2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

TRAN2065 Transport and Social Sustainability

10 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Zahara Batool
Email: Z.Batool@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module aims to develop students’ understanding of transport and travel and how it interacts with society at large, from the perspective of social sustainability. Guided by lectures and participatory workshops, students will understand the dynamic ways in which transport and travel influence and are influenced by society, and how transport policy, provision and use in light of politics, protest and community engagement, represent an opportunity to create sustainable futures. For example, by understanding the influence of transport protests on the development of transport systems, or the role of community engagement in transport policy development. 

Objectives

The objectives of this module are: -         

(1)    to identify and develop a conceptual understanding of the dynamic ways in which transport and travel influence and are influenced by society and how this relates to sustainability;

(2)    to develop an understanding of  the social significance, character and multiple meanings of transport and travel demand in everyday lives, and the power relations, ethics and contestations bound up with individual and organisational decisions on transport;-       

(3)    to engage students with multiple theoretical perspectives that link with contemporary debates

(4)    an appreciation of the social impacts of transport policy solutions for achieving liveable, sustainable communities

Such knowledge is essential for graduates working in the transport field and other policy sectors where transport can be an important factor. For example, what is the changing nature of travel demand and why sustainable transport systems should not only assess economic and environmental impacts but wider social impacts of transport decisions. Or, for example, how might socio-psychological perspectives of different modes of transport be a barrier to successful transport policy implementation to increase walking and cycling to improve health?

Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:

1. Explain the relationship between transport and social sustainability.
2. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the changing character of transport and travel, for example, in relation to the theories of inequalities, exclusion, social capital, and social networks.
3. Apply relevant theoretical and empirical social perspectives to mitigate contemporary transport challenges, for example, in relation to the influence of politics, government, community engagement, ethics, power and protest.

Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:

4. Use of critical thinking and research skills to access, read and reflect upon a range of academic, and non-academic sources to develop reasoned arguments.
5. Application of technical, team working and communication skills.
6. Develop independent learning skills and reflect upon that learning.

Syllabus

Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Lectures	10	1.00	10.00
seminars	10	1.00	10.00
Independent online learning hours			6.00
Private study hours			74.00
Total Contact hours			20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

In preparation for the coursework assignment, formative feedback opportunities will be provided throughout the module, including weekly seminars, where students will be involved in small group activities facilitated by seminar leaders who will be able to respond to misunderstandings, as well as reinforce & enhance understandings. 

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Assignment	.	100.00
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: 07/06/2024 15:35:01

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