Introducing Human Geographies 1

GEOG10251 Introducing Human Geographies 1 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 1 Nerea Okong'o Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 This course offers students a conceptual and geographical grasp of key debates within human geography. Most notably, the course will explore how geographers have understood and examined issues of social difference, identity (gender, sexuality - along with race and ethnicity), morals and ethics, bodies and emotions, the geopolitics of nation-states and borders, the politics and process of international migration, and the social geographies of the city. Using a range of contemporary examples from both the Global North and the Global South, the course will help students understand the ways in which geographical debates have shaped our knowledge of culture, place and politics. The knowledge base developed through these varied examples and debates will be of use to students in years 2 and 3 where course units directly develop some of the themes introduced here.  The course will be structured around a semester of 12 weeks with 2 study weeks. This course offers students a conceptual and geographical grasp of key debates within human geography. Most notably, the course will explore how geographers have understood and examined issues of social difference, identity (gender, sexuality - along with race and ethnicity), morals and ethics, bodies and emotions, the geopolitics of nation-states and borders, the politics and process of international migration, and the social geographies of the city. Using a range of contemporary examples from both the Global North and the Global South, the course will help students understand the ways in which geographical debates have shaped our knowledge of culture, place and politics. The knowledge base developed through these varied examples and debates will be of use to students in years 2 and 3 where course units directly develop some of the themes introduced here.  The course will be structured around a semester of 12 weeks with 2 study weeks. <div> • To explore key concepts in human geography. • To develop an understanding of how key concepts in human geography (such as gentrification, transnationalism, intersectionality, markets and uneven development, gender, therapeutic landscape) can be applied to real world examples.  • To explore the varied relationships between people, place and space and to examine the approaches geographers have used to examine these relationships.   • To develop a range of transferable skills including the ability to pose questions, construct an argument, synthesise ideas and analyse material.   </div>  Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of key concepts in human geography. Demonstrate an ability to analyse and conceptualise real world problems within an academic framework. Display an ability to critically interpret and evaluate different theoretical and methodological frameworks for understanding issues in human geography. Critically reflect upon varied sources of evidence in human geography and display an ability to analyse sources.   • History of Geography; Inter/ trans/multi-disciplinarity of geography.  • Political geographies • Feminist Geographies  • Economic Geographies  • Population and Health Geographies • Black and (Post)colonial Geographies • Geographies of Representation • Geographies of Difference  • Transport, Mobilities and Migration Geographies   The course unit will be delivered by 20 hours of lecture-based material (including short exercises and in-class debates). The lectures will introduce students to a variety of issues within contemporary human geography, and will encourage students to reflect upon and discuss how geographers have thought about, researched and worked on, the real world relevance of these key issues. Students will be expected to complete reading between lectures and to undertake some preparation work for in class exercises. Sessions will draw upon a range of resources, including powerpoint slides which will be posted to the VLE for all sessions, links to relevant web resources, core readings and video clips. A comprehensive archive of all sources and links will be compiled on the VLE for student use, along with details of the course assessment.  0 Other 100%   <figure class="table"><table class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse:collapse;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-insideh:.5pt solid windowtext;mso-border-insidev:.5pt solid windowtext;mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt;mso-table-layout-alt:fixed;" border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="99%"><tbody><tr style="mso-yfti-firstrow:yes;mso-yfti-irow:0;"><td style="border:1.0pt solid windowtext;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:175.5pt;" width="234">Assessment task</td><td style="border-bottom-style:solid;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:solid;border-top-style:solid;border-width:1.0pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:63.8pt;" width="85">Length</td><td style="border-bottom-style:solid;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:solid;border-top-style:solid;border-width:1.0pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:99.25pt;" width="132">How and when feedback is provided</td><td style="border-bottom-style:solid;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right-style:solid;border-top-style:solid;border-width:1.0pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:63.75pt;" width="85">Weighting within unit (if relevant)</td></tr><tr style="mso-yfti-irow:1;mso-yfti-lastrow:yes;"><td style="border-bottom-style:solid;border-color:windowtext;border-left-style:solid;border-right-style:solid;border-top-style:none;border-width:1.0pt;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:175.5pt;" width="234">Online Open Book Exam (Short Essays)</td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top-style:none;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:63.8pt;" width="85">1200 words</td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top-style:none;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:99.25pt;" width="132">Comments on marked exam; feedback discussion with AA</td><td style="border-bottom:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-left-style:none;border-right:1.0pt solid windowtext;border-top-style:none;mso-border-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-left-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;mso-border-top-alt:solid windowtext .5pt;padding:0cm 5.4pt;vertical-align:top;width:63.75pt;" width="85">100%</td></tr></tbody></table></figure> BA(Hons) Geography BA(Hons) Geography First Year Mandatory BSc(Hons) Geography BSc(Hons) Geography First Year Mandatory BA (Hons) Geog w Int Study BA (Hons) Geog w Int Study First Year Mandatory BSc (Hons) Geog w Int Study BSc (Hons) Geog w Int Study First Year Mandatory MGeog MGeog First Year Mandatory MGeog (with Planning) MGeog (with Planning) First Year Mandatory MGeog with International Dev MGeog with International Dev First Year Mandatory BA Geography w Placement BA Geography with Placement First Year Mandatory BSc Geography w Placement BSc Geography w Placement First Year Mandatory Y Agnew, J. 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