Module manager: Prof Martin Zebracki
Email: m.m.zebracki@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2024/25
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module examines acts of citizenship as a way of thinking through citizenship as status—the formal organization of rights and responsibilities within the nation state as well as lived experiences of citizenship, related to people’s experience of social, cultural and economic inclusion and exclusion (arising from differences arising from diverse backgrounds such as class, race/ethnicity, disability, sexuality, gender and age). Through this conceptual model, the module uses readings including case studies from the UK and a variety of international comparisons to explore the social, economic, cultural and political processes that shape societies and their geography, looking at how acts of citizenship affect people's sense of identity, community, and belonging. The module considers different ways of conceptualising identities, power and community, and the growth of identity politics.
The module aims for students to acquire:
- an appreciation of the key issues in social and cultural geography
- knowledge of the processes underpinning social inequalities, social difference, citizenship and feelings of belonging
- an understanding of the concepts of deprivation, exclusion, identity and citizenship, and the theories which underpin them
- independent and team-based research skills
- ability to present their knowledge in different written and oral formats
The module consists of lectures and key readings for each lecture that will also form the basis of seminars. The seminars are scheduled most weeks subsequent to the lecture series. During seminars, we will explore module materials in depth through various activities such as group work, discussions and presentations. These activities will support students’ learning and the development of the module essay.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Knowledge of the dynamic nature of geographic thought and the interrelationships between geography and social science in a wider context
2. Knowledge of geographies of diversity and difference, and how they are conceptualised and manifested in the real world
3. Knowledge of geographies of social inequality at different scales and in different social, economic and political contexts
4. The ability to debate about the impact of globalisation, space-time processes, socio-economic and demographic change
5. The ability to discuss the contextualisation of social processes
6. Knowledge of the contribution of geographical scholarship to the development of social, economic, cultural and diversity agendas, policies and practices, and their implications for understanding citizenship
Skills learning outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
Academic skills:
1. Abstraction and synthesis of information from a variety of sources
2. Assessment and critical evaluation of the merits of contrasting theories, explanations, policies and developing reasoned arguments accordingly.
Technical and digital skills:
3. Collect and interpret different types of geographical information using a wide range of sources.
Sustainability skills:
4. Recognise the ethical issues involved in geographical debates, question norms and practices, and evaluating visions for the future.
Enterprise and work-ready skills:
5. Communicate effectively (in writing, verbally and through graphical presentations as appropriate).
6. Manage time and organise work effectively.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Seminar | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Private study hours | 180 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Student progress will be monitored via seminars where the seminar leader can provide formative feedback to the group. Ideally seminar groups will be small enough (20-25 students) so that each student will have some interaction with the seminar leader. In support of the assessed essay, students will receive formative feedback as part of the module programme.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Coursework | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 6/12/2024
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