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On completion of this module the learner will have;
* Applied learning from across the BSc Sustainability to an international, real-world context.
* Developed an awareness of the sustainability progress of a global city in Europe;
* Undertaken practical fieldwork methods including community surveys, mapping and consultation techniques on fieldwork.
* Critically assess sustainability challenges in Ireland in a comparative perspective;
* Enhanced independent research and critical fieldwork skills.
* Developed skills in digital communication of fieldwork findings.
This is a highly interactive module that is designed around fieldwork over 5 days in Copenhagen. Examples of learning include applying field work skills of community surveying, mapping and engagement in Copenhagen and delivering a digital communication report of key findings. Follow up group work in Weeks 1-5 will aim to produce a presentation from the field trip, a comparative essay and digital communication media of the learnings and comparative analysis with Ireland. Examples could include ArcGIS story Map or You Tube Videos, digital posters etc. To reflect the inter-disciplinary nature of Sustainability, this module is team-taught by faculty who have expertise in various areas of sustainability. Please direct all queries about this module to the Module Coordinator Prof Jacky Croke in the first instance.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 10 |
Field Trip/External Visits | 50 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 40 |
Total | 100 |
Not applicable to this module.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: A substantive essay on the learnings gained from the sustainability exercises completed in Copenhagen presented with a view to prioritising aspects that could be developed in Ireland. | Week 12 | n/a | Graded | Yes | 50 |
Group Project: Building on your fieldwork in Copenhagen, and working in groups, you will design a digital presentation using ArcGIS Storymap, YouTube, or another digital medium to showcase your project outcomes. | Week 6 | n/a | Graded | Yes | 20 |
Journal: A number of different exercises will be completed in the field-trip and these will be completed along with your comprehensive field notes. | Week 1 | n/a | Graded | Yes | 30 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | No |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
Feedback on the field journal will be given to the students individually and a combination of peer and academic feedback will be given on the Essay, presentation and digital output.
Name | Role |
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Professor Tasman Crowe | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |