- Department: Environment and Geography
- Module co-ordinator: Dr. Jessica Roberts
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: I
- Academic year of delivery: 2022-23
- See module specification for other years: 2021-22
The module contributes towards the development of an understanding of the diverse theories, concepts and critiques of development and inequality from a global perspective. This module will build on from the Global geographies and Environment, Development and Society modules covered in year 1. The module will focus on different strands of development (Sustainable development, globalisation and regionalism, creation and distribution of wealth, cultures and trends in society) and the processes that drive these factors both in the developed and the developing world.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Spring Term 2022-23 |
The module aims to prepare students with spatial awareness and the power to think holistically which are key abilities and relevant to a wide range of careers. Resource distribution, sustainable development, transport and location-based services are key sectors where the skills and knowledge obtained from this module can be applied.
On completion of this module, a capable student will be able to:
Subject content:
Academic and graduate skills
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Essay (1500 words) |
N/A | 30 |
Essay/coursework Essay (2500 words) |
N/A | 70 |
None
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Essay |
N/A | 100 |
Continuous feedback will be made available to the students during the seminar sessions.
Feedback on coursework will be delivered individually (4 week turnaround)
Reading material will be provided throughout the module, linked to the appropriate lectures on the VLE.