Module Identifier
RD10120
Module Title
MAKING THE BRITISH COUNTRYSIDE
Academic Year
2008/2009
Co-ordinator
Mr David R Powell
Semester
Semester 1
Other Staff
 

Course Delivery

Delivery Type Delivery length / details
Lecture 3 x 1 hour lectures per week
Other 4 x 3 hour visits
 

Assessment

Assessment Type Assessment length / details Proportion
Semester Assessment Assignment  Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4  50%
Semester Exam 1.5 Hours   Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4  50%
Supplementary Assessment Assignment  50%
Supplementary Exam 1.5 Hours   50%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

Outcome 1
Recognise and explain the geological processes that have created the landscape

Outcome 2
Recognise and explain the geomorphological processes responsible for creating landscape features

Outcome 3
Understand the changing nature of climatic and environmental conditions over time

Outcome 4
Describe the historical development of a given landscape

Brief description

This module considers the geological and geomorphological processes that have shaped the landscape and the ways in which man has modified it. The module starts by considering geological processes and the influence that the differing rock types have on the landscape. Upon this foundation the ways in which geomorphological and hydrological processes modify the geology to create landform is detailed, Throughout the module the link between the physical landscape and human activities is emphasised. Having considered how the landscape has been physically shaped, the influence of man is detailed. This aspect of the module introduces the ways in which man has developed the British landscape over time by focussing on periods of invasion, settlement, development and change. Land use changes and the introduction of landscape features are identified and brought into the present day context. The role of information sources and archaeology in the preservation of these fossilised features and landscapes are also considered.

Aims

This module is concerned with developing an understanding of how the British landscape has developed over time. As such the module initially considers the influence of geological, geomorphological and hydrological processes in creating landform. The module also considers the ways in which man has developed the British landscape over time by focussing on periods of invasion, settlement, development and change. Throughout the module the link between the physical landscape and human activities is emphasised.

Module Skills

Skills Type Skills details
Communication Written work for the assignment
Improving own Learning and Performance Students will have to manage their own time in developing their assignment.
Information Technology Students may use the internet as a resource to help them with their assignments

Reading List

General Text
(2000.) The English rural landscape /edited by Joan Thirsk. Oxford University Press Primo search (2003.) The archaeology of the Welsh Uplands /edited by David Browne & Stephen Hughes. Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales Primo search Goudie, A (1990) The landforms of England and Wales Blackwell Primo search Press, Frank. (2004.) Understanding earth /Frank Press ... [et al.]. 4th ed. W.H. Freeman Primo search Rackham, Oliver. (1997.) The illustrated history of the countryside /with commissioned photographs by Tom Mackie. Phoenix Primo search Skinner B J & Porter S (1995) The Dynamic Earth Wiley Primo search Toghill, Peter. (2000 (various p) The Geology of Britain :an introduction /Peter Toghill. Airlife Primo search

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4