Module Descriptors
SOCIETIES AND SETTLEMENTS
GEOG40375
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Elizabeth Young
Email: L.Young@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 62
Independent Study Hours: 238
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
48 lectures (1 hr each)
Hours in the field approx 14 (2 day field trips)
Independent Study Hours
238 reading around lectures, workshops and exam preparation
Hours in the field approx 14 (2 day field trips)
Independent Study Hours
238 reading around lectures, workshops and exam preparation
Module Texts
Ferguson, N (2003) Empire: How Britain made the Modern World
Daniels et al., (2006) An Introduction to Human Geography: Issues for the 21st Century
Cloke, P et al., (2004) Introducing Human Geography
Hall, T, Hubbard, P and Rennie Short, J (2008) The Sage Companion to the City
Daniels et al., (2006) An Introduction to Human Geography: Issues for the 21st Century
Cloke, P et al., (2004) Introducing Human Geography
Hall, T, Hubbard, P and Rennie Short, J (2008) The Sage Companion to the City
Module Resources
University Library, Sciences Learning Resource Centre, Internet and Email facilities.
Module Indicative Content
This module consists of two sections:
Section One
This section of the module introduces students to historical processes that have shaped contemporary geographies and argues that we cannot begin to understand our present without exploring the past. The intellectual rationale for the series of lectures is 'the past is in the present and the present is in the past'. The lectures provide a general overview of major processes that have shaped and continue to remake our human geographies. It begins by examining the emergence of European colonialism and capitalism and their impacts in Europe and the rest of the world and ends with a consideration of contemporary globalisation and its geographical implications. The role of the British Empire is studied to exemplify colonial impacts and legacies both in Britain and its colonies. The nature of contemporary globalization is analysed and compared and contrasted to global processes in the past. Then students are introduced to some of the most significant demographic transformations that have accompanied the political and economic detailed, specifically fertility and mortality transitions and major migrations, forced and voluntary.
Section Two
With particular reference to the contemporary and future city as an 'arena' for study, this section of the module conveys a range of current, theoretical and practical approaches in human geography, and seeks to locate this area of study within the broader subject area. The content forms an essential basis for understanding material at more advanced levels, particularly that relating to urban sustainability and regeneration. Some of the lectures will deliver conceptual, background material on aspects of urban morphology and functions, while others will focus on illustrative case studies to demonstrate the 'contended' nature of urban function, planning and governance. Latterly lectures and discussions examine some of the possible futures for cities, in terms of society and environment, form and function. Practical and fieldwork examples are employed to illustrate these themes and to introduce students to a range of quantitative and qualitative techniques which will be used in more advanced studies in levels 5 and 6. Practical and field approaches are also used to develop students' independent and group-work skills.
Section One
This section of the module introduces students to historical processes that have shaped contemporary geographies and argues that we cannot begin to understand our present without exploring the past. The intellectual rationale for the series of lectures is 'the past is in the present and the present is in the past'. The lectures provide a general overview of major processes that have shaped and continue to remake our human geographies. It begins by examining the emergence of European colonialism and capitalism and their impacts in Europe and the rest of the world and ends with a consideration of contemporary globalisation and its geographical implications. The role of the British Empire is studied to exemplify colonial impacts and legacies both in Britain and its colonies. The nature of contemporary globalization is analysed and compared and contrasted to global processes in the past. Then students are introduced to some of the most significant demographic transformations that have accompanied the political and economic detailed, specifically fertility and mortality transitions and major migrations, forced and voluntary.
Section Two
With particular reference to the contemporary and future city as an 'arena' for study, this section of the module conveys a range of current, theoretical and practical approaches in human geography, and seeks to locate this area of study within the broader subject area. The content forms an essential basis for understanding material at more advanced levels, particularly that relating to urban sustainability and regeneration. Some of the lectures will deliver conceptual, background material on aspects of urban morphology and functions, while others will focus on illustrative case studies to demonstrate the 'contended' nature of urban function, planning and governance. Latterly lectures and discussions examine some of the possible futures for cities, in terms of society and environment, form and function. Practical and fieldwork examples are employed to illustrate these themes and to introduce students to a range of quantitative and qualitative techniques which will be used in more advanced studies in levels 5 and 6. Practical and field approaches are also used to develop students' independent and group-work skills.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1x Essay 1500 words (semester 1, 50%) (Learning Outcomes 1, 2, 5)
1x Exam - 2 hours (semester 2, 50%) (Learning Outcomes 1 - 5)
Additional Assessment Details
Many lecture handouts and module booklets contain formative questions and activities that encourage students to evaluate their progress and understanding of core themes and issues. In addition students will receive feedback on submitted work. Participation in seminars and workshops is encouraged through which students should grow in their understanding by interacting with their peers and tutors.
1x Exam - 2 hours (semester 2, 50%) (Learning Outcomes 1 - 5)
Additional Assessment Details
Many lecture handouts and module booklets contain formative questions and activities that encourage students to evaluate their progress and understanding of core themes and issues. In addition students will receive feedback on submitted work. Participation in seminars and workshops is encouraged through which students should grow in their understanding by interacting with their peers and tutors.