Course Details in 2025/26 Session

Module Title	LH Regenerating Urban Communities
School	School of Geog Earth & Env Sci
Department	Geography
Module Code	08 22865
Module Lead	Kat Salter
Level	Honours Level
Credits	20
Semester	Semester 1
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Restrictions	none
Contact Hours	Lecture-26 hours Project supervision-8 hours External Visits-3 hours Work based learning-4 hours Guided independent study-159 hours Total: 200 hours
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Description	This module is designed to explore the experience of communities engaged in urban regeneration by means of drawing on specific experience in the field. Regeneration is multi-faceted and complex and is also primarily about people’s lives. The module explores different instruments and approaches towards urban regeneration and the role of communities within these. There is a focus on exploring the experience of community-based solutions and activities in relation to urban regeneration and the module provides the opportunity for students to gain knowledge and understanding of a range of approaches towards urban regeneration.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module the student should be able to: Understand what we mean by “community” in particular contexts Identify and analyse the value and purpose of community involvement in the regeneration process Have an understanding of the context of urban regeneration and how it has changed overtime Have a practical understanding of actual examples of community involvement in action Explain the rationale for establishing urban regeneration as a form of public policy. Identify key lessons and approaches towards regeneration from case study examples
Assessment	22865-01 : 2000 word Essay : Coursework (50%) 22865-03 : 2000 word Report : Coursework (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: 2000 word report (50%) 2500 word essay (50%) Reassessment: Alternative written assessment ? essay 2500 words
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