GLOBAL WORLDS

Course Code

GG 1005

Credit Points

20

Course Coordinator

Dr C Gibbins

Pre-requisites

None

Overview

The course will introduce students to a geographical perspective on key global issues such as sustainable development, climate change natural hazards, poverty and uneven development and geopolitical instability. Emphasis will be placed on the integration of different approaches to the study of problems and areas and will include workshops to enable greater student involvement in the exploration of themes within the course.

Structure

3 one-hour lectures per week, plus a 1 hour workshop per week.

Assessment

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (67%) and in-course assessment (33%). Resit: Resit exam - 1 two hour written exam (67%) PLUS original in-course assessment carried forward (33%).