Water & Development in Africa explores the relationship between people and water in Africa with particular emphasis placed on the water and sanitation crisis as well as food security. The aims of this course are to develop and encourage inclusive, inter/intra disciplinary debate surrounding the physical and human dimensions to the problems of water development in Africa and, in particular, what restricts access to water. Fundamental challenges of developing water such as the nature of development (e.g., 'bottom up' versus 'top down' approaches), uncertainty, sustainability and equity are discussed and illustrated through a series of diverse case studies that include development of rural and town water supplies in east and west Africa, sanitation and water challenges in informal settlements in Kenya, conservation and development of floodplain wetlands in the Sahel, climate change in East Africa, and the use of transboundary water resources. On completion of this course, students should have developed (1) a thorough understanding of the major physical and human issues that affect development of water resources and, in particular, provision of water supplies in Africa; (2) analytical skills to assess the physical and human dimensions of a fundamental geographical problem; and (3) an awareness of the importance of a geographical approach to the study of the relationship between people and their resources.

The module aims to foster research skills and independent learning in French, leading to the production of pieces of discursive French. In the course of the...

Projects in the French Language (FREN0004)

The module aims to foster research skills and independent learning in French, leading to the production of pieces of discursive French. In the course of the year, students are required to write two reviews in French, the subjects of which will normally be a recent book, video or film of their choice. BA French with Film Studies students will produce two film reviews. The module is taught through a mixture of seminars and individual tutorials.