Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:32
This course invites students to explore the natural world from a range of different disciplinary perspectives. Students engage with knowledge and theory as well as personal explorations of urban and natural environments, group discussions and excursions in nature. The course focuses on knowledge, experiences, interpretations and feelings about nature.
Delivery: lectures, individual exploration of natural/urban environments, group discussions and field trips. Sessions include: attitudes to nature, observing and exploring the natural world, interpreting the natural world, spirituality and well-being, nature in film, ethics.
Students do three field trips (from a choice of several), forming an inspirational part of the course.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | None. | Sustained Study | No |
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Students will be encouraged to reflect upon their own appreciation of the natural world through thematic study. During the course, students will deepen their personal understanding of nature and may then be able to apply a more nuanced understanding of nature in both their own direct experiences and academic development.
There are no additional costs incurred by students attending this course. Please note however that students are expected to source basic stationary items and/or other suitable materials for the preparation and submission of one of the assessments. Students are free to choose the type of materials they wish to use and make appropriate considerations about cost.
In addition, students are expected to wear appropriate waterproof clothing and footwear for attendance to field trips and outdoor sessions. Such provision should not exceed normal winter clothing that can be worn for everyday use.Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: In-course
assessment (100%) based on submission of a field notebook and participation in
class discussion (equal to 50% of the overall mark) and a piece of reflective
writing (equal to 50% of the overall mark). Students may choose the
format of their field notebook, in agreement with the teaching team. The
reflective account will take the form of an academic piece of writing. Both
assessments will be individually marked.
Resit: Students who fail the overall course will be required to register for a
resit, then asked to submit/resubmit assessment work.
Students will participate in a range of formative exercises (seminars) based on each theme.
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