2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
GEOG1241 Geographical Scholarship for Geography-Geology Integrated Degree
10 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Dr Steve Carver
Email: s.j.carver@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
This module is mutually exclusive with
| GEOG1240 | Geographical Scholarship and Field Class |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module will provide you with comprehensive study skills including communication, research, using the library effectively & IT. It will also introduce you to key conceptual issues that are important to geographical inquiry and understand. There is a combination of lectures, regular tutorials and group work. This will provide a good skill basis for other modules.Objectives
On completion of this module students should:i. Appreciate and understand geographical scholarship and be able to assemble coherent arguments on geographical topics.
ii. Have aquired transferable skills and be able to demonstrate these through Personal Development Planning.
iii. Have developed Communication and Information Technology Skills including ability to use spreadsheet and presentation software, to access electronic library resources and to search the World Wide Web effectively.
iv. Have gained understanding of some key concepttual issues in Geography.
Learning outcomes
A Knowledge and Understanding
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the geographical knowledged covered in Level One Modules.
- Demonstrate understanding of key concepts in Geography
- Demonstrate an appreciation of Geography's position in a wider disciplinary context.
Skills outcomes
B Cognitive skills
B1 Abstraction and synthesis of information from a variety of sources
B3 Critical analysis and interpretation of data and text
B4 Developing reasoned arguments
C Practical/professional skills
C1 Plan, design, execute and report geographical research both individually and as part of a team.
C4 Collect, interpret and synthesise different types of quantitative and qualitative geographical data.
D Key skills
D1 Learn in familiar and unfamiliar situations
D2 Communicate effectively (in writing, verbally and through graphical presentations)
D4 Use information technology effectively (including use of spreadsheet, database and word processing programmes; Internet and e-mail)
D6 Work as part of a team and to recognise and respect the viewpoints of others
D7 Manage time and organise work effectively
Syllabus
Semester 1: Geography Scholarship/Skills
1. Introduction to geographical scholarship
2. Introduction to Leeds and walking tour.
3. Library skills for geographical research.
4. Writing Skills
5. Communicating and engaging with your sources & citation
6. Reading research papers
7. Guide to Assessment
8. Time Management
9. Ethics
Semester 2:Geography in today's world
1. Introduction and the early history of geographical thinking
2. Geography and global exploration
3. The evolution of geography as an academic discipline
4. Geography in society today
5. Geography in school and university
6. Science and truth
7. Subjectivity and objectivity in geography
8. Geography and questions of scale
9. Geography and questions of time
10.Conclusion: the place of geography in a wider world.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 19 | 1.00 | 19.00 |
| Practical | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Tutorial | 3 | 0.33 | 1.00 |
| Tutorial | 10 | 1.00 | 10.00 |
| Private study hours | 66.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 34.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Assessments- Essay and presentation due dates will be set by individual tutors throughout semesters 1 and 2.
- The skills portfolio will be due on Friday of Week 8 in semester 1.
- Feedback on essays, field reports and presentations will be provided on the School of Geography assignment/presentation report sheets. Additional written comments will be provided on essays and reports.
- The skills portfolio will be marked using a generic mark sheet and additional written comments will be provided.
- Feedback will be delivered to students in subsequent tutorials or within 2 weeks of submission where possible.
Plus regular tutorial meetings & three one-to-one meeting with tutor.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 2 x 1,500 words | 50.00 |
| Portfolio | Skills Portfolio | 20.00 |
| Literature Review | 1 x 1,500 words | 20.00 |
| Presentation | 1 Presentations | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Tutorial Essay assessments due dates will be set by individual tutors throughout semesters 1 & 2.
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 10/03/2009
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