Module overview
Linked modules
Pre-requisite: GEOG1004 OR GGES1008
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Gain and apply knowledge and understanding of the range of data sources and methods available to human geographers, including their relative strengths and weaknesses, and some related research-design concerns (A7) (A8) (B1) (B3) (B5)
- Gain and apply knowledge and understanding of the range of available approaches to human geography, including their relevant strengths and weaknesses. (A1) (A2) (A3) (A4) (A5) (A6) (A7) (B1) (B2) (B3) (B5)
- Discuss and critique these approaches, data sources, methods, strengths, weaknesses, and concerns in talk with fellow students and in writing for assessment (B5) (B7) (C1) (C2) (C6) (D3)
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
| Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 120 |
| Teaching | 30 |
| Total study time | 150 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Kitchin and Tate. Conducting Research in Human Geography.
Hay. Qualitative Research Methods in Human Geography.
Johnston and Sidaway. Geography and Geographers.
Kitchin and Thrift. The International Encyclopedia of Human Geography.
Daniels et al. An Introduction to Human Geography.
Aitkin and Valentine. Approaches to Human Geography.
Livingstone. The Geographical Tradition.
Flowerdew and Martin. Methods in Human Geography.
Clifford et al. Key Methods in Human Geography.
Cloke et al. Practising Human Geography.
Peet. Modern Geographical Thought.
Cloke et al. Approaching Human Geography.
Cloke et al. Introducing Human Geography.
Cook and Crang. Doing Ethnographies.
Davies et al. Researching Human Geography.
Gregory et al. The Dictionary of Human Geography.
Assessment
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Portfolio | 50% |
| Essay | 50% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
| Method | Percentage contribution |
|---|---|
| Exam | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal & External