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GG1002   A World in Crisis?

Academic year(s): 2023-2024

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: Various times available on a sign-up basis

Contemporary global problems such as pollution, biodiversity loss and population growth are critical issues for the planet's future and demonstrate the interdependence of social and environmental systems. This module unpacks the complexity of these challenges by analyzing different manifestations of 'a world in crisis' as questions of geography - shaped by geographic processes operating at a range of scales (from the global to the local). The module thus explores how Geography works as a 'world discipline' that is equipped to examine global problems from a range of human, environmental and physical geography perspectives. Teaching comprises a mix of lecture learning and project work on selected global problems.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass GG1001

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 3 x 1-hour lectures (x 10 weeks), 4 x 1 hour tutorials, 4 x 2 hour laboratory. Optional 1/2 day field-trip (weather permitting)

Scheduled learning hours: 46

Guided independent study hours: 154

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 100% continual assessment.

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Re-assessment: 100% continual assessment.

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr M B Sothern
Module teaching staff: Team taught
Module coordinator email mbs10@st-andrew.ac.uk

Intended learning outcomes

  • Show a clear appreciation of the role geography plays in helping to understand contemporary global crises
  • Present arguments professionally and critically
  • Show a clear understanding of some of the diversity of written presentation methods
  • Show development in their interpersonal and group work skills
  • Evidence an ability to apply geographic concepts of 'scale' to contemporary issues