Geographies of Cities and Mobilities (017GRS)
Geographies of Cities and Mobilities
Module 017GRS
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
Over half the world’s population lives in cities, with this projected to be over two-thirds by 2050, with
much of that growth in cities in Africa and Asia. Cities are the ideal place to explore the dynamic
geographies of how people live together, in an increasingly connected world. Drawing on social,
cultural, and urban geographies, as well as migration and mobility studies, this module explores city
lives, politics and the cultural diversity inherent to many urban spaces. In taking this approach we
examine how factors such as class, ethnicity, political affiliation, religion, gender, location, and age
shape the way people interpret and experience cities. The module will explore how urban places and
spaces are shaped by colonial and postcolonial histories, global neo-liberalism, as well as resistance
movements and residents’ everyday lives. We debate topical urban issues, exploring a range of
methods and theoretical approaches to understanding geographies of cities and mobilities
Module learning outcomes
Identify and describe a selection of theories and concepts that have been
used to explain the social and cultural geography of cities
Discuss many of the global social and cultural connections that shape
everyday life in cities
Analyse an urban issue using an appropriate theoretical framework, whilst
recognising its limitations
Develop a line of argument in written answers to set questions
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 01010001001 |
| Spring Semester | Fieldwork | 4 hours | 00000100000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Ceri Oeppen
Convenor
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Prof JoAnn McGregor
Convenor
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Prof Julian Murton
Assess convenor
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