Caribbean Societies (U00370)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : GEO-3-CARIBSOC

The option stems from current research interests and from new multidisciplinary research initiatives on the Caribbean and its diaspora. It will ground a theoretical analysis of key social geographical concepts in the regional context of the Caribbean.

Entry Requirements

? Special Arrangements for Entry : Requests for registration must be made by email to Shiela.Wilson@ed.ac.uk
Availability to Visiting Undergraduates may be dependent on demand from internal students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Geography, (School of GeoSciences, Schedule N)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
11/01/2007	14:00	15:50	Room 2.19, Old Infirmary (Geography)	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Thursday	14:00	15:50	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

On completion of the option, you should have achieved the stated aims and objectives, which will be assessed by class performance and degree work. Assessment will allow you to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of Caribbean societies. It will further mark the development of your critical judgement, intellectual reasoning and evaluation, and your general skills of presentation, motivation and the ability to work independently and with others.

Assessment Information

Class: One class essay (2,000 words); One portfolio summarising and critiquing tutorial readings.
Degree: One two hour examination (2 questions) AND One essay on a specialist topic (2,000 words)