Concept Of Place Flashcards

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True or false: the concept of place is constantly changing?

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This is true.

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What 3 aspects can be used to explore the importance of place to humans?

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Identity
Belonging
Well-being

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Define perception of place:

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This is the way in which a place is viewed or regarded by people.

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What can the perception of place be influenced by?

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Media representation

Personal experience

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What are the 3 scales of identity?

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Localism
Regionalism
Nationalism

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What is localism?

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This is an affection and or an emotional ownership of a particular place.

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Give an example of localism?

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Your home.

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What is meant by nationalism?

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Loyalty and devotion to a nation which creates a sense of national consciousness.

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9
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Give an example of nationalism.

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British

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What is regionalism?

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A consciousness of and a loyalty to a distinct region with a population that shares similarities.

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Give an example of regionalism.

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Yorkshire

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12
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What is meant by identity?

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Depth of feeling and knowledge and understanding of a place.

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13
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What can be critical in construction of identity?

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Place

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How does the quality and intensity of an experience affect the identity of a place?

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The more enjoyable a place is the more attached we feel.

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What forms part of your identity?

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Your home and geographical location.

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What is meant by belonging?

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This means being part of a community.

17
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The extent to which one feels a sense of belonging depends on which three factors?

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Religion
Gender
Age

18
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What is a key factor that makes a place successful and sustainable?

19
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What do regeneration schemes focus on?

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They focus on social environment rather than built environment.

20
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Who may have different views on what makes a good place?

A

Individuals

21
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What was the best place to live in Britain adorning to the Sunday Times in 2014?

22
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Why did Skipton win?

A

It has a high street with independent shops.
Schools
Close to Yorkshire Dales

23
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Which area of Cornwall came 4th in the Sunday Times 2014 best place to live?

A

Falmouth in Cornwall

24
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What was good about Falmouth?

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Sea views
Beaches
Countryside
Cultural hub

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What are seen as more important features when promoting happiness and wellbeing within a place?
Generally accepted features.
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What is important to different groups?
Different factors will be important to different groups when promoting happiness and wellbeing.
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Define location.
"Where" a place is, for example the coordinates in a map.
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What is meant by perception of place?
This is the way in which place is viewed or regarded by people.
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What can influence the perception of a place?
Media representations | Personal experience
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Define place.
A location with meaning.
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In what two ways can places be meaningful?
To individuals they are personal and subjective. | At a social or cultural level, meanings can be shared by different groups of people.
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Why is placemaking?
This is the deliberate shaping of an environment to facilitate social interaction and improve a community's quality of life.
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What is meant by sense of place?
This refers to the subjective and emotional attachment people have to a place.
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How do people develop a sense of place?
Through experience and knowledge of a particular area.