GGY3009 - Social Geography
Course Content
The module systematically examines recent social and economic change in NI in the context of globalisation and related developments elsewhere. Topics covered include labour markets, migration and urban change.
Learning Outcomes
To understand the relationship between economic and social change in Northern Ireland and elsewhere; to be able to design a project to research selected dimensions of these changes.
Lecturer
Dr. Ian Shuttleworth (convenor)
Skills
Bibliographical skills, essay writing, discussion, familiarity with and use of maps and statistics and their interpretation
Pre-requisites
None
Supplementary notes
It will be assumed that students taking this module are familiar with and understand the material addressed in GGY1005 and GGY2032. Students who have not taken these modules are advised to undertake the necessary additional preparation prior to taking this module.
Assessment
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Continuous Assessment
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100%
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