This module is core in the Human Geography Field. It is also available as a Level 5 optional module for students on the Geography Field. Level 4 and 5 students will share lectures, but have different seminars and workshops appropriate to each level.
The introduction to the module will provide the 'big picture' overview starting with the concept of regional geography as a sub-discipline in geography, followed by a set of core lectures over-viewing the major regions of the world. An accompanying seminar programme will aid students in evaluating regional concepts and alternative definitions of regions. Workshop sessions will be provided as an arena for preparing for assignments and for formative assessment.
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
The module is designed to be a mixture of lectures, seminars and workshops. Lectures will provide the core material, whilst the seminars will allow students to reflect and discuss more complex material. Workshops will aid in summative assignment preparation and perform formative assessment functions.
| Definitive UNISTATS Category | Indicative Description | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled learning and teaching | Lectures Seminars Workshops | 40 10 10 |
| Guided independent study | Essay and portfolio work | 240 |
| Total (number of credits x 10) | 300 | |
The summative assessment for this module is made up of two coursework elements.
Summative assessment is through:
Coursework 1: Essay
An essay requiring students to demonstrate their understanding of the sub-discipline of regional geography.
Coursework 2: Report
A report summarising the key geographical features of a world region. The report will require a textual narrative, annotated maps and graphical and tabular representation of data.
Explicit formative opportunities for practice will take place in workshop sessions to aid students in reaching their full potential in the assessed work; example opportunities include small group work and core text discussion.
| Learning Outcome | Assessment Strategy |
|---|---|
| 1) Implement the regional approach to geography. | Essay |
| 2) Describe and synthesise the characteristics of regions. | Report |
| 3) Make and communicate regional comparisons effectively. | Essay and Report |
| Description of Assessment | Definitive UNISTATS Categories | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Essay | Coursework | 50% |
| Report | Coursework | 50% |
| Total (to equal 100%) | 100% | |
It IS NOT a requirement that any major assessment category is passed separately in order to achieve an overall pass for the module.
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