2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

GEOG1320 Urban Living

10 creditsClass Size: 25

Module manager: Dr Deirdre Conlon
Email: d.conlon@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

This module is mutually exclusive with

GEOG1310	People, Place and Politics
GEOG1315	People, Place and Politics (Joint Honours)

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module is one strand of GEOG1310 People Place and Politics, a 2nd semester core 40 credit module in BA Geography. It is comprised of 10 weekly lectures and seminars on transitions in UK cities and cities globally. Students are also able to attend a selection of seminars and practicals of the larger GEOG1310 module to help widen their knowledge and skills. It is assessed by an exam.

Objectives

- To develop students' human geography knowledge and skills within the core area of urban geography
- To explore key contemporary urban change issues through a mix of learning and teaching activities and in different global contexts
- To further develop transferable skills
- To encourage students to develop as independent learners through structured activities

Learning outcomes
- an understanding of the different spaces occupied in cities by different social and ethnic groups
- an understanding of potential scenarios for future, sustainable cities
- an understanding of debates surrounding ideal or model cities
- an understanding of the changing welfare state and implications for service provision
- an understanding of the importance of access and equity in geographies of health and education
- an understanding of the strategies used by modern retailers to gain market share in the UK

Syllabus

This is a 10-week lecture programme and associated seminars for UL 1 and practicals for UL2 linked to key topics.
Indicative topics to be explored: Changing cities and urban economies; urban regeneration; representing cities; urban politics & conflict; experiencing cities

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Class tests, exams and assessment	1	2.00	2.00
Lecture	10	1.00	10.00
Seminar	10	1.00	10.00
Independent online learning hours			10.00
Private study hours			68.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Students will be given directed independent study, both individual and group work. Tasks will be specific and also supported by VLE materials.

The aim of this is to inculcate a culture of independent working while supporting students while they are learning to learn. Online learning will include some specific online tasks plus review of course materials.

Private study will mainly be in preparation for assessments, and general review of module materials eg guided reading, preparation for presentations, etc.

Methods of assessment

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	1 hr 30 mins	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		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: 31/10/2018

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