Education

• Archaeology and Palaeoecology (UG)
• Geography (UG)
• Disability Officer

Course Content

The module explores the geographies of contemporary globalisation, focusing on the connections between our habits as consumers, the processes that shape consumer behaviour and the relations that structure the livelihoods of those who make the products we buy. A programme of lectures, workshops and assignments support you in researching a variety of different aspects of the geographies of consumption that reflect the globalised world within which we live. In undertaking the assignments you will be introduced to a variety of skills, including: literature search and evaluation; the application of Geographical Information Systems (GIS); the collection and analysis of social survey data; techniques in the analysis of quantitative and qualitative data; project management; and developing/delivering sustained oral and written arguments. This module provides you with an understanding and practical experience of research, technical and presentation skills that will be useful also in other modules and the work place.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module you should be able to: recognise and understand a number of basic geographical concepts and skills; demonstrate the appropriate use of a variety of kinds of data in the analysis of a geographical issue; construct and present oral (presentation) and written (essay; reports) sustained arguments; work effectively on your own and in teams.

Lecturers

Dr. Chris Lloyd
Dr. Niall Majury (convenor)
Dr. Ian Shuttleworth

Skills
(T: taught; P: practiced; A: assessed)

Subject specific skills

• Assessing the merits of contrasting explanations for and policies towards a geographical issue (TPA); plan, design & execute rigorous research, including the production of a final presentation and report (TPA); employ a variety of technical methods for the collection and analysis of spatial data (TPA); combine & interpret different types of geographical evidence such as texts, visual images, maps, qualitative data & quantitative data (TPA); recognise moral & ethical issues in geographical debates & enquiries (TPA).

Key skills

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving (TPA); oral and written communication (TPA); information and communications technology (searching for, processing and presenting information) (TPA); numeracy (TPA); improving own learning and performance (TP); working with others (PA).

Employability skills

• Appreciate and understand how businesses operate (TA); be aware of organisational culture, policies and processes (TA); time management (TP); self-awareness & self-management (TP); identifying goals and planning how to achieve them (TPA); teamwork (PA).

Pre-requisites

None

Supplementary notes

None

Assessment