Module Identifier

RS14020

Module Title

MAKING THE BRITISH COUNTRYSIDE

Academic Year

2008/2009

Co-ordinator

Mr David R Powell

Semester

Semester 1

Other Staff

Dr Graham P Harris

Course Delivery

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

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	1.5 Hours Examination	100%

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this module students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of geological processes.

2. Demonstrate an understanding of geomorphological processes.

3. Describe the changing nature of climatic and environmental conditions of an area over time.

4. Describe and understand the historical development of a given landscape and its relationship to economic, social and cultural change.

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 introduces 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.

To develop an understanding of the geological and geomorphological processes that have shaped the British landscape.
To develop an understanding of the ways in which man has changed the landscape over time.
To develop an appreciation of the ways in which the landscape has changed over time and the forces behind the change.

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 assignment

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 &amp; 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