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SX1504: NATURAL WORLD (2014-2015)

Last modified: 28 Jun 2018 10:27


Course Overview

This course explores different perceptions of the natural world. We focus on experiences, interpretations and feelings about nature.

Delivery: lectures, individual exploration, group discussion and field trips. Sessions include: attitudes to nature, observing and exploring, well-being, film, spiritual and artistic interpretations, and valuing nature.

Students do three field trips (from a choice of several), forming an essential and inspirational part of the course.

During the course, you will probably deepen, or even change, your understanding of nature. You may then be able to apply a more nuanced understanding of nature in both your own direct experiences and own academic development.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 1
Session Second Sub Session Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Martin Barker
  • Dr Laura Colucci-Gray

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

None.

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Students will be encouraged to reflect upon their own appreciation of the natural world through thematic study of: the value of nature (personal philosophy, cultural context, ethics, responsibility); the environmental movement; natural environment and wellbeing; wildlife education and interpretation; the natural world in film; observing, recording and interpreting the natural world.

Associated Costs

There are no additional costs incurred by students attending this course.  Please note however that students are expected to source basic stationary items and/or suitable materials for the preparation and submission of one of the assessments.  Students are free to choose the type of materials they wish to use and make appropriate considerations about cost.

In addition, students are expected to wear appropriate waterproof clothing and footwear for attendance to field trips and outdoor sessions.  Such provision should not exceed normal winter clothing that can be worn for everyday use.

Further Information & Notes

This course is only available to students registered in Programme Years 1 and 2.
Attendance on Sixth Century courses is compulsory. Students who do not attend all sessions of this Sixth Century course, without exceptional cause, will not pass the engagement component of the course and may therefore fail the course. Attendance at sixth century courses is compulsory. Students who do not attend all classes (including lectures) for a sixth century course, without exceptional cause, will not pass the engagement component of the course and will therefore fail the course.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 31 August 2023 for 1st half-session courses and 22 December 2023 for 2nd half-session courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: In-course assessment (100%) based on submission of commentary (based on group work) and a reflective piece of individual writing. The commentary will be given a group mark, which is moderated by online peer assessment. The reflective account will take the form of an academic piece of writing and will be individually marked.

Resit: Students who fail the overall course will be required to register for a resit, then asked to submit/resubmit assessment work.

Formative Assessment

Students will participate in a range of formative exercises (seminars) based on each theme. Students will be given personalised verbal feedback during seminars.

Feedback

Participation in the formative exercises will be monitored. Students who appear to be experiencing difficulty will be identified and invited to discuss solutions with members of the teaching staff. Written feedback will be given on the summative assessments.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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