2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
SOEE5495M Environment-Development Overseas Field Course
15 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Dr Susannah Sallu
Email: s.sallu@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
***Please note that students wanting to enrol on this module must read the conditions and follow the applications procedure stated below. APPLICATION DEADLINE 17.00 on October 10th 2016*****The expected dates for the fieldtrip are 25th March to 6th April 2017 (TBC)**
This module is approved as an Elective
Module summary
This module provides a structured opportunity for students to develop fieldwork and research skills and gain first-hand experience of environment-development issues in the developing world context of Tanzania. This module also provides an opportunity for students to reflect on, develop, and apply theoretical knowledge learnt in earlier classroom-based modules (eg SOEE5281M, SOEE5010M, SOEE5483M and PIED5256M).The module directly draws on staff-related research as well as local practitioner expertise and grassroots perspectives. The knowledge and skills developed will be of particular relevance to future environment-development professionals.Objectives
The objectives of this module are:1) To provide students with a structured opportunity to develop knowledge and experience of environment-development issues related to sustainability in a developing country setting.
2) To provide students with an opportunity to translate and apply theory learnt in the classroom into practice on the ground.
3) To provide students an opportunity to conduct closely supervised fieldwork in a developing country setting.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module students will be able to demonstrate:
1) In-depth knowledge and understanding of environment-development challenges in a developing country setting.
2) Both generic and more development-related fieldwork skills.
3) An ability to apply and develop theory within research.
4) Skills in group work, report writing, reflective writing and oral presentation.
Skills outcomes
- Research skills for environment-development studies
- Fieldwork planning, logistics, health & safety
- Group work
- Oral presentation
- Report writing
- Reflective writing (field diary).
Syllabus
Preparing for fieldwork (in Leeds)
1) Introduction to Environment-Development issues in Tanzania.
2) Introduction to the Environment & Development context of the East Usambara mountains.
3) Fieldwork logistics, health & safety
4) Research methods, planning & skills training.
Fieldcourse & fieldwork (in Tanzania)
1) Lectures & guided site visits with input from local experts* in the following fields:
- Biodiversity conservation & natural resource management
- Rural livelihoods
- Health & Education
- Tourism.
2) Fieldwork
Experts involved are likely to include:
- Nature Reserve Conservator
- Tourism Officer
- Biodiversity Officer - Agricultural & Livestock Extension Officer- Tour Guide Leader - Tanzania Forest Conservation Group Butterfly Project Coordinator- WWF Project Coordinator- East Usambara Tea Company representative
- Development NGO representatives
- Researcher from National Institute of Medical Research- LocalClinic Nurse/Doctor
- Head teacher, Primary School
- Community Development Officer- Community members.
*** Due to a high demand and limited number of places, this module is available by application only. You cannot register for this module via on-line registration.
Application forms can be requested via email from see-pgt-support@leeds.ac.uk.
Applications MUST be submitted by 17.00 to see-pgt-support@leeds.ac.uk on October 10th 2016.
The module will be offered subject to sufficient student interest and payment of £1400 additional module fee. The fee is payable in three installments (a deposit followed by two other equal installments in October and January). Student numbers are capped on this module. Students from all Masters Programmes are encouraged to apply, however priority will be given to students on the MSc Environment and Development programme in the first instance.***
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 1 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Presentation | 5 | 0.30 | 1.50 |
| Fieldwork | 8 | 3.50 | 28.00 |
| Group learning | 15 | 2.00 | 30.00 |
| Lecture | 9 | 1.00 | 9.00 |
| Tutorial | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Private study hours | 76.50 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 73.50 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
- Pre-trip research of literature and project documents about field study site.- Daily field diary entries.
- Post-trip data analysis, reading, research and report writing.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Student progress will be monitored:1) during the planning process in the tutorial (levels of participation and understanding will be observed through observation)
2) during fieldwork supervision (participation, progress and understanding assessed through observation)
3) formally through assessment of oral presentation
4) formally when field diary assessed
5) formally when report assessed.
Feedback will be provided at each of these stages.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Project | 4,000 words | 75.00 |
| Presentation | Verbal presentation | 15.00 |
| Reflective log | 3 page summary of field diary | 10.00 |
| 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 websiteLast updated: 03/08/2016
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