Political Ecology and Environmental Just (013IDS)
Political Ecology and Environmental Justice
Module 013IDS
Module details for 2024/25.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a systematic knowledge and understanding of key theoretical perspectives on political ecology and environmental justice
Critically reflect on the ideas, theories and assumptions underpinning contemporary policies and movements for addressing environmental (in)justice
Critically analyse cases of environmental (in)justice in a range of geographical contexts, drawing on approaches from political ecology
Independently identify and explore appropriate case studies, and communicate environmental (in)justice concerns to a public audience
Critically apply knowledge of political ecology analysis to make judgements and recommendations in relation to contemporary case studies of environmental (in)justice
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Group Presentation | T2 Week 9 (10 minutes) | 50.00% |
| Report | T2 Week 9 | 50.00% |
| Essay (3000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Tue 16:00 | 60.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 3 hours | 11111111111 |
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