GEO3103 : Geographies of Money (Inactive)
GEO3103 : Geographies of Money (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2025/26
- Module Leader(s): Professor Jane Pollard
- Lecturer: Dr Jessa Loomis
- 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 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GEO2099 | Economic Geography |
Pre Requisite Comment
Students taking this module require a sound background in Economic Geography.
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
None
Aims
• To introduce students to different conceptions of money
• To provide students with an understanding of a broad range of issues examined in contemporary economic geographies of money, including geographies of power, regulatory geographies, geographies of financial inclusion and exclusion and diverse geographies of money.
• To build on concepts introduced at Stage 2 in economic, political and social geography.
Outline Of Syllabus
PART I Money in Economic Geography
PART II Money, Space and Power
PART III Diverse financial imaginaries
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
By the end of the course students will be able to:
• Understand the meanings of money and different approaches to its study
• Understand theoretical debates regarding the nature, history and geographies of money in advanced capitalist societies;
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the financialisation of contemporary economic, political and social life
• Understand the complex relationships between money and production, circulation and consumption as they affects firms, households, regions and nations
• Understand different theories concerning the relationship between money and power.
Intended Skill Outcomes
• Proven comprehension of the processes through which the financial system is geographically constituted and expressed
• Ability to engage critically with case study and other empirical material concerned with money
• Ability to present clear and reasoned arguments concerning abstract, theoretical debates concerning money
• Ability to set a topic in its wider context and produce a written essay that demonstrates understanding and ability to synthesis and cite sources in a systematic manner.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 11 | 2:00 | 22:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 167:00 | 167:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Scheduled on-line contact time | 3 | 1:00 | 3:00 | Live online surgeries to discuss assessment |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures introduce, develop and illustrate theories and empirical material relating to different geographies of money
Seminars provide an opportunity for more interactive, student-led discussion, analysis and presentation of case study material
Specialist films and associated seminars provide illustrations of case studies on financialisation, economic change and cultures of money.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 2 | A | 50 | N/A |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 2 | M | 50 | 2000 word essay; choose one question from a choice of three set |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The unseen exam will test students understanding of the basic concepts outlined in the module, and abilities to engage with the relevant academic literature. The 2000 word essay tests students' ability to explore subjects in depth, demanding critical reading and writing skills and an ability to gather and synthesise material and to formulate a rigorous argument.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- GEO3103's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- GEO3103's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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