Module DXX-1004:
Introducing Human Geographies
Introducing Human Geographies 2023-24
DXX-1004
2023-24
School Of Natural Sciences
Module - Semester 1 & 2
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Sian Pierce
Overview
This module provides an introduction to Geographical thinking including some of following concepts: globalisation; space and place; people and the environment; urbanisation; identity and difference; population; migration; sustainability. Consideration is given of the broad and integrated relationship between people and place and their socio economic, political, cultural and natural environment.
Learning Outcomes
- Assess the competing perspectives by which human geographers have explained key processes such as resilience and Sustainable Development relating to the interaction of people with the environment.
- Describe and evaluate the contribution of key theoretical perspectives of Human Geographies
- To critically apply the concepts and theoretical perspectives of Human Geographies to a range of real world examples.
- Understand the scope and definition of Human Geographies
Assessment type
Summative
Weighting
10%
Assessment type
Summative
Weighting
20%
Assessment type
Summative
Weighting
50%
Assessment type
Summative
Weighting
20%