Business and Social Geography - BMEGT42M522

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the basics of social and economic geography, explore the spatial features of main social and economic phenomenon, processes and the reasons in the background, and learn about the contemporary means of tackling the challenges. This course unit aims to (1) introduce students to the basics and systems of human geography, to the logic of geographical thinking, (2) provide a comprehensive knowledge of the overall characteristics of the geographical area (settlement, region, country), level and borders, and its European aspects, and the administrative geography (3) present the basics and main areas of social geography, their current research directions and main European characteristics, (4) in particular, reveal the current features of the population and settlement geography, including urban and rural geography and related policies, European features, and some aspects in Hungary, (5) present the basics and main areas of economic geography, their current research directions and main European characteristics, and some aspects in Hungary (6) in particular, introduce the concepts of development and spatial structure, the forms of measurement of the former and the representations of the latter, as well as their European characteristics and urban and regional political dimensions, (7) in addition, explore the current geographic features and European forms of the primary, secondary and tertiary, quaternary sector. The course is based on the classical division of socio-economic geography, along which the lectures discuss each sub-area, including the main challenges and possible responses, with a focus on European aspects.

1. The student knows the place of human geography among social sciences;
2. the main sub-fields, their main research questions, problems;
3. the basics, possibilities and limitations of the theory of socio-economic geography;
4. the main socio-economic geographical features, particularly in the European dimension;
5. some related research case studies, policy actions.

1. The student will be able to understand territorial social, economic problems (from causes through processes to solutions);
2. to give an account of the extent of the problems;
3. to combine social and economic characteristics in geographical space based on their knowledge.

1. The student is open to the learning and adaptation of innovations in the field of social and economic geography;
2. to collaborate with their instructors and fellow students during the learning process;
3. gains knowledge and information,
4. uses the opportunities offered by IT tools.

1. The student is capable of independently investigating the origins, nature and possible solutions of environmental problems and challenges;
2. of formulating responsible recommendations;
3. to accept well-funded critical remarks.

Lectures and written communication, use of ICT tools and techniques.

• Barta Györgyi (2002): A magyar ipar területi folyamatai 1945-2000. Dialog-Campus. Budapest.
• Beluszky Pál (1999.): Magyarország településföldrajza. DialógCampus, Budapest-Pécs.
• Czirfusz Márton (2014.): Gazdaságföldrajz – Jegyzet oktatóknak és hallgatóknak. Miskolci Egyetemi Kiadó. Miskolc.
• Dövényi Zoltán (szerk., 2012.): A Kárpát-medence földrajza. Akadémiai Kiadó. Budapest.
• Enyedi György- Horváth Gyula (szerk., 2002.): Magyar Tudománytár 2. kötet - Táj, település, régió MTA Társadalomkutató Központ – Kossuth Kiadó Budapest.
• Gyuris Ferenc (2017): A kínai gazdasági csoda okai és korlátai. In: Földrajzi Közlemények 141. 3. 275-287.o.
• Haggett, Peter (2006.): Geográfia – Globális szintézis; Typotex Kiadó. Budapest.
• Kocsis Károly - Schweitzer Ferenc (szerk., 2011.): Magyarország térképekben. MTA Földrajztudományi Kutatóintézet. Budapest.
• Perczel György (szerk., 2003.) Magyarország gazdasági-társadalmi földrajza. (Tankönyv) ELTE Eötvös Kiadó. Budapest.
• Próbáld F.- Gábris Gy.- Szabó P. (szerk.) (2012): Európa regionális földrajza 1-2. ELTE Eötvös Kiadó. Budapest. ISBN: 9789634633198
• Próbáld F.- Horváth G.- Szabó P. (szerk.) (2008): Ázsia regionális földrajza. ELTE Eötvös Kiadó. Budapest ISBN: 9789632840215
• Romsics Ignác (2003. vagy újabb kiadások): Magyarország története a XX. században. Osiris Kiadó. Budapest.
• Tóth J. (szerk. 2002.): Általános társadalomföldrajz I. – Dialóg Campus Kiadó, Budapest–Pécs.
• Golobics P. (2002). A világgazdaság kialakulásának folyamata és jelenlegi térszerkezete. In: Tóth J. (szerk.): Általános társadalomföldrajz I. Dialog-Campus Kiadó. Budapest-Pécs.
• Vidéki Imre (szerk., 2008.): Fejezetek az ipar- és közlekedésföldrajzból (Jegyzet) ELTE Eötvös Kiadó. Budapest.
• Próbáld F. (szerk.) (2005): Amerika regionális földrajza. Trefort Kiadó ISBN: 9789634462972
• Próbáld F. (szerk.) (2002): Afrika és a Közel-Kelet földrajza. ELTE Eötvös Kiadó. Budapest ISBN: 9789634635888

The learning outcomes stated in point 2.2. are evaluated with summative assessments (2 mid-term exams) based on the competencies acquired during the semester. Based on the summative assessments, a recommended grade can be obtained, if the student does not obtain/does not accept the recommended grade, they must take a written exam during the exam period. The framework of the recommended grade is determined by the instructor.

A. Detailed description of performance evaluations during the study period: Summative assessment: a complex, written evaluation method of the subject's knowledge and ability-type competency elements in the form of two mid-term exams. The mid-term exams focus on the assessment of the acquired knowledge and its application, thus focusing on problem recognition and solution. The course material on which the evaluation is based on is determined by the lecturer of the subject. Based on the summative assessments, a recommended grade can be obtained, the framework of which is explained by the course instructor. B. Detailed description of performance evaluations during the exam period: if the student does not obtain a recommended grade or does not accept it, they must take a written exam during the exam period.

• 1st summative assessment: 50
• 2nd summative assessment: 50
• total: 100

• Written exam (in case of no accepted recommended grade): 100

The condition for obtaining a signature is active participation in contact classes.

1) Pursuant to the current CoS, each summative assessment can be retaken, repeated or completed late. 2) The summative assessments can be retaken, repeated or completed late for the first time during the late completion period free of charge. In the event of a retake, the new result always overwrites the old one. 3) If the student is unable to obtain a grade other than 'Fail' even with the retake, repeat and late completion possibilities according to point 1), they may make a second attempt to successfully complete the course after paying the fee specified in the regulations.  4) Retake, repeat and late completion of exams is possible according to paragraphs 121 and 123 of the CoS.

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 04.11.2024.

In order to achieve the learning outcomes set out at point 2.2, the subject consists of the following thematic blocks. In the syllabi of the courses announced in each semester, these topics are scheduled according to the calendar and other conditions.