Undergraduate Course: Political Ecology (GEGR10101)
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 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Geography |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The global scale and complexity of current environmental issues has prompted a number of critiques of mainstream environmentalism. This course explores a range of different theoretical approaches to nature-society issues with Geography and related disciplines including: political and cultural ecology, social nature(s), animal geographies, environmental ethics and environmental feminisms. The ways in which environmental problems intersect with issues of social justice are a central focus of this course. In addition, the manner in which theory shapes understanding of what counts as environmental issues will be emphasised. |
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? |
No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: 40 |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | | 1-11 | | 14:00 - 15:50 | | | |
| First Class |
Week 1, Tuesday, 14:00 - 15:50, Zone: Central. Lecture Theatre 2.13, Drummond Street |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | 2 x 8 sides | If possible, I need to have this exam scheduled before May 13th as I teach a field course at the end |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. Specific Learning Outcomes:
- a critical understanding of the range of approaches to nature-society relations with geography and related disciplines;
- an apreciation of the importance of theory in shaping nature-geography issues;
- an understanding of the links between environmental issues and social justice;
- a recognition of the diversity of issues encompassed under 'environmental problems'.
2. Generic Learning Outcomes:
- experience of group discussion and oral presentation skills;
- development of analytical thinking skills;
- development of critical thinking skills;
- fieldwork experience;
- enhanced writing skills. |
Assessment Information
Essay 40%
Abstract of Essay topic 10%
Exam 50% |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
The global scale and complexity of current environmental issues has prompted a number of critiques of mainstream environmentalism. This course explores a range of different theoretical approaches to nature-society issues with Geography and related disciplines including: political and cultural ecology, social nature(s), animal geographies, environmental ethics and environmental feminisms. The ways in which environmental problems intersect with issues of social justice are a central focus of this course. In addition, the manner in which theory shapes understanding of what counts as environmental issues will be emphasised. |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Nature-society, animal geographies, environmental ethics, cutural ecology, environmental feminism |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Andrea Nightingale
Tel: (0131 6)50 2526
Email: andrea.nightingale@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Catherine Campbell
Tel: (0131 6)50 9847
Email: cathy.campbell@ed.ac.uk |
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