Exploring Place
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| GEOG1017 | Geography | 1 | 10 | Spring UK |
- Code
- GEOG1017
- School
- Geography
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 10
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
The module introduces students to geographical research on place, conveying current research in the field, including that carried out within the School of Geography. Students will gain knowledge of key concepts and methodological approaches, with understanding developed through the examination of place-based case studies. Lectures will outline developments in the geographical study of place in recent decades, and explore key themes such as place and nature, place and mapping, place and culture, and place and municipality. The challenges and opportunities offered by the digital exploration of place will be outlined, using case studies of digital mapping and the public display of geographical information. Regional and civic case studies will show how the research themes presented in the module can be brought together around the study of specific places and landscapes. Throughout the module, staff will draw upon their own research as well as the wider academic literature, giving students a sense of the possibilities of geographical research exploring place.
Target Students
Open to all students at level 1. Recommended optional module for students taking single honours BA Geography (L700). Available to JYA students.
Classes
This module will be delivered by lectures.
Assessment
- 100% Electronic Exam (2-hour): Electronic exam
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to provide students with an introduction to the geographical understanding of place, conveying current research in the field, including that carried out within the School of Geography. Students will gain knowledge of key concepts and methodological approaches in the exploration of place, with understanding developed through the examination of place-based case studies.Learning Outcomes
a. Intellectual skills. The student will be able to:
- Identify and explain core concepts in the study of place.
- Understand the methods through which geographers research places.
b. Professional practical skills. The student will be able to:
- Produce essays conveying an understanding of geographical research on place.
c. Transferable skills. The student will be able to:
- Communicate complex written ideas.
- Critically evaluate research literature.