Comprehensive Notes on Fundamentals of Human Geography XII
Unit I: Human Geography
- Introduction to the nature of geography
- Branches of geography
- Relationship between physical and human geography
- Core concerns of geography
- Dualism in geography
- Naturalisation of humans and humanisation of nature
- Welfare or humanistic school of thought
- Radical school of thought
- Behavioural school of thought
- Fields and sub-fields of human geography
Unit II: Human Development
- Population distribution
- Population density
- Population growth
- Approaches to human development
- Human Development Indices and Indicators
- Growth and development
- Activity: Enact a five-minute play
Unit III: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary Activities
- Types of primary activities
- Importance of primary activities
- Organisational structure and stratification
- Concept of high technology industry
- Chemical based industries
- Forest based raw material using industries
- Large scale manufacturing
- Classification of manufacturing industries
- Industries based on inputs/raw materials
- Technological innovation
- Is this the beginning or the end? What next?
- The digital divide
Unit IV: Transport, Communication, and Trade
- Types of transport
- Importance of communication
- Types of international trade
- Importance of international trade
Unit V: Human Settlements
- Types of human settlements
- Rural settlements
- Urban settlements
- Patterns of settlements
- Factors affecting the location of settlements
- Functions of settlements
Unit VI: Human Activities and Environment
- Human activities and their impact on the environment
- Sustainable development
- Environmental management
- Conservation of resources
- Global environmental issues
- Policies and programs for environmental protection