Expand+Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Recommendations:
It is recommended that anyone taking this module has a foundation in urban studies, especially European urbanisation. It will be expected that participants will have a basic kno...

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Learning Recommendations:
It is recommended that anyone taking this module has a foundation in urban studies, especially European urbanisation. It will be expected that participants will have a basic knowledge of European history and culture since the late medieval period. It will be also be understood that those taking the module have basic geographic research skills and a knowledge of urban land use models.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.

Expand+GEOG30080 Geography of the Growth and Development of Dublin
Academic Year 2021/2022
The main focus of this module is on the growth and development of Dublin during the twentieth century; a period of great change and challenge. Students will study t...

Hide-GEOG30080 Geography of the Growth and Development of Dublin
Academic Year 2021/2022
The main focus of this module is on the growth and development of Dublin during the twentieth century; a period of great change and challenge. Students will study the issues that the city faced, the solutions suggested and the effect of those solutions.

The module will begin with an examination of the early growth of the city so that the forces which shaped the city can be better understood and so provide a solid foundation for the exploration of the twentieth century. It will be important to us to understand Dublin in its European context and to see it as the unique expression of common processes. If you are taking this module it will be useful to have a background in urban geography. Previous modules in European urbanisation will be particularly helpful.

Extensive use will be made of the university's electronic learning environment.

Learning Outcomes:
The Learning Outcomes have two major stands: geographical and personal.

Geographical: - Develop a critical understanding of the forces and processes that shaped the development of Dublin- Develop the capacity to understand Dublin in a European and global urban context- Identify and use the main research tools for a study of Dublin during this time period.

Personal:- Demonstrate and extend written communication skills- Demonstrate and develop skills in synthesis, analysis, discussion and presentation- Develop an ability to utilise a variety of research sources.

Indicative Module Content:
Historical development of the city
Growth of the suburbs
The challenge of housing
Transportation systems and the motor car
The Civic and Commercial Landscapes
Planning the city