Advanced Human Geography Fieldcourse

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Understand the relationships between human processes in shaping physical environments (A2)
• Understand the distinctiveness of particular places and regions within the global mosaic; (A4)
• Understand the importance of integrity, quality assurance and archiving in relation to data. (D6)
• Understand the nature of change in environments created by people (A1)
• Analyse reflectively and critically literature in human geography (B1)
• Understand the discipline of human geography as dynamic, plural and contested; (A7)
• Assess the merits of contrasting geographical theories, explanations and policies; (B2)
• Collect, analyse and understand data in human geography, using field techniques; (D4)
• Structure conceptual and empirical geographical material into a reasoned argument. (B7)
• Produce fluent and comprehensive written reports on complex topics; (C2)
• Understand the ways in which geographical data of various types can be combined, interpreted and modelled; (D5)
• Use your interpersonal skills in group activities, including project work in the field and have a respect for differing views. (C7)
• Marshal, retrieve, abstract and synthesise information from a range of different geographical sources; (B3) (C6)
• Conduct field research with appropriate techniques, in a responsible and safe manner, paying due attention to risk assessment, rights of access, relevant health and safety regulations, and sensitivity to the impact of investigations on the environment and stakeholders. (D2)

Preparatory lectures leading up to the fieldtrip: Introduction to the fieldwork city; research ethics and Ergo

The Fieldtrip in Geography

Follow up lectures after the fieldtrip: data analysis and writing up

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures

Daily tutorials in the field

Field-based research experience

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal & External