MODULE CODE /
GEO1105
/ MODULE CONVENER / Prof Paul ClokeDURATION / TERM / 1 / 2 / 3 / Number Students Taking Module (anticipated) / 245
WEEKS / 11
DESCRIPTION – summary of the module content
This module provides a critical review of contemporary geographical debates related to concepts of place, identity and culture. It begins with an exploration of how binary thinking (about society-space, global-local, self-other and so on) in human geography can be challenged, in such a way as to make human geography relevant to the everyday lives of human geographers. You will then be given a broad introduction to some key sub-disciplinary fields within human geography: social geography, cultural geography, historical geography and urban and rural geographies. The focus throughout the module is to reflect on key debates involving the differentiation of places, the representation of places, identity and exclusion, and geographies of landscape, culture and nature.
MODULE AIMS – intentions of the module
This module aims to provide you with an overview of contemporary debates related to notions of place. Focussingon geographical issues and processes, the module outlines how spaces are represented and differentiatedthrough the production of ‘place’. It aims to provide you with a basic but broad knowledge of some key sub-disciplinary fields within the subject, including social geography, rural geography, urban geography, culturalgeography and historical geography. This is achieved through a focus on four key areas of debate: differentiatedplaces; representing places; places of exclusion; and geographies of landscape.
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)(see assessment section below for how ILOs will be assessed)
On successful completion of this moduleyou should be able to:
Module Specific Skills and Knowledge:
1 / Summarisea range of sub-disciplinary areas of human geography, including socialgeographies, historical geographies, cultural geographies, rural geographies and urban geographies
2 / Give examples of a wide range of geographical ideas connected to concepts of place, identityand culture
3 / Explain how places and landscapes are socially constructed and should be regarded within theirpolitical and cultural context
Discipline Specific Skills and Knowledge:
4 / Discuss the contested and provisional nature of knowledge and understanding
5 / Analyse and synthesise information and recognise relevance
6 / Develop a sustained and reasoned argument
7 / Recognise the difference between synthesised textbook knowledge and primary knowledgederived from research journals
8 / Differentiate between conceptual and empirical knowledge
Personal and Key Transferable/ Employment Skills and Knowledge:
9 / Communicate ideas in writing in a coherent and reasoned manner
10 / Interpret qualitative and quantitative information
11 / Undertake independent study using appropriate literature
SYLLABUS PLAN – summary of the structure and academic content of the module
1. Foundations
2. Cultural Geographies
3. Social Geographies
4. Historical Geographies
5. Conclusion, formative assessment and exam preparation
LEARNING AND TEACHING
LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS (given in hours of study time)
Scheduled Learning and Teaching activities / 33 / Guided independent study / 117 / Placement/study abroad / 0
DETAILS OF LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Category / Hours of study time / Description
Scheduled Learning and Teaching / 33 / Lectures
Guided Independent Study / 59 / Preparation and reading for lectures
Guided Independent Study / 58 / Preparation and reading for exam
ASSESSMENT
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT - for feedback and development purposes; does not count towards module grade
Form of Assessment / Size of the assessment e.g. duration/length / ILOs assessed / Feedback method
In-class assessment / 1 hour / All / Written or oral
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT (% of credit)
Coursework / 0 / Written exams / 100 / Practical exams / 0
DETAILS OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT
Form of Assessment / % of credit / Size of the assessment e.g. duration/length / ILOs assessed / Feedback method
Examination / 100 / 90 minutes / All / Exam feedback form
DETAILS OF RE-ASSESSMENT(where required by referral or deferral)
Original form of assessment / Form of re-assessment / ILOs re-assessed / Time scale for re-assessment
Examination / Examination / All / August Ref/Def
RE-ASSESSMENT NOTES
One assessment is required for this module. The reassessment will be the same as the original assessment. Where you have been referred/deferred in the exam you will have the opportunity to take a second exam in the August/September re-assessment period. This will constitute 100% of the module. Referral will be determined at the June Exam Board meeting. Referred marks are capped at 40%.
RESOURCES
INDICATIVE LEARNING RESOURCES - The following list is offered as an indication of the type and level of information that you are expected to consult. Further guidance will be provided by the Module Convener.
ELE page -
P. Cloke, P. Crang and M. Goodwin (2005) Introducing Human Geographies (London; Arnold).
R.J. Johnston, D. Gregory, G. Pratt and M. Watts (2003) Dictionary of Human Geography (Oxford; Blackwell).
CREDIT VALUE / 15 / ECTS VALUE / 7.5
PRE-REQUISITE MODULES / None
CO-REQUISITE MODULES / None
NQF LEVEL (FHEQ) / 4 / AVAILABLE AS DISTANCE LEARNING / NO
ORIGIN DATE / May 2009 / LAST REVISION DATE / 19 December 2012
KEY WORDS SEARCH / Human geography, urban and rural geography, landscape,identity, culture
Module Descriptor Template Revised October 2011
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