Overview

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

• Seven 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

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

• Seven 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 Strategy

-threshold -Grade D- to D+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 work’s objectives.

-good -Grade C- to B+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’ objectives4] Evidence of the use of creative and reflective skills.

-excellent -Grade A- and above1] An outstanding performance, exceptionally able2] The relevant information accurately deployed3] 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.

Learning Outcomes

• Ability to plan and execute a clear and well-structured individual PowerPoint presentation followed by informal peer review process(not included in Assessment)

• Competences in presenting research and field based findings, reflections and conclusions in both an essay and short report format.

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

• To develop knowledge and understanding of a range of geographical issues as exemplified in Barcelona , Girona and rural Catalonia.