Changing places

• What is the focus of the unit "Changing Places"?

  It explores concepts related to people and places
• What type of aspect does "Changing Places" cover?

  Sociological aspect of geography
• What types of places should be studied in "Changing Places"?

  One local place and one distant place
• What does the term "place" encompass beyond location?

  It has different meanings to various people
• Who is a key influence on modern understanding of place?

  Edward Relph
• What is the title of Edward Relph's 1976 publication?

  Place and Placelessness
• What are locales in the context of place?

  Locations associated with everyday activities
• How do locales influence social interactions?

  They structure social interactions and behaviors
• What is meant by "sense of place"?

  Emotional attachment to a place
• How might someone express a sense of place regarding their childhood home?

  By stating a strong attachment to it
• What does the MUTI graphic illustrate about Warsaw?

  Locales and differing senses of place
• What does placelessness imply about certain places?

  They lack uniqueness and identity
• What is an example of a clone town?

  UK high streets with chain shops
• How do individual memories contribute to place uniqueness?

  They create personal significance in locales
• Who suggests that attachment to a place grows stronger over time?

  Yi-Fu Tuan
• What factors influence the intensity of attachment to a place?

  Number and intensity of experiences
• What does the phrase "home is where your heart is" refer to?

  Emotional attachment to a place
• What is topophilia?

  Love of a place and strong attachment
• What is topophobia?

  Dislike of a place
• What are the types of places categorized in the study material?

  • Near Places: Subjective closeness
  • Far Places: Emotional distance
  • Experienced Places: Visited locations
  • Media Places: Learned about through media
• How do near places differ from far places?

  Near places are subjective and close
• What are experienced places?

  Places that we have actually visited
• What are media places?

  Places learned about through media representations
• How can media influence our sense of place?

  It can change perceptions subconsciously
• What does genius loci refer to?

  The spirit of a place
• What is place character?

  Specific qualities that make a location unique
• What are endogenous factors affecting place character?

  • Land Use: Urban or rural
  • Topography: Relief and land shape
  • Physical Geography: Natural features
  • Infrastructure: Essential built services
  • Demographic Characteristics: Population traits
  • Built Environment: Architectural styles
  • Economic Characteristics: Economic status
• What are exogenous factors affecting place character?

  • People: Impact of migration and tourism
  • Money and Investment: Economic activities
  • Resources: Availability of essentials
  • Ideas: Influence of entrepreneurs and designers
• What was the impact of the 2016 Olympics on Rio de Janeiro?

  Increased busyness and short-term sense of place change
• How do insiders differ from outsiders in a place?

  Insiders feel at home, outsiders do not
• What factors can make someone feel like an outsider?

  Unfamiliar culture, language, and environment
• How can feelings of unfamiliarity change over time for outsiders?

  They may integrate and feel like insiders
• How do children of immigrant families experience place differently from their parents?

  They may adapt more quickly and feel like insiders
• What pattern is observed regarding ethnic groups in certain areas?

  They tend to cluster in specific locations
• What can be hard to find in a new country?

  Particular foods from their country of origin
• How might the architecture and vehicles differ for immigrants?

  They may look different from what they are used to
• What feelings might immigrants experience when surroundings change?

  Feelings of unfamiliarity
• How do feelings of unfamiliarity change over time for immigrants?

  They may change as families integrate into society
• What unique experience do children of immigrant families have?

  They have a different experience of place than their parents
• What pattern is observed with ethnic groups in certain areas?

  They tend to cluster in certain areas