GEOG 3023 - Cities in the Global South
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2017
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEOG 3023 Course Cities in the Global South Coordinating Unit Geography, Environment and Population Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours a week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 6 units of level 2 undergraduate study Assumed Knowledge Basic concepts in urbanisation ? as taught in Urban Futures Assessment Tutorial participation 10%, In class activities 10%, Group research report & presentation 40% (Individual mark 20%/ Group mark 20%), Major essay or Take home exam (2000 words) 40% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Jennifer Bonham
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1. Processes of urbanisation in selected ‘developing’ countries.
2. Problem constructions of cities in the ‘developing’ world.
3. Current debates on addressing urban issues.
4. The relationship between urbanisation and ‘development’.
5. Theoretical frameworks and key concepts used in studying urbanisation and development.
Skills
6. Locate, synthesise and critically engage with urban research.
7. Identify, locate and analyse primary data sources.
8. High level written and verbal communication skills including the ability to construct and communicate logical and appropriately supported arguments.
9. Ability to work in teams.
University Graduate Attributes
No information currently available.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
There are no required text books for this course but the book Cities and Development (first or second edition) is highly
recommended. All required reading will be available through MyUni.Recommended Resources
Books
Fox, S., and Goodfellow, T. (2016). Cities and Development 2nd Edition. London: Routledge.
Edensor, T., and Jayne, M. (2012). Urban Theory Beyond the West: A world of cities Abingdon, UK: Routledge
Journals: Urban focus
Cities
City & Society
Environment and Urbanization
Habitat International
Journal of Urban History
Landscape and Urban Planning
Urban Climate
Urban Studies
Journals: Discipline focus with articles on urbanisation
Landscape Ecology
Local Environments
World Development
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is taught via online lectures and face-face-tutorials.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Course activities (online lectures, tutorials, reading and assignments) have been created in line with the 成人大片 policy that students enrolled in 3 Unit courses will spend an average of 156 hours per semester engaged in learning activities related to that course.Learning Activities Summary
Topics
Urbanisation and ‘Development’: Defining the field.
Cities and theories of development
Urbanisation under colonialism - challenging the dual city
Urban networks - Worlding Cities
Population growth and intra-urban settlement patterns
Urban Management and Infrastructure: Human welfare and brown-grey agendas; Environmental Welfare
Housing challenges: Policies and programs; Housing the poor and gated communities
Human security: Violence; Disasters and Resilience
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Assessment
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- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
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Assessment Detail
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Submission
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Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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