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| Assignment 1 |
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100%
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6000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| A series of essays ( the number and nature varying from unit to unit) |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1
GA: 1 - 7 |
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
| 1 |
Knowledge of a Discipline
Students are taught the philosophical and historical development of geographical thought relevant to their chosen area of study and their depth of understanding is assessed in all assignments. This geographical worldview is expected to influence students' perspectives on future areas of research.
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Communication Skills
Students at this level of study are expected to be competent in written, verbal and graphical communication though guidance is still provided for specific branches of the discipline where relevant. Written and graphical communication skills are assessed through various assignments.
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Global Perspectives
Throughout the unit, students will develop an understanding of geography as an international discipline which debates and discussions involving practitioners from a range of nations have shaped its objects of study and worldview.
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Information Literacy
Students will gain an awareness and appreciation of the core theories and concepts in relevant branches of geography. In addition, and as appropriate for this level of study, students will develop skills in critical interpretation and geographical analysis.
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Life-Long Learning
Students will develop a critical appreciation of the importance of geographical thought and practice and their contribution to solving "real world" problems.
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Problem Solving
Students will develop a deep understanding of the many theoretical and methodological practices employed in human and/or physical geography and use informed decision making.
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Social Responsibility
Through their engagement with key theories and ideas introduced and developed in this unit, students will gain an appreciation of geography's contribution to understaning and addressing social justice, gender, racial, ecological and intercultural issues.
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