Intermediate Human Geography Fieldcourse

Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Analyse reflectively and critically literature in human geography (B1)
• Understand the nature of change in environments created by people (A1)
• Understand the discipline of human geography as dynamic, plural and contested; (A7)
• Assess the merits of contrasting geographical theories, explanations and policies; (B2)
• Understand the ways in which geographical data of various types can be combined, interpreted and modelled; (D5)
• Produce fluent and comprehensive written reports on complex topics; (C2)
• Structure conceptual and empirical geographical material into a reasoned argument (B7)
• Abstract and synthesise information from a range of different geographical sources; (B3)
• Understand the distinctiveness of particular places and regions within the global mosaic; (A4)
• Understand the importance of integrity, quality assurance and archiving in relation to data (D6)
• Collect, analyse and understand data in human geography, using field techniques; (D4)
• Use your interpersonal skills in group activities, including project work in the field and have a respect for differing views (C7)
• Conduct field research with appropriate techniques, in a responsible and safe manner, paying due attention to risk assessment, rights of access, relevant health and safety regulations, and sensitivity to the impact of investigations on the environment and stakeholders (D2)
• Understand the relationships between human processes in shaping physical environments (A2)

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.