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.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -1. No major omissions or inaccuracies in the deployment of information / skills2. Some grasp of theoretical conceptual practical elements3. Integration of theory/practice/information present intermittently in pursuit of the assessed works' objectives.This translates to Satisfactory Standard Pass : D- to D+

-good -1. Much or most of the relevant information and skills accurately deployed2. Good/adequate grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements3. Good/fair integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed works' objectives.4. Evidence of the use of creative and reflective skillsThis translates to Average to High Standard Pass : C- to B+

-excellent -1. An outstanding performance, exceptionally able2. The relevant information accurately deployed3. Excellent grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practice elements4. Very good integration of theory/practice/information in pursuit of the assessed work's objectives.5. Strong evidence of the use of creative and reflective skillsThis translates to Excellent Standard Class One: A- to A*

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