Overview

The module will focus on the following key themes:

• Conservation and human behaviour
• Conservation and rural development
• Rule-breaking in conservation
• Conservation conflicts

The module will have a global focus and use examples from across the world.

Assessment Strategy

-threshold -Grades D- to C+Online test: Adequate understanding of key concepts. Limited ability to generate descriptive statistics from a quantitative dataset.Policy brief: Adequate subject knowledge showing some understanding of the multi-disciplinary nature of processes and events. Some engagement with the literature. Standard of written communication could be improved.Report: Displays adequate subject knowledge and is able to draw basic conclusions. The report is focused on the topic, but with room for improvement. Displays some evidence of engagement with the literature but this is limited and/or poorly referenced. Standard of written communication good be improved.

-good -Grades B- to B+Online test: Good understanding of key concepts. Ability to generate correct descriptive statistics from a quantitative dataset.Policy brief: Good subject knowledge and understanding of the multi-disciplinary nature of processes and events. Good engagement with the literature. High standard of written communication.Report: Displays strong subject knowledge and understanding of key concepts. The report is focused on the topic in question and addresses it clearly. Good engagement with the literature evidenced through citing and referencing. A high standard of written communication incorporating a good standard of data presentation.

-excellent -Grades A- and aboveOnline test: Clear understanding with wide and thorough knowledge of key concepts. Ability to generate correct descriptive statistics from a quantitative dataset.Policy brief: Excellent subject knowledge. Understanding of the multi-disciplinary nature of processes and events. Excellent engagement with the literature. Elegant and flowing presentation, with flair for subject.Report: Excellent subject knowledge and understanding of key concepts. The report is focused and demonstrates critical thinking and original interpretation and argument. Excellent engagement with the literature and clear citing and referencing. Elegant and flowing written communication incorporating an excellent standard of data presentation.

Learning Outcomes

• To be able to accurately explain and exemplify the social context of conservation activities.

• To be able to discuss approaches to understanding and evaluating the influence of human behaviour on conservation.

• To be able to manipulate a quantitative data sets and produce statistical outputs.

• To critically evaluate the impact of human behaviour on decision-making within conservation.