2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

GEOG3051 Research Frontier: Citizenship and Belonging

20 creditsClass Size: 10

Module manager: Robert Vanderbeck
Email: r.vanderbeck@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2008/09

Pre-requisite qualifications

Overall average of Level 2 modules of at least 60

This module is mutually exclusive with

GEOG3032	Radical Geographies: Engagement, Theory, Praxis
GEOG3980	Research Frontier: Urban Culture and Consumption

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module introduces students to research currently being undertaken by members of the School of Geography's Citizenship and Belonging research cluster. The module thus offers students the opportunity to engage with issues at the forefront of contemporary geographical research. Members of this research cluster are engaged in research around several core themes including social identity, social inclusion, equality and diversity, the construction of 'publics', transnationalism and diaspora. Attendance at selected departmental and research cluster seminars are a central part of the module

Objectives

On completion of the module students should be able to demonstrate:
1) an extended understanding of a range of issues relevant to the study of citizenship and belonging in human geography;
2) an awareness of theoretical and empirical issues at the forefront of academic inquiry in social and cultural geography;
3) an understanding of research currently being conducted by the School's teaching staff and of the intellectual context within which this research is conducted;
4) advanced skills in the identification of literature and the preparation of seminar papers;
5) advanced skills in essay preparation and writing;
6) enhanced skills in discussion and argument in seminar conditions.

Skills outcomes
A Knowledge and Understanding
A1 The dynamic nature of geographical thought and practice and the inter-relationships between the discipline and the physical and natural sciences, the social sciences and humanities
A4 Spatial patterns and relationships in human phenomena at a variety of scales
A5 The geography of places and their constitution by environmental, economic, social and political processes, and the influence of places on these processes
A6 The geographies of difference and inequality with particular reference to historical development, ethnicity, class, gender and the changing nature of urban and regional economies and policy
A7 Contemporary debates about time-space relationships, globalization and global interconnections
A10 The contribution of geography to development of environmental political, economic and cultural agendas, policies and practices

B Cognitive skills
B1 Abstraction and synthesis of information from a variety of sources
B2 Assessment and critical evaluation of the merits of contrasting theories, explanations, policies
B3 Critical analysis and interpretation of data and text
B4 Developing reasoned arguments
B5 Solving problems and making reasoned decisions

C Practical/professional skills
C4 Collect, interpret and synthesise different types of quantitative and qualitative geographical data
C5 Recognise the ethical issues involved in geographical debates and enquiries

D Key skills
D1 Learn in familiar and unfamiliar situations
D2 Communicate effectively (in writing, verbally and through graphical presentations)
D5 Identify, retrieve, sort and exchange geographical information using a wide range of sources
D6 Work as part of a team and to recognise and respect the viewpoints of others
D7 Manage time and organise work effectively

Syllabus

The syllabus will vary slightly from year to year, reflecting shifts in the research frontier in citizenship and belonging. This module introduces students to research currently being undertaken by members of the School of Geography's Citizenship and Belonging research cluster. Members of this research cluster are engaged in research around several core themes including social identity, social inclusion, equality and diversity, the construction of 'publics', transnationalism and diaspora.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	6	1.00	6.00
Seminar	10	2.00	20.00
Private study hours			174.00
Total Contact hours			26.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

80 hours reading to support seminar discussions
24 hours reading to support research seminars/lectures
20 hours reading and preparation for presentation
50 hours reading and preparation for assessed essay

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Through participation in seminars and through an oral presentation (pass for credit) on their chosen essay topic.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Essay	3,500 Words	70.00
Oral Presentation	15 Minutes	10.00
Report	1,000 Words	20.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 28/04/2009

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