Geographical Patterns and Processes - GEOG3003

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Module delivery information

This module is not currently running in 2022 to 2023.

Overview

This module explores and evaluates geographical patterns and processes occurring within urban and rural systems. The module includes introductory lectures and seminars on conceptualizing the dynamics of urban and rural change and the underlying economic, social, cultural and environmental processes that drive their geographical expression. Understanding is set within a broader consideration of how social-spatial processes in urban and rural environments can be interpreted and assessed with respect to different values and priorities, and in relation to wider questions of environmental sustainability, social justice and economic prosperity. The introductory lectures and seminars for each section of the course (urban and rural) provide the context in which these systems are investigated empirically through field-based observation, interpretation and analysis

Details

Contact hours

Total contact hours: 48
Private study hours: 252
Total study hours: 300

Availability

BSc Human Geography
BA Environmental Social Sciences
BSc Wildlife Conservation

Method of assessment

Group presentation (20%)
Journal (3000 words) (30%)
Land Use Systems Report, (4500 words) (50%)

Indicative reading

Hall, T. and Barrett, H. (2017) Urban Geography (Routledge)
Jonas et al (2015) Urban Geography: A Critical Introduction (Wiley)
Woods, M. (2004) Rural Geography: Processes, Responses and Experiences in Rural Restructuring. London: SAGE
Woods, M. (2011) Rural. Key Ideas in Geography. London and New York: Routledge

See the library reading list for this module (Canterbury)

Notes

  1. ECTS credits are recognised throughout the EU and allow you to transfer credit easily from one university to another.
  2. The named convenor is the convenor for the current academic session.
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