GEOG20140 Geography, Politics and Media

Academic Year 2020/2021

This module selects current affairs topics relevant to geography, politics and economics, and discusses how the mass media covers those topics, and how we can reach a critical understanding of those issues. Topics covered in the module have included: media theory, war on drugs, nuclear crises, the Arab Spring, and economic austerity, to name a few.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this module students should have:1. Developed an understanding of some of the main political economic events that have shaped the world in recent years, with a focus on current events.2. Understood what factors influence mass media coverage of current affairs and developed a critique of the media.3. Developed critical thinking and reading skills.

Indicative Module Content:

Topics covered may include: war on drugs, terrorism, media studies, etc.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Autonomous Student Learning

76
Total

100
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module will be mostly delivered via online lectures, including student interactions. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Equivalents:
Intro to Political Geography (GEOG20080)


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Multiple choice questionnaire. Throughout the Trimester n/a Alternative linear conversion grade scale 40% No

33
Assignment: Essay-based assignment at the end of the module (online). Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded No

67

Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback is given to the class post-assessment and individually when requested.