GEO2111 : Doing Human Geography Research: Theory and Practice (Inactive)
GEO2111 : Doing Human Geography Research: Theory and Practice (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Rachel Woodward
- Co-Module Leader: Professor Stuart Dawley
- 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 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GEO1096 | Geographical Skills |
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GEO2043 | Key Methods for Human Geographers |
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
• To explore the discipline of geography, including its academic history and theoretical frameworks
• To enable students to develop a Dissertation Research Proposal to carry forward into Geo3099 or Geo3098.
• To further develop the skills acquired in GEO1096: Geographical Skills
• To complement and support GEO2043: Key Methods for Human Geographers
• To continue to prepare students for a graduate career or postgraduate study.
Outline Of Syllabus
Semester 1:
Introduction to GEO2111
Feminist geographies
Marxist geographies
Geographies of Sexuality
Post-structuralist geographies
Post-colonial geographies
Assessment preparation lecture
Semester 2:
Introducing your DRP
Developing research questions
How to write a literature review
Making your dissertation work for you
Identifying theories, concepts and models
Dissertation conference
Risk assessments and ethics
Identifying viable research methods
Individual meetings with Geo2111 mentor
The first steps with your dissertation
Individual meetings with Geo3099 mentor
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
To be able to:
(a) engage with key geographical debates and identify relevant theories
(b) identify appropriate research topics, problems and questions
(c) understand the nature and importance of research design
(d) identify and evaluate key elements of critical thinking and research, namely theory and approach, methods and sources
(e) analyse and evaluate relevant methods of conducting research and data collection
(f) develop a effective research proposal
Intended Skill Outcomes
To be able to:
(a) identify, analyse and present all components of independent research
(b) locate and evaluate appropriate high-quality secondary research
(c) assess and critique a range of arguments
(d) generate ideas through reading and analysis of existing arguments/debates/models/theories
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | N/A |
| Structured Guided Learning | Structured research and reading activities | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | Readings with questions to complete for lectures and seminars |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 10 | 1:00 | 10:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 165:00 | 165:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Dissertation/project related supervision | 2 | 0:30 | 1:00 | Individual meetings with staff on a 1-2-1 basis to discuss DRP ideas |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This module is taught through a mixture of lectures, seminars and workshops in order to meet the learning outcomes. The Semester 1 lectures and related seminars enable students to develop a working knowledge of key geographical theories, whilst the Semester 2 Lectures and tutorials introduce students to the process of developing geographical research and enables them to develop their own specific dissertation research proposals. This mix of teaching enables all components of independent research theory and practice to be introduced, and allows students the time and space to develop their own research proposals building on content from this and other stage 2 modules.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research proposal | 2 | M | 60 | Dissertation research proposal. 2,400 words |
| Essay | 1 | M | 40 | 1,600 words |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research proposal | 2 | M | DRP is both a summative and formative assessment. Formative as it provides feedback on ideas which feed into start of dissertation. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The first assessment assesses students’ knowledge of key geographical theories and concepts. This is a necessary set of knowledge to enable a Stage 3 Geography Dissertation to be undertaken successfully. The second assessment – the Dissertation Research Proposal - assesses students’ knowledge, understanding and ability to plan the research process.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- GEO2111's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- GEO2111's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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