Module Descriptors
DEVELOPMENT, GLOBALISATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
GEOG50239
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Elizabeth Young
Email: L.Young@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 130
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
The module will be delivered through a blended learning. Part of a two week summer school of 20 hours followed by an on-line VLE (Blackboard) support for learning and assessment over the summer 'semester'.
Formative learning will be delivered in a series of 5 ACTIVITIES over 10 weeks during the summer.
On-line distance learning will be supported by discussion boards and / or e-mail supervisory surgeries that will be incorporated into the activity hours.
Formative learning will be delivered in a series of 5 ACTIVITIES over 10 weeks during the summer.
On-line distance learning will be supported by discussion boards and / or e-mail supervisory surgeries that will be incorporated into the activity hours.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. a coursework essay of 1250-1500 words (50%) [1,2,3,4,5,6]
2. a two hour examination, comprising one essay and a short answer section (50%) [1,2,3,4,5,6]
Additional Assessment Details:
The examination will be held on campus in September.
Formative Assessment: Opportunities for ongoing formative feedback will be provided via the use of discussion boards and email interchanges to discuss the DL activities with both tutors and peers. This will allow students to self evaluate their understanding of module materials. Students will also have the opportunity to receive feedback from tutors on their essay plans
2. a two hour examination, comprising one essay and a short answer section (50%) [1,2,3,4,5,6]
Additional Assessment Details:
The examination will be held on campus in September.
Formative Assessment: Opportunities for ongoing formative feedback will be provided via the use of discussion boards and email interchanges to discuss the DL activities with both tutors and peers. This will allow students to self evaluate their understanding of module materials. Students will also have the opportunity to receive feedback from tutors on their essay plans
Module Indicative Content
This module examines key concepts, policies and practice in contemporary human geography. The module begins with an evaluation of core concepts in contemporary human geography, namely globalisation and development. These concepts are examined to illustrate the contested nature of theories of political, economic and social change. The module then assesses some important issues in contemporary human geography; these may include population, urbanisation and governance. The module concludes with a consideration of some pressing issues for the 21st century and reviews the emergence and potential relevance of the concept of sustainable development.
Module Resources
Books and other publications, documentary films and electronically-generated material in the University Library, the Sciences Learning Resource Centre, on video and through Internet
Module Texts
Johnston, R. J., Taylor, P.J., and Watts, M.J. (eds) (2002) Geographies of global change [Oxford: Blackwell]
Potter, R.B., Binns, T., Elliott, J.A. & Smith, D. (2004) Geographies of development (2nd ed.) [Harlow: Pearson]
Steger, M. (2003) Globalization: a very short introduction [Oxford: OUP]
Murray, W.E. (2006) Geographies of globalization [London: Routledge]
Potter, R.B., Binns, T., Elliott, J.A. & Smith, D. (2004) Geographies of development (2nd ed.) [Harlow: Pearson]
Steger, M. (2003) Globalization: a very short introduction [Oxford: OUP]
Murray, W.E. (2006) Geographies of globalization [London: Routledge]