Module Descriptors
DEVELOPMENT, GLOBALISATION AND SUSTAINABILITY
GEOG60399
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
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 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 Learning Strategies
Lectures 10 hours (introducing the major themes, concepts and their complexities);
Workshops 10 hours (allowing students to consider selected issues in more depth; facilitating student interaction, debate and the use of diverse resources);
Directed study 130 hours (consisting of a variety of activities: reading, accessing web sites, watching videos, participating in group learning etc, all designed to encourage their active engagement with the material.
Workshops 10 hours (allowing students to consider selected issues in more depth; facilitating student interaction, debate and the use of diverse resources);
Directed study 130 hours (consisting of a variety of activities: reading, accessing web sites, watching videos, participating in group learning etc, all designed to encourage their active engagement with the material.
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]
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 Additional Assessment Details
a. an essay of 1500-1750 words (50%) [1,2,3,4,5,6]
b. an examination (2 hours), comprising two essays (50%) [1,2,3,4,5,6]
Additional Assessment Details:
Formative Assessment: Opportunities for ongoing formative feedback will be provided during class sessions via strategies such as discussion of key issues. This 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
b. an examination (2 hours), comprising two essays (50%) [1,2,3,4,5,6]
Additional Assessment Details:
Formative Assessment: Opportunities for ongoing formative feedback will be provided during class sessions via strategies such as discussion of key issues. This 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 Special Admissions Requirements
None