Undergraduate Course: Caribbean Societies (GEGR10022)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Geosciences |
College |
College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Geography |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
http://www.geos.ed.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/geography/Honours/U00370/
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The option stems from current research interests and from new multidisciplinary research initiatives on the Caribbean and its diaspora. It will ground a theoretical analysis of key social geographical concepts in the regional context of the Caribbean. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of the option, you should have achieved the stated aims and objectives, which will be assessed by class performance and degree work. Assessment will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of Caribbean societies. It will further mark the development of your critical judgement, intellectual reasoning and evaluation, and your general skills of presentation, motivation and the ability to work independently and with others.
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Assessment Information
Class: One class essay (2,000 words); One portfolio summarising and critiquing tutorial readings.
Degree: One two hour examination (2 questions) AND One essay on a specialist topic (2,000 words)
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Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
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Course secretary |
Mrs Catherine Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 9847
Email: cathy.campbell@ed.ac.uk |
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