Lesson 2 - The Concept of Place

Question 1

How is a person-place relationship developed?

Answer 1

1. When people define themselves through a sense of place
2. By living in a place
3. By carrying out every day activities in a place

Question 2

What develops attachments to place?

Answer 2

• The depth of knowledge + understanding of the place
• The quality of experience we have in the place

The more enjoyable + safe our experience is, the more we become attached to it

Question 3

What is identity in place?

Answer 3

The meaning we give to a place

Question 4

What is localism?

Answer 4

An affection or emotional ownership of a place. This can be demonstrated by nimbyism.

Question 5

What is regionalism?

Answer 5

Consciousness of + loyalty to a distinct region with a population that shares similarities

Question 6

What is nationalism?

Answer 6

Loyalty + devotion to a nation which creates a sense of national consciousness. Patriotism can be considered as an example of a sense of place