Module Descriptors
CITIES AND SUSTAINABILITY
GEOG50506
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: 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 Resources
University library facilities, Internet and email, videos held by the Sciences Learning Resource Centre
Module Texts
Evans, Bob Joas, Marko Sundback, Susan (2005) Governing Sustainable Cities Earthscan, London
Marcotullio Peter J. and McGranahan, Gordon (eds.) (2006) Scaling Urban Environmental Challenges From Local to Global and Back
Earthscan, London
Roberts, Peter, Ravetz, Joe , and George Clive (2009) Environment and the City ISBN: 978-0-415-30247-0 Routledge, London.
UNCHS (Habitat) (2009) Global Report on Human Settlements 2009: Planning Sustainable Cities. London: Earthscan
Wheeler Stephen M. and Beatley, Timothy (eds.) (2004) The Sustainable Urban Development Reader. Routledge, London.
Marcotullio Peter J. and McGranahan, Gordon (eds.) (2006) Scaling Urban Environmental Challenges From Local to Global and Back
Earthscan, London
Roberts, Peter, Ravetz, Joe , and George Clive (2009) Environment and the City ISBN: 978-0-415-30247-0 Routledge, London.
UNCHS (Habitat) (2009) Global Report on Human Settlements 2009: Planning Sustainable Cities. London: Earthscan
Wheeler Stephen M. and Beatley, Timothy (eds.) (2004) The Sustainable Urban Development Reader. Routledge, London.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. A coursework essay, 1250-1500 words in length (50%) [Learning Outcomes: 1 to 6]
2. A two hour exam consisting of a short questions section (50%) and one essay question (50%). [Learning Outcomes: 1 to 6]
Formative Assessment:
Opportunities for ongoing formative feedback will be provided during class sessions via strategies such as discussion of key issues and formative feedback on in-class worksheets.
2. A two hour exam consisting of a short questions section (50%) and one essay question (50%). [Learning Outcomes: 1 to 6]
Formative Assessment:
Opportunities for ongoing formative feedback will be provided during class sessions via strategies such as discussion of key issues and formative feedback on in-class worksheets.
Module Learning Strategies
The module will be delivered through a combination of:
a) 10 weekly 2 hour classes that will combine lecture, discussion and workshop activity.
b) independent learning through guided reading, project work and the use of internet sites.
It is essential for this module that independent reading, preparation of the written assessment, and revision for the exam, are undertaken concurrently through the course of the module using the 130 hours of allocated independent learning time, as all three activities inform each other.
a) 10 weekly 2 hour classes that will combine lecture, discussion and workshop activity.
b) independent learning through guided reading, project work and the use of internet sites.
It is essential for this module that independent reading, preparation of the written assessment, and revision for the exam, are undertaken concurrently through the course of the module using the 130 hours of allocated independent learning time, as all three activities inform each other.
Module Indicative Content
This module examines the meaning and nature of sustainability for cities in both the developed and the developing world. The module will examine a range of cultural, social, economic and environmental issues relating to sustainability, including urban governance and hazard management. These issues will be presented to students with reference to case-studies drawn from across the world, including Western Global Cities such as Sydney, developing world Mega-Cities such as Mexico City and Mumbai, and rapidly-developing Middle-Eastern cities such as Abu-Dhabi and Dubai.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None