Module Descriptors
HISTORIC COUNTRYSIDE DEVELOPMENT (BTEC)
BIOL50607
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Mitchell
Email: P.Mitchell@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 130
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Blair, J. & Ramsey, N. 2001. English Medieval Industries. Hambledon and London
Rackham, O. 2000. History of the Countryside. Phoenix
Rackham, O. 1998 The Last Forest. Weidenfeld and Nicholson
Rackham, O. 1993. Trees and Woodlands in the British Landscape. Weidenfeld and Nicholson
Schama, S. 2003. A History of Britain. BBC Publications
Sim, D. & Ridge, I. 2002. Iron for the Eagles. The History Press Ltd.
Module Resources
Internet
Library
Transport
Site
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures supported by tutorials and a field trip 20hrs. Guided independent study and work on the portfolio 130hrs.
Module Indicative Content
The development of the British countryside will be examined from the last ice age to the present day. The impacts of human occupation from the viewpoints of habitat exploration and patterns of habitation will be investigated. The shaping of the modern landscape as a result of land ownership models and farming practices will be discussed. The balance between a historic landscape and a dynamic population will be debated.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 3000 - 3500 word PORTFOLIO 100% assessing all learning outcomes

Formative assessment:
Formative feedback will take place in tutorials and by review of the portfolio prior to submission.