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Exchanging Knowledge and Understanding

Exchanging Knowledge and Understanding. Spatial Perceptions and Imaginaries from Around the Globe. Group 4. Monica Lengoiboni Sarah Kayeke 08452 Edward Odipio 14009 Jonathan Konz 18908 Elifas Gottlieb 13966. Spatial Imaginaries.

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Exchanging Knowledge and Understanding

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  1. Exchanging Knowledge and Understanding Spatial Perceptions and Imaginaries from Around the Globe Group 4 Monica Lengoiboni Sarah Kayeke 08452 Edward Odipio 14009 Jonathan Konz 18908 Elifas Gottlieb 13966

  2. Spatial Imaginaries • Maps give a very generalised and euro-centric perception of space. • Maps from different countries share many similarities which do not portray the unique environmental, cultural and political situations in different places. • Everybody has a personal concept of space and place.

  3. Examples of Information Maps Have Difficulty in Portraying Uganda

  4. Examples from Uganda cont..

  5. Examples of Information Maps Have Difficulty in Portraying Tanzania

  6. Examples of Information Maps Have Difficulty in Portraying Namibia -Surroundings –Swakopmund area `

  7. Sandton City Alexandra Examples of Information Maps Have Difficulty in Portraying Johannesburg, SA : Contrasting Perceptions

  8. Johannesburg cont. Alexandra

  9. Johannesburg cont. Sandton

  10. Examples of Information Maps Have Difficulty in Portraying Kenya: Nairobi

  11. Concepts of Space and Place • Maps lack emotion. • Maps are generalised but culture, social activities and individuals are unique everywhere. • To gain a deeper understanding of a place many different maps are needed and still much will be unknown.

  12. What can help us understand other people’s concepts of space? • Dance, music, drama • Art • Stories (about landmarks, sacred places, events) • Food • Clothing

  13. Conclusion • Maps are helpful but need to be used in conjunction with other forms of spatial knowledge that are often more abstract but contain unique information. • This helps people understand complex cultural meanings about different environments.

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