The city & the country: processes of conflict & changes

Cod y Modiwl: GS10220
Teitl y Modiwl: The city & the country: processes of conflict & changes
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2026/2027
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Rhys Dafydd Jones
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): DA10520
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Jesse Heley; Dr Bethany Simmonds; Dr Gareth Hoskins

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay: 1500 Words	50%
Asesiad Semester	End of module assessment: (to be submitted to Blackboard).	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: 1500 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	End of module assessment: (to be submitted to Blackboard).	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Identify and explain the key processes shaping contemporary urban and rural change.
Evaluate the key processes shaping contemporary urban and rural change.
Apply a range of relevant theoretical and conceptual literatures to explain urban and rural change.
Evaluate the policy implications emerging from such changes.
Demonstrate the skills of critical reading, interpretation and evaluation.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module examines the ways in which geographers and other social scientists have understood and explored urban and rural spaces, and the connections between them. These approaches are examined through the context of economic, demographic, social, and cultural changes in both urban and rural settings. Such changes have often brought conflict around the meaning attributed to urban and rural spaces, and the people, values, and behaviour the 'belong' there. The module also considers how tension is manifested in different forms, and strategies for more harmonious coexistence.

Cynnwys

The module is divided into two substantive parts: The City and The Countryside. Each part contains 8 x 1-hour lectures and 2 x 1-hour seminars. ‘The City’ will cover themes including urban design and planning, changing urban economies, changing urban populations, and urban governance. ‘The Country’ will cover themes including agricultural change, changing rural economies, rural preservation and conservation, and rural population change and diversity. Short introductory and concluding sections will be held in the first and final weeks, covering induction, definitions and approaches to urban and rural studies, and policy implications.

The module consists of 20 x 1-hour lectures and fortnightly 1-hour seminars (n=5) to support student engagement with content, assignment preparation, and skills.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Yes; written communication skills for the assessments; oral communication skills through class discussions etc.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Yes, with applied knowledge
Datrys Problemau	Yes, through course content (e.g. defining urban and rural spaces; examining policy implications)
Gwaith Tim	Yes, through small group discussions in class
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Yes, through practical sessions attached to the module focussed on supporting content and study skills.
Rhifedd	Not explicitly, although this may well come into course content on occasion.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	Yes, engagement with current theoretical ideas underpinning current debates in urban and rural geography.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Yes, through engaging with current research to prepare the essay and end of module assessment.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Yes, through the production of the coursework and making use of VLEs

Nodau

Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cydymffurfio a FfCChC Lefel 4