Courses / Module

• A clear understanding of the main related concepts around climate change, inequality and technology and their relationship with development.
• Some insights into the main component drivers, trends and development impacts around climate change, technology and inequality, with reference to both the global and regional levels.
• An appreciation of the processes of systemic change, the difficulties in tackling these ‘wicked’ problems, and the challenges in developing policy and political solutions.
• Sufficient comprehension and confidence to critically engage with peers, and others in society regarding the areas covered and related policy debates.

• The module will be delivered through a combination of lectures and online reading and quizzes, in both large classroom and tutorial formats. Student engagement will be promoted through class exercises, individual reflections and group assignments.

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• Repeat students must complete the repeat assignment in Autumn and any outstanding continuous assessment by a date before the Autumn examination board meeting, which will be specified by the department. Students are responsible for familiarising themselves with this deadline. If students do not submit by the deadline, the existing continuous assessment mark will be carried forward to the Autumn.
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? Yes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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