Module GEOG1211: CITIES: FROM THE GREEKS TO GLOBALISATION

Department: GEOGRAPHY

GEOG1211: CITIES: FROM THE GREEKS TO GLOBALISATION

Prerequisites

• None.

Corequisites

• None.

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None.

Aims

• The module introduces the complexity and variety of cities and city life across a wide geographical and historical span.

Content

• The module is based on an examination of the different kinds of cities that have emerged throughout world history.
• The course progresses in broadly chronological terms, focusing on particular cities which typify certain styles and stages of urbanisation.
• The module emphasises a variety of processes and diversity of places, combining detailed empirical accounts with the conceptual basis for comparative study.
• Module outline: Cities before capitalism: ancient and medieval urbanisation.
• Capitalism, industrialisation and modernisation.
• Colonisation and immigration.
• Globalisation and post-modernity.
• Risky cities and the urban environment.

Learning Outcomes

• On successful completion of this module students will be able to: Demonstrate understanding of the range of processes affecting cities in both historical and contemporary contexts.
• Show detailed knowledge of urban examples and situate these in a wider conceptual framework.
• Critically evaluate various sources of information on urban change.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• The module is based on 20 two hour lecture sessions.
• These provide the context in which facts and introductory concepts, contributing to building knowledge and understanding, are conveyed.
• Lectures are supported by slides, overheads and video clips, and some participatory activities.
• Full reading lists provide students with the means to undertake independent study and learning.
• Formative assessment is provided in the first or second term through an essay plan which is marked and returned to the students for discussion.
• Summative assessment is based on an unseen examination paper designed to assess students&#039.
• acquisition of the learning outcomes.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

Essay plan.

■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University