Geographies of Rising & Declining Powers (F8031A)
Geographies of Rising and Declining Powers
Module F8031A
Module details for 2021/22.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module examines the relative economic performance of the main world regions, focusing particularly on comparative economic performance and political dynamics in China and Europe. The module draws on geographic and political economic theories to explain geographies of wealth, poverty and power and explores the social, political and cultural foundations of economic life. Students will study the main drivers of change, situating this within a wider context of globalisation, environmental and technological change and increasing economic and political interdependence.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the main characteristics of relative economic growth and decline.
Recognise, synthesise and critically evaluate evidence relating to the geographies of wealth, poverty and power.
Demonstrate a critical awareness of the social, political and cultural foundations of economic life.
Demonstrate an ability to present and interpret numerical and qualitative indicators of relative economic performance.
Identify and critically assess the geographical variability of economic life and wealth creation.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Thu 16:00 | 60.00% |
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | T1 Week 7 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 00000000000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Julian Murton
Assess convenor
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Dr Simon Rycroft
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Dr Daniel Haberly
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