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GEO384   Critical Ecologies   (20 credits)

 
Year Running: 2016/2017
Credit level: F6

Description

This module explores the critical, contested and controversial debates about environmental and ecological issues. Using a range of examples of research undertaken by staff in the department from the Global North and Global South this module develops a critical geographical approach to understanding environmental controversies. Examples will be drawn from a range of issues including agriculture, water, energy, food, climate change and housing.

 

Reading List


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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Field Work 8.0
Independent 160.0
Lecture 28.0
Seminar 2.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 34 % S2
Exam 0.0 66 % S2
 

Teaching methods and assessment displayed on this page are indicative for 2023-24.