The main task of this module is to explain and demonstrate the range of approaches and methods, theoretical and applied, traditional and current, which comprise human geography, and to locate this area of study within the subject as a whole. Material is drawn from both the social science and humanities traditions of human geography. Much of the theoretical content (for example, key demographic processes) is seen as forming an essential basis for understanding of material at later levels. The module focuses upon the important links between theoretical elements and the practice of geography. To demonstrate these links, a set of indicative themes at varying scales is used, encompassing, for example, historical patterns of globalisation, urbanisation and rural landscape change, economic development, quality of life and recreation and tourism. A key to presenting this diverse subject matter is the substantial use of examples, with which theoretical material is then linked. A number of key fieldwork locations allows the practical aspects of some of these themes to be demonstrated, using a range of quantitative and qualitative techniques which can be re-applied in practical and project work at later levels. Fieldwork is also used to develop students? independent and group-work skills.

Lectures (48 hours): These are for two purposes: first, to provide theoretical and conceptual frameworks, together with examples
of their application; second, to introduce practical and fieldwork techniques and provide a context for the
field classes themselves.
Field classes (16 hours): Two fieldwork days will be used for site observation and data collection.
Workshops (16 hours): Eight two-hour sessions. Some for field-class preparation and follow-up; others are free-standing sessions
for exemplifying particular techniques linked to lecture material.
Guided Independent Learning @100 hrs for formative reading and tasks to prepare for or follow-up after classes.
Assessment Preparation @120 hrs for planning, researching / drafting / writing /editing / producing coursework assessment and revising for the examination assessment.

Clifford, N J et al. (eds) (2003) Key Methods in Geography
Daniels, P et al. (2001) Human Geography: Issues for the twenty-first Century
Flowerdew, R (1997) methods in Human Geography: a Guide for Students
Holloway, S L et al.(eds) (2003) Key Concepts in Geography
Potter, R et al. (1999) Geographies of Development
Sutcliffe, B (2001) 100 Ways of seeing an Unequal World

University Library ? for books, journals, newspapers and other materials; School of Sciences Learning Resource Centre (for current planning, management and policy documents, offprints, air photographs and maps); Internet and Email facilities.

1. First semester, 1000-1250 word essay assessing the theoretical / conceptual aspects of semester 1 (20%). [1, 2, 3, 6, 8]
2. Practical folder from which three of the 8 workshop sessions will be formally assessed. The resultant average mark will be moderated by the completeness of the folder (20%). [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
3. Fieldwork report. A 1500 word field report on one of the two field days and related follow up sessions (20%) [2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8]
4. A two hour examination assessing the breadth of knowledge and understanding of the theoretical / conceptual elements of the module. The exam style will consist of 2 sections ? section A short-answer questions including multiple choice, definitions, brief paragraph statements, data / graph interpretation etc. covering both semesters and section B semester 2 essay. (40%) [1 ? 8 inclusive].

Please note: Normally, to pass the module as well as achieving an overall Grade-Point 4 students must achieve at least a Grade-Point 2 in each of the 4 assessed elements above.