the needed steps to properly cite the original author. Students who are under suspicion of academic dishonesty are reported to the appropriate official institutions. Academic integrity is always the responsibility of the student. “ Plagiarism & dishonesty “Academic integrity is very important at HKU. Please be very careful when using ideas of others and take all the needed steps to properly cite the original author. Students who are under suspicion of academic dishonesty are reported to the appropriate official institutions. Academic integrity is always the responsibility of the student. “ Rely on your own work Cite the source(s) you use properly You are responsible for honest, academic work Check: https://tl.hku.hk/plagiarism/ 12  9/9/2024 Grading Eight (8) weekly reflections: 20% See next slide Grading Eight (8) weekly reflections: 20% See next slide One assignment: 20% Due date: 25 October Ask ChatGPT to write a 800 word essay Critique the essay, using academic literature 13  9/9/2024 Grading Eight (8) weekly reflections: 20% See next slide One assignment: 20% Due date: 25 October Ask ChatGPT to write a 800 word essay Critique the essay, using academic literature Exam [two hours]: Date: December – to be announced 60% MC questions Grading Eight (8) weekly reflections: 20% Posted on Friday after class Indicates which reading to reflect upon Due on Moodle on night before the next lecture (Thursday) at 23:59. Task: Reflect on weekly reading(s) by answering these questions: 1. What is the key argument of the author(s)? 1 sentence 2. What is the evidence the author(s) present to support argument? 1 sentence 3. Why do we care in this class? 1 sentence 4. Why does this matter for society-at-large? 1 sentence 14  9/9/2024 Feedback Why is feedback important? In-class Digital Anonymous Office hours & lunch Office hours: Time: Tuesday 10:00 – 12:00 Location: Room 10.37 – Jockey Club Tower Purpose: Ask course related questions Please make appointment in advance (email me!) 15  9/9/2024 Office hours & lunch Office hours: Time: Tuesday 10:00 – 12:00 Location: Room 10.37 – Jockey Club Tower Purpose: Ask course related questions Please make appointment in advance (email me!) Informal lunches (3+ students) Time: To be announced Location: Restaurant on campus Purpose: Discuss academic issues, feedback, advise, etc. Appointment required – first come, first serve Experiences from the past Attendance in class is key Ask questions (person/email) if something is unclear Be pro-active – don’t wait until it is too late Think about the skills you are developing / improving 16  9/9/2024 Next class (13 September 2024) Held, D., McGrew, A., Goldblatt, D. and J. Perraton 1999. Global Transformations. Introduction. Stanford: Stanford University Press. Dicken, P. 2015 (7th ed.) Global Shift. Chapter 2: The center of gravity shifts: Transforming the geographies of the global economy. New York: The Guilford Press. 17