Course Details in 2026/27 Session


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Module Title LC Societies, Space and Place
SchoolSchool of Geog Earth & Env Sci
Department Geography
Module Code 03 41433
Module Lead Melanie Griffiths
Level Certificate Level
Credits 20
Semester Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions None
Contact Hours Lecture-20 hours
Seminar-10 hours
Guided independent study-170 hours
Total: 200 hours
Exclusions
Description In this module you will examine the relationships between people and place, considering the ways that spatialised patterns of power and inequality and global processes are experienced at a range of scales. You will gain an understanding of the key ideas that underpin Human Geography and its sub-disciplines. Learning is supported by a range of local and global case study material and examples, engaging with broad array of contemporary research by members of the department. This module provides the basis for the more specialised year 2 and year 3 modules.
Learning Outcomes By the end of the module students should be able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of human geography as a discipline rooted in real-world issues;
  • Identify key themes and concepts within human geographies sub-disciplines;
  • Relate basic conceptual understandings within human geography to real world issues
Assessment 41433-01 : Essay : Coursework (50%)
41433-02 : Exam : Exam (Centrally timetabled) - Computer based (50%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions Assessment:

Exam 1.5 hours
Essay (2000 words)

Reassessment:

Resubmission of failed components, based on new topics/exam questions
Other
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