Sense of place

Question 1

Sense of place (meaning)

Answer 1

1. Build our identity
2. Reflects rs between ppl and places
3. Associate meanings and memories with locations
4. Derived by experiences with nature, built environment, interactions w others

Question 2

Sense of place (example)

Answer 2

Retirees associate hawker centres with ideas such as leisure and rs as they regularly meet up w friends for drinks there.

Question 3

How to acquire a sense of place?

Answer 3

1. Repeated occurrences w objects and ppl
   2.Significant/memorable events at local landmarks or gathering places

Question 4

Representation of sense of place

Answer 4

1. Media- reflects ideas, memories and significance of a location.
2. Individual - texts, audio, graphics and still/moving images.
3. Shared w others through various media - print media, broadcast media and internet-based media.

Question 5

How does representations enhance or contradict an individual’s sense of place

Answer 5

1. Sense of place shapes our identity - we respond well to representations that agree with how we feel about places in our neighbourhood. This adds new layers of meanings to these places by revealing interesting information about them, thus enhancing our sense of place.
2. We may respond defensively to media content that challenges our sense of place, causing us to dismiss these media content, perceiving them as distortions or untruths.