GEG-30019: Geographies of Children and Youth

School of Physical and Geographical Sciences

GEG-30019

Geographies of Children and Youth

Co-ordinator:

Teaching Team:

Dr Peter Knight, Mr Keith Mason, Mr David Emley Dr Richard Waller Dr Zoe Robinson Mrs Stephanie Everill Ms Julie Beard Dr Lisa Lau Dr Katie Szkornik Dr Deirdre McKay, Mrs Emma Harvey, Mrs Karen Babb, Prof Clare Holdsworth, Dr Alix Cage, Mrs Antonia Law, Miss Keziah Stott, Dr Matthew Benwell, Ms Clare Sillitto, Anthony Phillips, Simon Haslett, Darren Smith

Lecture Time:

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Level:

Credits:

Study Hours:

150

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Programme/Approved Electives for

Geography Dual Honours (Level 3)
Geography Major (Level 3)
Geography Minor (Level 3)
Geography Single Honours (Level 3)
Human Geography Dual Honours (Level 3)
Human Geography Major (Level 3)
Human Geography Minor (Level 3)

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Barred Combinations

None

Prerequisites

Successful completion of FHEQ level 5 programme

Description

Children's and youth geographies have emerged as an important sub-discipline in recent years. This module reviews the current status of research on children and youth with a particular focus on the role of space and place in the social construction of childhood. The module draws on theoretical debates concerning childhood and youth, as well as using empirical case studies from both the 'majority' and 'minority' worlds. These case studies include issues to do with children and families, children, environment and development, child labour and children's and young people's political engagement.

Aims

This module aims to provide students with an understanding of the relatively recent development of children&©s and youth geographies. Students will have the opportunity to investigate the role of space and place in the social construction of childhood(s) and engage with geographical research that explores the diverse experiences of children, youth and families, across a number of different environments. The module content draws upon theoretical debates concerning childhood and youth, as well as using empirical case studies from both the &«majority&ª and &«minority&ª world contexts. The module also examines some of the methodological approaches that have been used by geographers working with children and youth.

Intended Learning Outcomes

report, evaluate and apply information and ideas concerning the development of children&©s and youth geographies in a way that is informed by research at the forefront of the discipline. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
critically evaluate the arguments and assumptions associated with different theories of youth and childhood. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
critically evaluate established research method relevant to children's and youth geographies will be achieved by assessments: 2,3
select, interpret and evaluate scholarly literature relevant to current debates within the field of children's and youth geographies. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
communicate in the form of a reasoned argument that recognises the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge within the sub-discipline. will be achieved by assessments: 1

Study hours

10 x 1 hours lectures
10 x 1 hours seminars
45 hours essay preparation
25 hours oral presentation preparation and presentation
20 hours seminar preparation
40 hours independent study

Description of Module Assessment

01: Coursework weighted 70%

4000 words project
A 4000 word report documenting the varied representations associated with a specific theme in children's and youth geographies

02: Group Presentation weighted 10%

A presentation of research methods for children's geographies
Oral presentation to review a method relevant to engaging children and/or young people in research. Marks will be awarded individually and the presentations will last no longer than 15-minutes.

03: Coursework weighted 20%

Presentation resources
Assessment of on-line resources related to group presentation (assessment 2). Students will submit powerpoint slides, and notes, via the KLE.

Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Oct/2013

This document is the definitive current source of information about this module and supersedes any other information.