Module GG2023: Seminars
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Module Co-ordinator: Dr Hennessy (mhnnessy@tcd.ie) |
This module aims to develop skills in information gathering, critical thinking, writing and oral presentation. Students will learn how to address a research topic in a group setting, carry out research, including bibliographic searches, and make written and oral presentations regarding that topic. Students will learn how to improve their work through taking advantage of group and one-to-one feedback on work-in-progress. Seminar groups will be led by members of the academic staff, research staff and research postgraduate students.
The module is divided into four, linked components:
1. Skills preparation;
2. Presentations and discussions;
3. Essay writing;
4. Essay feedback and revision.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
• Demonstrate awareness of the standards, expectations and praxis of Geography at a university level;
• Knowledgably and critically discuss selected key concepts and ideas in Geography;
• Identify appropriate data sources and resources for Geography, including books, journals and websites, and show an appreciation of the issues involved in their use;
• Produce written work of an acceptable style and standard;
• Undertake appropriate independent preparatory work for classes, including reading and research;
• Work productively as part of a group, and present their work orally to a small group of their peers.
Module Breakdown: Contact Hours (Seminars, workshops and individual feedback = 25hrs); Additional Input (Reading, preparation and course work = 225hrs). TOTAL = 250 hrs.
Key texts:
Montello, D. R. and Sutton, P.C. (2006) An Introduction to Scientific Research Methods in Geography.
Assessment: Course work (100%)