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2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

GEOG2670 Approaching Human Geography

20 creditsClass Size: 200

Module manager: Dr David Bell
Email: d.j.bell@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2008/09

This module is not approved as an Elective

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:

1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of conceptual approaches to human geographical inquiry;
2. Demonstrate a basic understanding of the processes shaping changing approaches in human geography;
3. Assess the merits of contrasting approaches in human geography;
4. Develop a proposal for a conceptually-grounded piece of geographical research.

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
A2 The diversity of global environments and the operation of, and inter-relationships between physical and biological systems over a wide range of spatial and temporal scales
A3 Patterns and processes of environmental change and their inter-relationships with human activities
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
A8 The role of changes in technology, the nature of work and labour markets in influencing spatial patterns of economic activity
A9 The theory and application of quantitative, visualisation and other spatial techniques across a wide range of geographical contexts
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
C1 Plan, design, execute and report geographical research both individually and as part of a team
C2 Undertake effective laboratory and field work (with due regard for safety and risk assessment)
C3 Employ a variety of technical and laboratory-based methods for the analysis and presentation of spatial and environmental information (e.g. GIS, water chemistry, etc)
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)
D3 Apply numerical and computational skills to geographical information
D4 Use information technology effectively (including use of spreadsheet, database and word processing programmes; Internet and e-mail)
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

1. Making human geographies
2. Positivist geographies
3. Applied geography and GIS
4. Marxist geographies
5. Humanistic and behavioural geographies
6. Realist geographies
7. Feminist and postcolonial geographies
8. Postmodern geographies and beyond
9. Relevance in human geography research
10. Dissertation Intoduction
11. Cluster Presentation 1
12. Cluster Presentation 2
13. Cluster Presentation 3
14. Dissertation Fair

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture141.0014.00
Tutorial101.0010.00
Private study hours176.00
Total Contact hours24.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Private study

50 hours reading to support individual lectures and to prepare for tutorials
35 hours reading, bibliographical research and preparation for assessed essay
35 hours reading, bibliographical research and preparation for assessed literature review
56 hours revision and preparation for dissertation proposal form

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Through tutorials

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
Essay1,500 words12.50
Literature Review1,500 words12.50
Written WorkDissertation Proposal 2,000 words25.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)50.00

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


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)2 hr 00 mins50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)50.00

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: 31/03/2008

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