Geography Field Class (L7024)
Geography Field Class
Module L7024
Module details for 2010/11.
18 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This course will introduce students to a particular field class destination, usually overseas. After a series of preporatory lectures they will carry out data collection in situ for a period of about 10-14 days.
Analysis and writing up of a research report will take place upon their return.
The course presents an opportunity for faculty to familiarise students with a location in which they themselves conduct research and gives students the experience of carrying out their own research in that location.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, a successful student should be able to:
1. Implement quantitative and/or qualitative research methods.
2. Familiarise themselves with the landscape and culture of a selected research site.
3. Write a good field report.
4. Have experience of field data collection and analysis which will assist in the preparation of their final year project.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Report | Summer Week 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Term | Seminar | 2 hours | 111111111000 |
| Spring Term | Seminar | 2 hours | 111111111000 |
| Spring Term | Seminar | 2 hours | 111111111100 |
| Spring Term | Seminar | 1 hour | 100100001000 |
| Spring Term | Fieldwork | 4 hours | 001000010000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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