Introduction to Geography Part 1: The Unequal World module (GE11001)

You will learn about key dimensions of the concept of an unequal world in human and environmental systems

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Credits

20

Module code

GE11001

You will learn about key dimensions of the concept of an unequal world in human and environmental systems. This will cover a number of topics. These will include:

  • development
  • vulnerability
  • underlying causes
  • global inequalities
  • pressures on environmental resources
  • links to environmental hazard

What you will learn

In this module, you will:

  • learn about the major areas of Geography
  • be introduced to vocabulary, methodologies and theory underpinning major areas of geographical enquiry
  • develop skills in geographic comprehension and spatial awareness
  • develop analytical techniques in obtaining, handling and interpreting geographical information

By the end of this module, you will be able to:

  • understand the vocabulary, methodology and theories underpinning geographical explanation
  • apply them to the analysis of real world case studies
  • develop a deeper appreciation of systematic processes of global change
  • understand how dimensions of human and environmental systems intersect. This will be in relation to topics such as:
    • vulnerability and resilience
    • aspects of climate change
    • habitat change
    • natural hazards
  • gain skills in reading and evaluating academic publications.
  • develop skills in logical analysis and presentation of arguments on real-world case studies

Assignments / assessment

  • tutorial report (30%)
  • workshop report (20%)
  • class test (50%)

This module does not have a final exam

Teaching methods / timetable

  • lectures
  • workshops
  • tutorials

Courses

This module is available on following courses: