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Module DXX-3003:
Field course Barcelona

Module Facts

Run by School of Natural Sciences

20.000 Credits or 10.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 1

Organiser: Dr Eifiona Lane

Overall aims and purpose

  1. To introduce and develop knowledge base of the physical, economic and cultural resources, geography, history of the city of Barcelona and the autonomous region of Catalonia Spain;
  2. To develop competence in applying, investigative and analytical methodologies to a non-British, European situation, and to adopting appropriate investigative strategies and tolerances in relation to cultural, political and linguistic differences;
  3. To develop critical knowledge and understanding of issues and practice in regional development in the context of Barcelona as a regional capital and Catalonia as an autonomous region within the European contexts;
  4. To further critical knowledge and understanding of issues, resources, policy and practice in relation to planning, business,heritage and nature conservation, sustainable tourism, culture and language in Barcelona and Catalonia. Specific themes will be selected and will be introduced by the staff.
  5. To apply and further study skills and competence in investigating and gathering data in a new place based and geographical setting, collating , analysing, interpreting and evaluating that date and presenting findings in a range of coherent forms – the planning presentation , extended research essay, and short tasks .

Course content

This single semester, 20-credit module at Level Six (third UG year) includes the following elements and is assessed 100% by coursework: -

• Five day field course studying the Autonomous Region of Catalonia and its capital city of Barcelona. A detailed itinerary is provided in the field visit handbook for the group which includes a period of individual research

• A series of one-hour staff lead preparatory seminars, Wks1-5. These are compulsory .

• Directed investigative and analytical research task to inform a 10 minute formal power-point presentation for week 5. This will be undertaken individually with each person tackling a set theme of choice relevant as background research for the study tour.

• During your field week you will gather material/observations to inform your choice of research report. You will be required to submit an individually written, evaluative and analytical report by the end of the semester

Assessment Criteria

excellent

Grade A- and above 1] An outstanding performance, exceptionally able 2] The relevant information accurately deployed 3] Excellent grasp of theoretical/conceptual/ information in pursuit of the assessed work’s objectives.
4] Strong evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

threshold

Grade D- to D+ 1] No major omissions or inaccuracies in the deployment of information / skills 2] Some grasp of theoretical conceptual practical elements 3] Integration of theory/practice/information present intermittently in pursuit of the assessed work’s objectives.

good

Grade C- to B+ 1] Much or most of the relevant information and skills accurately deployed 2] Good /adequate grasp of theoretical/conceptual/practical elements 3] Good / fair integration of theory /practice/information in pursuit of the assessed works’ objectives 4] Evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

Learning outcomes

  1. To develop knowledge and understanding of a range of geographical issues as exemplified in Barcelona and Catalonia.

  2. To develop skills and competence in collating, analysing, interpreting, evaluating and reporting individual research in a new geographical setting.

  3. Competences in presenting research findings and conclusions in both an essay and short report format.

  4. Ability to plan and execute a clear and well-structured individual PowerPoint presentation.

  5. Carrying out a simple and informal peer review process.

Assessment Methods

Type Name Description Weight
INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION Presentation including Q & A session

Students select one theme from a list as background context for the field course.

10.00
COURSEWORK Four short tasks

The word count does not include references.

50.00
REPORT Research Report

Your word count does not include references. Students choose from a list of report choices.

40.00

Teaching and Learning Strategy

Hours
Seminar 4
Group Project 2
Fieldwork

5 day field work (8 hours per day)

40
Private study

Private and self-guided study

150
Workshop

4* 1 hour preparatory weekly workshops up until week 5.

4

Transferable skills

  • Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
  • Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
  • Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
  • Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
  • Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
  • Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
  • Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sentistevely with others
  • Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
  • Safety-Consciousness - Having an awareness of your immediate environment, and confidence in adhering to health and safety regulations
  • Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
  • Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
  • Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting
  • Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others

Resources

Resource implications for students

S

Talis Reading list

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/dxx-3003.html

Pre- and Co-requisite Modules

Pre-requisites:

  • DXC-2001: Datblyg Cyn: Byd-eang i Lleol
  • DXX-1004: Introducing Human Geographies
  • DXC-1004: Cyflwyno Daearyddiaethau Dynol
  • DXX-2001: Sustain Dev: Global to Local

Courses including this module

Optional in courses:

  • L700: BA Geography year 3 (BA/GEOG)
  • L702: BA Geography (4 yr with placement) year 4 (BA/GEOG4)
  • L701: BA Geography (with International Experience) year 4 (BA/GEOGIE)
  • F800: BSC Geography year 3 (BSC/GEOG)
  • F806: BSc Geography (4 yr with placement) year 4 (BSC/GEOG4)
  • F802: BSc Geography (with International Experience) year 4 (BSC/GEOGIE)
  • F801: MGeog Geography year 3 (MGEOG/G)
  • F805: MGeog Geography with International Experience year 4 (MGEOG/GIE)

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