Applying Theory to Research and Practice module (GE32020)
Learn about the broad conceptual and methodological frames behind geography and environmental science. Learn how these inform their study and practice
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Credits
15
Module code
GE32020
This module will help you prepare your dissertation in either geography or environmental science.
You will learn about the broad conceptual and methodological frames behind geography and environmental science.
You will learn how these inform their study and practice
What you will learn
In this module, you will:
prepare for a dissertation in geography/environmental science
learn core elements that make up geographical thought. This will cover both human and physical geography
engage in ideas that geography and environmental science are critical and reflective disciplines
You will learn about the broad conceptual and methodological frames behind geography and environmental science. You will learn how these inform their study and practice
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
understand the core elements that make up geographical thought in both human and physical geography
critically evaluate commonalities and diversity of approaches of the epistemologies of physical and human geography and environmental science
understand geography as an academic discipline. You will see that this has incorporated and developed philosophical ideas from beyond disciplinary boundaries
engage with the applied theoretical issues. These are core to preparing for doing a geography/environmental science dissertation
Assignments / assessment
coursework (100%):
1,500 word module essay, focused on a module topic (50%)
1,500 word review of a topic chosen by the student (50%)