Module Descriptors
REGENERATION POLICY AND PRACTICE
GEOG50402
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Allan Watson
Email: A.Watson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 28
Independent Study Hours: 122
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK -ESSAY weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
There has always been government policy to address failing areas, however in the last decade there has been a significant growth in regeneration activity in the UK in terms of capital expenditure, persons employed, scope and number of programmes. This module will first set regeneration policy within an institutional context (central government, Regional Development Agencies, local authorities, NGOs, business and quangos) before examining a range of approaches with reference to case study examples and best practice. A wide range of regeneration strategies and approaches now exist including physical, cultural, housing, employment, sport, education, community all with their advantages and disadvantages which can be explored. Field session(s) will be used to provide students with the opportunity to examine local regeneration initiatives. This module is vocationally orientated and will be useful for anyone considering a career in the regeneration sector.
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures (10 hours)
Whole group activities including field work (18 hours)
Whole group activities including field work (18 hours)
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 2 hour examination consisting of a short answer section (students attempt all questions) and an essay section (students write an essay on one title from a list) 50% (1,3,4)
A 1250 - 1500 word essay. 50 % (2,4)
Additional Assessment Details: The examination will contain questions that will require students to specifically use the observations that they made during the field session(s)
Formative Assessment: Self/peer assessed quizzes and/or the use of formative questions on handouts together with the discussion of group and field activities will allow students to self evaluate their understanding of module materials. Students will also be provided with the opportunity to receive feedback on their essay plans
A 1250 - 1500 word essay. 50 % (2,4)
Additional Assessment Details: The examination will contain questions that will require students to specifically use the observations that they made during the field session(s)
Formative Assessment: Self/peer assessed quizzes and/or the use of formative questions on handouts together with the discussion of group and field activities will allow students to self evaluate their understanding of module materials. Students will also be provided with the opportunity to receive feedback on their essay plans
Module Resources
School of Science Learning Resources Centre (Regeneration and Renewal, New Start journals). University library.
Module Texts
Burwood S & Roberts P (2002) Learning from experience: the BURA guide to achieving effective and lasting regeneration.
Fyfe N & Kenny J T (2005) The Urban Geography Reader.
Trott T (2002) Best practice in regeneration: because it works.
Fyfe N & Kenny J T (2005) The Urban Geography Reader.
Trott T (2002) Best practice in regeneration: because it works.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None