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School of Physical and Geographical Sciences  
 
 
ESC-20050 Dynamic Geographies (15 Credits)  
Co-ordinator: Dr Richard Waller    Room: WSF23A, Tel:33179  
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Level: 2 Credits: 15 Study Hours: 150  
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Programme/Approved Electives for

Environment and Sustainability Single Honours (Level 2)

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Barred Combinations

Single Honours Geography

Prerequisites

None

Description

This module builds upon the core concepts introduced within the first year programme and provides students with a comprehensive introduction to a range of specialist geographical disciplines and issues. Through engagement with specialist literature, students are encouraged to explore the dynamic nature of the subject as expressed through its varied research themes, recent developments and modern-day debates.

Aims

This module aims to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to a range of specialist geographical disciplines and issues. Through engagement with specialist literature, students are encouraged to explore associated research themes, recent developments and debates within modern-day geography.


Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of key concepts and debates relevant to the chosen options and an awareness of their broader applications within geography (FHEQ 5). will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Demonstrate an awareness of the nature of the discipline as dynamic, plural and contested (FHEQ 5, Geography Benchmark statement - point 3.9). will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Synthesise and critically evaluate evidence associated with current debates and research themes within geography (Geography Benchmark statement - point 4.4) will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2
Present a sustained and reasoned argument that involves the synthesis and critical evaluation of evidence associated with current debates and research themes within geography (Geography Benchmark statement - point 4.4) will be achieved by assessments: 1, 2


Study hours

Lectures 20 hours
Lecture preparation 60 hours
Coursework preparation 50 hours
Independent study 20 hours



Description of Module Assessment

01: Exercise weighted 50%
2500 word essay or equivalent
The coursework exercises will involve a range of assessments including essays, posters, technical reports equivalent to 2500 words in total.

02: Exercise weighted 50%
2500 word essay or equivalent
The coursework exercises will involve a range of assessments including essays, posters, technical reports equivalent to 2500 words in total.


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