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POPULATION GEOGRAPHY

Module code: GY231
Credits: 5
Semester: 2
Quota: 140
Department: GEOGRAPHY
International:
Coordinator: Prof. Mark Boyle (GEOGRAPHY)

	Overview
	Using the modern rise in world population from 1750 as its backdrop, this module explores the three basic processes shaping population change (fertility, mortality, and migration). Students will be expected to critically reflect upon key theories of mortality, fertility, and migration, the techniques and measurement tools population geographers use when tracking population trends, the data sources population geographers use at various scales from the global to the local, and the politics and ethics of the ways in which states intervene to shape population change. Throughout, a global perspective will be adopted.

Overview

Using the modern rise in world population from 1750 as its backdrop, this module explores the three basic processes shaping population change (fertility, mortality, and migration). Students will be expected to critically reflect upon key theories of mortality, fertility, and migration, the techniques and measurement tools population geographers use when tracking population trends, the data sources population geographers use at various scales from the global to the local, and the politics and ethics of the ways in which states intervene to shape population change. Throughout, a global perspective will be adopted.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: identify the significance of the modern rise in world population from 1750 in the context of the history of world population growth and describe the history and geography of this growth Identify and comment up a range of theories of fertility, mortality, and migration Identify and evaluate the techniques and measurement tools population geographers use when tracking population trends identify, access and put to use a sample of the data sources population geographers use at various scales from the global to the local debate the politics and ethics of the ways in which states intervene to shape population change

Learning Outcomes

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	The continuous assessment mark is carried forward to the Autumn without scope for improvement, barring exceptional circumstances. University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 90 minutes

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Geography Department.