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GEO6804   International Development Field class   (15 credits)

 
Year Running: 2016/2017
Credit level: F7
Additional Information   Only available to students on Geography International Development programmes.

Description

The field class gives students the opportunity to explore and research development issues at first hand, and to enhance their understanding of grass-roots perspectives in countries of the Global South. The module provides students with hands-on experience of fieldwork, allowing them to practice and build on research skills learnt in Semester 1 through group fieldwork projects. The module contributes to students' transferable skills through teamwork, research design and implementation, and presentation skills.

 

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Teaching Methods

Delivery Type Hours
Field Work 65.0
Independent 70.0
Lecture 15.0
 

Methods of assessment

Assessment Type Duration % of formal assessment Semester
Course Work 0.0 100 % S2
 

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