Key Concepts and Debates in Study of Society and Space

Cod y Modiwl: GGM0020
Teitl y Modiwl: Key Concepts and Debates in Study of Society and Space
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Professor Mark Whitehead
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Toni Beardmore; Professor Rhys Jones; Dr Eleri Phillips; Dr Emma Sheppard

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Verbal Participation - weekly seminar participation:	10%
Asesiad Semester	Essay 1: 2500 Words	45%
Asesiad Semester	Essay 2: 2500 Words	45%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay 1: 2500 Words	45%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Submission of powerpoint on seminar topic:	10%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay 2: 2500 Words	45%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Show a critical understanding of the key paradigms and approaches that have shaped human geographic research over the past 50 years.
Demonstrate a reflexive grasp of concepts explored in this module, their interconnections, and how these concepts have been developed and used in human geography and related disciplines.
Exhibit knowledge of a range of theoretical perspectives that are brought to bear on the construction and deployment of these concepts in geographical and related literatures.
Express an individual understanding and position on: i) debates relating to key geographic concepts; and ii) wider debates and theoretical developments in human geography.
Demonstrate advanced skills in crafting and presenting a scholarly argument in written form as well as in engaging in academic debate and discussion.

Disgrifiad cryno

The module will be delivered in a standard seminar format, based on intensive readings and involving continuous student participation.

Cynnwys

A range of themes related to the study of society and space including globalisation, digitisation, gender and identity, surveillance, wellbeing, inequality and justice, and sense of place.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Oral skills will be extensively developed through discussion in seminars. Written communication skills developed through essays
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Students will be expected to develop a series of transferable skills relating to oral, graphic and written reports, teamwork and time-management. In addition, students who wish to pursue academic careers within human geography will be encouraged to situate themselves and their own work in relation to concepts, theories and ideas that are presented in the module.
Datrys Problemau	Developed through the two 2,500-word extended essays. These are independent pieces of work demonstrating an appreciation of connections between philosophical, epistemological, and theoretical debates in human geography.
Gwaith Tim	The module will involve group-based discussions and activities. Students will frequently be required to discuss concepts and ideas within pairs and within a group setting. The key skills developed here are listening, reflecting, negotiating and debating.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Students will be expected to undertake a significant amount of self-directed study, including extensive reading for the project essays. Students will be required to develop self and time-management skills and will receive guidance from the MA coordinator, the module coordinator and the coordinator of the session.
Rhifedd	Some readings will discuss numerical analysis.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Understanding and appreciation of the development and application of various theories and concepts in Human Geography
Sgiliau ymchwil	Developed through the two 2,500-word essays (see above).
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will develop their IT skills in researching and presenting their written work. In particular, they will be expected to make use of varied online resources (such as online library or archival databases) in conducting research for the extended essays.

Nodau

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