Geography

Southeast England Field Class

Module code: F8515
Level 5
15 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Seminar, Fieldwork
Assessment modes: Portfolio

We are often told that we live in a globalised world where scale and distance no longer matter, with anywhere seemingly within reach. In contrast, this field-course module instead focuses on the geographies surrounding the university.

This 'local' serves both as a window into broader, global processes and as an area of study. Through a combination of online seminars and non-residential field teaching, you'll explore the diverse landscapes of Sussex, including rural, urban, human, and physical environments.

The module examines three overlapping intellectual themes:

• continuity and change in urban forms
• rural heritage and environmental politics
• coasts, cliffs, and conservation.

Module learning outcomes

• Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the nature of the relationships and processes that shape the geographies of south-east England.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of developing research projects to deploy in the field.
• Demonstrate an organised approach to the design, execution and writing up of research.
• Recognise and critically evaluate the importance of understanding the geographies of our immediate environs and contexts.