Geographies of Global Change
| Module title | Geographies of Global Change |
|---|---|
| Module code | GEO1106 |
| Academic year | 2019/0 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Professor Clive Barnett (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 250 |
|---|
Module description
Through a focus on key spatial concepts and a critical treatment of key topics (including geographies of development and childhood, global health, and the global economy), this module provides an introduction to how to think geographically about contemporary global issues. It does so by demonstrating the ways in which the description, explanation, and evaluation of global issues are debated in academic fields and contested in the world. The module is suitable for the non-specialist, and can, for example, be a complement to Economics- and Politics-related pathways.
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module will provide you with an overview of debates concerning how to think geographically about contemporary global issues. It provides you with a sound knowledge of the key processes shaping global change, and a range of intellectual perspectives used to explain and evaluate those processes. This is achieved through a focus on key spatial concepts in human geography and related disciplines, alongside detailed discussions of key topics.
The module seeks to develop the following graduate attributes:
- Independent working through summative and formative reading and writing assessments.
- Articulating concepts and evidence in order to develop reasoned arguments through written assessments.
- Interpersonal skills through small group discussions.
- Advanced writing skills through individual assessment essay.
The topics taught on this module draw on the research expertise of module staff.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Outline key spatial concepts used in the analysis of global change
- 2. Identify key debates in the interpretation of the geographies of global change
- 3. Apply key spatial concepts to the analysis of selected global issues
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Discuss the contested and provisional nature of geographical knowledge
- 5. Analyse and synthesise information and recognise relevance
- 6. Form and communicate an opinion through sustaining reasoned argument
- 7. Interpret difference forms of academic knowledge (textbooks, papers, monographs) and recognise the differences between them
- 8. Differentiate between conceptual and empirical knowledge
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 9. Communicate ideas in writing in a coherent and reasoned manner
- 10. Interpret qualitative and quantitative information
- 11. Independently study using appropriate resources
Syllabus plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
- Global urbanisation
- The global economy
- Growing-up global
- Global health
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 130 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 17 | Lectures |
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 3 | Workshops |
| Guided Independent Study | 6 | Preparation for workshops |
| Guided Independent Study | 92 | Reading ahead of and after the lecture |
| Guided Independent Study | 32 | Revision for exam |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-class, facilitated small-group discussion of module themes | 2 x 1.5 hours workshops | All | Oral and written via ELE |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 100 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | 100 | 2 hours | All | Written and tutorial |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination | Examination | All | August Ref/Def |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to sit a further examination. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
- Barnett, C., Robinson, J. and Rose, G. Eds. 2008. Geographies of Globalisation: A Demanding World. Sage Publications Ltd: London.
- Cloke, P., Crang, P. and Goodwin, M. Eds. 2014. Introducing Human Geographies. Third Edition. Routledge: Abingdon, Oxon.
- Daniels, P., Bradshaw, M., Shaw, D. and Sidaway, J. Eds. 2012. An Introduction to Human Geography.Fourth Edition. Pearson Education Limited: Harlow.
- Sparke, M. 2013. Introducing Globalization: Ties, Tensions, and Uneven Integration. John Wiley & Sons Ltd: Chichester.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 4 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 01/08/2011 |
| Last revision date | 12/09/2018 |
