Latest Module Specifications
Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026
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Description This module will equip students with the skills and knowledge to undertake and complete an original research project in urban geography as part of a group. Research topics may include both contemporary and urban historical options. A sample of the variety of research topics which may be available include: the creation of the urban edge, exploring suburban spaces, housing in the urban environment, contested and symbolic landscapes, commodified urban landscapes, tourism and heritage in the urban landscape, the geography of lodgers and boarders in the historic city. Students will be introduced to the key skills, methodologies and sources used by urban and urban historical geographers. A fieldwork component may be included as appropriate to the topics under consideration. Students will develop competence in managing and sharing research data and findings. Research findings will be presented in a range of formats, while individually students will record their own learning experiences in a reflective journal. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. Demonstrate an understanding of, and familiarity with, a broad range of historical and contemporary source materials and their potential uses in urban geography research 2. Develop key skills and methodologies utilised in urban geography research 3. Create, manage, collate and analyse geographical datasets 4. Communicate research findings effectively in written and / or oral format 5. Document and critically reflect on their own individual learning experiences | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
Introduction Introduction to urban geography research Critical reading and discussion students read and make notes on required reading in key fields of research, for class discussion Identification of potential research projects group formation, identification of potential research projects, assigning topics Key sources materials and skills developing the necessary knowledge of sources and the required skills, including fieldwork, landscape interpretation and (where appropriate to the specific projects) cartographic elements as required Field visit (possible) independent fieldwork possibly including visits to archives and repositories as relevant to the project Project work Managing and collating data effectively as a group Analysis Analysis and writing up research report Completion Project completion and presentation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List Books:
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