GEO3103 : Geographies of Money (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Available to incoming Study Abroad and Exchange students
- Module Leader(s): Professor Jane Pollard
- Lecturer: Dr Jessa Loomis
- Owning School: Geography, Politics & Sociology
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
• To introduce students to different conceptions of money
• To provide students with an understanding of a broad range of issues examined in contemporary economic geographies of money, including geographies of power, regulatory geographies, geographies of financial inclusion and exclusion and diverse geographies of money.
• To build on concepts introduced at Stage 2 in economic, political and social geography.
Outline Of Syllabus
PART I Money in Economic Geography
PART II Money, Space and Power
PART III Diverse financial imaginaries
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 167:00 | 167:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Live online surgeries to discuss assessment |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures introduce, develop and illustrate theories and empirical material relating to different geographies of money
Seminars provide an opportunity for more interactive, student-led discussion, analysis and presentation of case study material
Specialist films and associated seminars provide illustrations of case studies on financialisation, economic change and cultures of money.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 50 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | M | 50 | 2000 word essay; choose one question from a choice of three set |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The unseen exam will test students understanding of the basic concepts outlined in the module, and abilities to engage with the relevant academic literature. The 2000 word essay tests students' ability to explore subjects in depth, demanding critical reading and writing skills and an ability to gather and synthesise material and to formulate a rigorous argument.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- GEO3103's Timetable