Unit name | Geographies of Time and Timing |
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Unit code | GEOGM0800 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Dr. Glennie |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
Having followed the A and C Syllabus in Years 2 and 3 |
Co-requisites |
The A and C Syllabus units in Year 4 |
School/department | School of Geographical Sciences |
Faculty | Faculty of Science |
Recent years have seen dramatic growth in geographical and inter-disciplinary attention to many facets of time, and this unit addresses some of the features and implications of this attention. Of particular concern are the relations among (1) substantive studies of biological and societal times; (2) analyses of 'time-space'; and (3) certain elements of recent human geographical theorising.
Distinctive key themes of this unit, compared with much other work, include attention to 'biological clocks' at scales from cells to organisms; to socially-embedded practicalities of time-keeping and temporal knowledges in everyday life (as well as the more familiar spheres of politics and work); and to long-run implications for cultural production and individual identity. Though drawing chiefly on materials from western Europe, the course ranges much more widely at relevant points.
The module contains ten sessions, lecture-based with linked discussions around specified readings, certain sections involve student-led presentations and discussion.
Aims:
The aims of this Unit are to help students develop critical appreciations:
The following transferable skills are developed in this Unit:
Nature (See Footnote C) %Contribution to Overall Mark
Group presentation (20 minutes + Q&A) week 4 20%
Individual short report (maximum 2300 words) 20%
Discussion amplifying part of the group presentation, due week 8.
Individual Research Essay (max 3000 words) 60%
An investigative discussion on an agreed topic, due week 11.
Total for unit 100%
Lectures
Lectures, including discussion 20
Reading preparatory for lectures 20
Student group presentation, including preparation 25
Preparation & write-up of individual short essay 25
Reading and Self-Study 20
Preparation & write-up of course essay 90
Total for unit (200 Hours)