Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:33
The rapid evolution of technology has had many impacts on the study and practice of Human Geography, altering traditional notions of space, place and time, and introducing opportunities for novel research. In this course, we use a mixture of theory and application to familiarise students with issues and innovations in Digital Geography ranging from the digitisation of social practices and networks to digital divides and the problem of privacy.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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Rapid technological change has seen the emergence of an academic sub-discipline of Digital (or Virtual) Geography that both complements and contrasts with traditional geographic concepts of space, place and time. In this course, we aim to familiarise students with key theories and trends of this emerging area, including:
· The political and economic geography of the Internet
· Digital divides (economic, social, spatial, demographic) + divides within the Internet
· Digital technology and international development
· Public policy and private investment (including international comparisons)
· Digital economy, including new economic models and IT as a utility
· Digitisation of social practices and networks
· Data shadows/privacy
· Urban and rural digital geographies
· Digital modification of place and mobility
To complement these theoretical underpinnings, we also introduce students to an applied task focusing on:
· Innovations in research methods and techniques
· Handling digital data in the social sciences
· Data analysis and presentation
· Ethical considerations
By so doing, students will gain an understanding of how the emergence of the digital age has impacted upon the discipline of Geography.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: Three pieces of assessment: one long essay (33%), one computer-based practical assignment (33%) and one 1-hour exam (33%). Resit: A resit for this course is not normally available until the following academic year.
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