Module Descriptors
REGENERATION POLICY AND PRACTICE
GEOG60298
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
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%
- REPORT weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures (10 hours)
Whole group activities including field work (18 hours)
Whole group activities including field work (18 hours)
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 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
Module Resources
School of Science Learning Resources Centre (Regeneration and Renewal, New Start journals).
Module Additional Assessment Details
A 2 hour exam 50% in which students are required to write two essay answers (1,4)
A 1500 - 1750 word report (utilising key socio-economic datasets). 50 % (2,3,4)
Additional Assessment Details: In the examination students will be required to answer a question that relates specifically to the observations that they made during the field session(s). The report requires students to use appropriate socio-economic data sets to analyse and critically evaluate specific regional or local area regeneration schemes.
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 report plans
A 1500 - 1750 word report (utilising key socio-economic datasets). 50 % (2,3,4)
Additional Assessment Details: In the examination students will be required to answer a question that relates specifically to the observations that they made during the field session(s). The report requires students to use appropriate socio-economic data sets to analyse and critically evaluate specific regional or local area regeneration schemes.
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 report plans