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By the end of this module, students will have:
1. A critical understanding of the key concepts and main theoretical debates that contribute to our understanding of contemporary geographies of development and the Global South.
2. A comprehensive understanding of key processes influencing socio-cultural, economic, political and environmental transformations underway in the Global South, as well as their impacts on different people and places.
3. Developed critical writing, peer-reviewing and analytical skills through essay-writing, synthesizing readings, formal presentation, and oral critiquing.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 20 |
Small Group | 15 |
Specified Learning Activities | 70 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 70 |
Total | 175 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Presentation: You will be presenting your research essay topic to the class and then leading the class in a related discussion or activity. | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Assignment: You must prepare a research paper of between 3000-5000 words. This should build from a literature review in which you summarise and critically assess a scholarly discussion on a particular topic. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 60 |
Journal: This critical reflections journal is your chance to clearly demonstrate your understanding of the discussions and readings undertaken in class. |
Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Peer review activities
Not yet recorded.