GEO3145 : Humanitarianism: Representation, Intervention and Rescue (Inactive)
GEO3145 : Humanitarianism: Representation, Intervention and Rescue (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Kathryn Manzo
- 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 1 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 |
|---|---|
| GEO2047 | Political Geography |
| GEO2103 | Development & Globalisation |
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
This module aims to explore the cultural geographies and geopolitical practices associated with humanitarian representation, intervention and rescue. Furthermore, it aims to broaden the geographic scope of undergraduate teaching to include maritime as well as territorial and aerial geographies. This will be done through investigation of practices of humanitarian rescue at sea, specifically Mediterranean rescue of migrants.
Outline Of Syllabus
1. Introduction
2. Lecture + reading discussion
3. Lecture +reading discussion; seminar
4. Lecture + reading discussion; assessment workshop
5. Lecture + reading discussion; seminar
6. Documentary + discussion
7. Lecture + reading discussion
8. Documentary + discussion; seminar
9. Assessment workshop
10. Group presentations; assessment workshop
11. Group presentations
12. Exam preparation and revision
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
Knowledge: a) to understand the cultural geographies and geopolitical practices associated with humanitarian representation, intervention and rescue; b) to understand the maritime as well as territorial geographies through which humanitarianism operates; c) to understand contemporary debates about humanitarianism in UK and other media.
Intended Skill Outcomes
Skills: a) ability to conduct independent research and visual analysis as part of a team; b) ability to collect, interpret and report the results of that research and analysis; c) ability to contribute to, and learn from, teamwork.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 8 | 1:00 | 8:00 | Last revision lecture is 2 hours, others are one |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 164:00 | 164:00 | N/A |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 7 | 1:00 | 7:00 | Discussion |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 4:00 | 4:00 | Group presentations |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 2 | 2:30 | 5:00 | Film screening + discussion seminar |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 6 | 2:00 | 12:00 | Workshops |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures provide a foundation of knowledge which is then further developed through required reading, discussion, seminars, workshops and team work. Part of the syllabus is also devoted to formative assessment, i.e. assessment workshops that provide oral feedback on students’ work in progress.
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 | 1 | A | 75 | Take Home Exam: 2 questions from 6 (1500 words). 6 days to complete. |
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prof skill assessmnt | 1 | M | 25 | Group presentation |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Exam tests knowledge while group presentation tests both knowledge and skills.
An alternative form of assessment will be set for exchange students from non-English speaking home institutions replacing the examination. The alternative form of assessment is set in accordance with the University Assessment tariff.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- GEO3145's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- GEO3145's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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