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This course provides an introduction to the philosophical approaches that have influenced Human Geography research and provide an opportunity for students to develop an appreciation of concepts, themes and methods framing contemporary research in the discipline. Students use the course work to develop their understanding of theoretical and conceptual developments and methodological approaches as applied in a selected sub-area of the disciplines and develop a critical awareness of how these developments have influenced their proposed research topic.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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Tailored to the research interests of individual students, the course is based on a programme of directed reading that will be devised in advance through consultation between student and supervisors. The content will be designed to ensure that students develop a thorough understanding of the epistemological, theoretical and thematic evolution of their research specialism and the discipline more generally, grounded in an appreciation of developments within the wider social sciences. They will also develop an appreciation of methodological approaches within the social sciences, Human Geography and their selected research specialism.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 18 | Feedback Weeks | 20 | |
| Feedback |
The assessment for this course will comprise a critical review of key theoretical and conceptual developments in Human Geography and their influence on the student’s proposed research topic. Detailed written feedback will be provided and students will discuss this feedback in a one to one oral feedback session. |
Word Count | 5000 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate theoretical and conceptual propositions and understand their use in contemporary geographical research. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Deepen understanding of field of special interest, develop the ability to review the work of others and to conceptualise and frame a new research project (independent dissertation). |
| Conceptual | Understand | Provide evidence, through essay writing and oral discussions, of independent critical thought. |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
The resit for this course will offer a second attempt to submit a critical review of key theoretical and conceptual developments in Human Geography and their influence on the student’s proposed research topic. Detailed written feedback will be provided.
To take place during resit diet. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Provide evidence, through essay writing and oral discussions, of independent critical thought. |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate theoretical and conceptual propositions and understand their use in contemporary geographical research. |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Deepen understanding of field of special interest, develop the ability to review the work of others and to conceptualise and frame a new research project (independent dissertation). |
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