Core Module Information
Module title: Society, Space and Place

SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: SSC08100
Module leader: Taulant Guma
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Social Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added

Description of module content:

This module covers some of the fundamental concepts of and current ideas in Human Geography. Political, economic, social and cultural understandings of space and place are explored. You will develop a critical understanding of the relationship between humans with their biophysical environment across a range of scales from the local to the global. The module is designed to provide you with a foundation in geographical knowledge and understanding which will form the basis for informed analysis, interpretation and concern about the interaction between people and their environments. Topics that you will be learning about include: Nation and Nationalism, Migration and Citizenship, Economic Globalisation, Colonialism and Postcolonialism, Security and Society, Critical Geopolitics and Environmental issues.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Develop insights into the spatial politics of society.

LO2: Examine the importance of geographical enquiry to an understanding of contemporary debates upon nationalism, migration, and citizenship.

LO3: Explore the relationships between the development of human societies and uses of the environment.

LO4: Discuss the complexities of interactions between communities at global and local scales.

LO5: Develop an understanding of colonial legacies in geographical thinking and perspectives.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 2, In Person,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Taulant Guma
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 20 Each week you will receive a 2-hour in person lecture with the first lectures covering the fundamental concepts in human geography, followed by more topical lectures focusing on some of the key and contemporary themes within the sub disciplines of political, social and developmental geography. These lectures offer a blend of lecture, class discussion and activities.
Face To Face Tutorial 10 The tutorials apply ideas from the lecture into practice. Each week you will be given a selected article based on empirical research to read and critically assess. You will discuss your evaluation in groups and together as a class. This task will enable you to develop your critical and analytical skills.
Online Guided independent study 170 Guided study: Each week you will be provided with recommended and optional readings and an array of recorded audio and video content to support your learning.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 100 1~2~3~4~5 Week 13 , WORDS= 3000 There will be three essay questions to choose from. You will select one of them for your assignment. You will receive general as well as tailored advice and guidance throughout the course of module to enable you to plan and develop a critical essay. The essay will be 3000 words and is the only assessment for this module. You will submit the essay in week 13.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SSC08100 Society, Space, and Place