Social Geography (L7016)
Social Geography
Module L7016
Module details for 2010/11.
12 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
Following an introduction to the development of social geography and the theoretical positioning ofGiddens, Harvey, Foucault etc., the course will focus around the concept of social relations and space. Thisrelationship is explored through the geographies of class, ethnicity, sexuality and gender relation(including the development of feminist geographies), at a variety of spatial scales, from local to global, andboth urban and rural. We include studies of rural society in western Europe and the developing world;urban geography, including the geographies of global cities, of gentrification, suburbanisation and the edgecity; demographic structures and migration flows.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course the successful learner will have acquired:
Knowledge and understanding
(i) an understanding of the main and conflicting approaches to contemporary social geography
(ii) an awareness of the basic patterns and processes of social change now affecting urban and rural areas in Anglo-American society and the Developing world.
(iii) Knowledge of the power relations and inequalities within society at a variety of spatial scales
Intellectual, practical and transferable skills
(iv) the ability to evaluate a range of material and to communicate complex social ideas
(v) enhanced oral presentation skills;
(vi) enhanced essay and report writing skills
(vii) greater awareness of resources in the library and www
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | Autumn Week 10 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Lecture | 2 hours | 111111111000 |
| Autumn Term | Workshop | 1 hour | 000000010000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Ben Rogaly
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