Module: Geographical Interpretation & Communication

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	Geographical Interpretation & Communication
Module Code	GY105 (ITS) / GEO1010 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	History & Geography
Module Co-ordinator	Hamidreza Rabiei Dastjerdi
Module Teachers	-
NFQ level	6	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

Coursework Only

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.

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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Information
Academic information sources and where to find them

Critical thinking
Critical thinking in geography

Plagiarism
Plagiarism and how to cite and reference

Reference management
Reference management tools for geography

Geographic data
Geographic data: Where to find it and how to manage it?

Microsoft Excel
Using Microsoft Excel to explore geographic data

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
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

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

46522, Loop, 0, Loop module site will include key readings, 46523, Loop Required Readings, 0, All students are expected to have read required readings in advance of zoom tutorials each week, 46524, Google Scholar, 0, Google Scholar is also particularly useful for locating academic articles,