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Date posted: September 2024
| Module Title |
Geographical Interpretation & Communication |
| Module Code |
GY105 (ITS) / GEO1010 (Banner) |
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Faculty |
Humanities & Social Sciences |
School |
History & Geography |
| Module Co-ordinator | Hamidreza Rabiei Dastjerdi | | | Module Teachers | - | |
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NFQ level |
6 |
Credit Rating |
5 |
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Pre-requisite |
Not Available |
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Co-requisite |
Not Available |
| Compatibles |
Not Available |
| Incompatibles |
Not Available |
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Coursework Only
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Description
The purpose of this module is to provide students with the basic skills needed to interpret geographical data and information and to develop accurate communication skills.
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Learning Outcomes
1. Access, explore and acquire geographical data
2. Input, manipulate and analyse data and produce basic statistical analysis, graphs and maps in Microsoft Excel
3. Interpret, display and accurately report on geographic data and information
4. Develop accurate essay/report writing skills and the presentation of an academic bibliography, using the Harvard Referencing System
5. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing and present different geographical viewpoints via group discussions/activities
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| Workload |
Full-time hours per semester |
| Type |
Hours |
Description |
| Lecture | 24 | Formal Lectures | | Independent Study | 45 | Class preparation: Readings/Pre-uploaded content for class discussions | | Assignment Completion | 28 | Preparation, research and writing of essay | | Assignment Completion | 28 | Microsoft Excel report: Preparation, research, analysis and writing of report | | Total Workload: 125 |
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml
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Indicative Content and Learning Activities
InformationAcademic information sources and where to find themCritical thinkingCritical thinking in geographyPlagiarismPlagiarism and how to cite and referenceReference managementReference management tools for geographyGeographic dataGeographic data: Where to find it and how to manage it?Microsoft ExcelUsing Microsoft Excel to explore geographic data |
| Assessment Breakdown | | Continuous Assessment | 100% | Examination Weight | 0% |
| Course Work Breakdown |
| Type | Description | % of total | Assessment Date |
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| Essay | Critical essay on the contributions that one geographer has made to our understanding of the world | 40% | As required | | Assignment | Microsoft Excel assignment: This assignment will involve students locating geographical data online, and subsequently manipulating, analysing and preparing a report outlining their findings | 40% | As required | | Assignment | Completion of pre-assigned lectures/readings for tutorials: This assessment involves students completing a series of short lectures on where to locate academic books and articles, academic plagiarism, thinking critically, academic referencing and citation | 10% | As required | | Loop Quiz | This assessment involves students completing a quiz through the Loop GY105 module page on the topics covered in tutorials during the first six weeks of lectures, specifically focused on content related to locating academic books and articles, plagiarism, thinking critically, academic referencing and citation | 10% | As required |
| Reassessment Requirement Type |
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories:
Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module.
Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module.
Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element. |
| * ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment |
| This module is category 1 |
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources
None |
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