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Which of the following is NOT included as a physical feature of the Irish landscape?
Which of the following is NOT included as a physical feature of the Irish landscape?
Which section of the syllabus provides information about instructor availability?
Which section of the syllabus provides information about instructor availability?
What type of readings are specified as mandatory and recommended for each week?
What type of readings are specified as mandatory and recommended for each week?
What can be inferred about the course textbook?
What can be inferred about the course textbook?
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Which component is included in both physical and cultural aspects of the Irish landscape?
Which component is included in both physical and cultural aspects of the Irish landscape?
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What can be found on the course Moodle platform?
What can be found on the course Moodle platform?
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Which of the following is a cultural element mentioned in the course overview?
Which of the following is a cultural element mentioned in the course overview?
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What does the course aim to teach about the Irish landscape?
What does the course aim to teach about the Irish landscape?
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What is the total percentage weightage of the weekly quizzes in the overall assessment?
What is the total percentage weightage of the weekly quizzes in the overall assessment?
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How many quizzes will be considered for grading if a student completes 8 quizzes?
How many quizzes will be considered for grading if a student completes 8 quizzes?
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When is the Mid-Term exam scheduled to take place?
When is the Mid-Term exam scheduled to take place?
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What type of questions will be included in the End-of-Term in-class exam?
What type of questions will be included in the End-of-Term in-class exam?
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What is the maximum word count for the group reflection paragraph?
What is the maximum word count for the group reflection paragraph?
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What will students have to demonstrate in the Mid-Term exam?
What will students have to demonstrate in the Mid-Term exam?
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What is the group presentation duration?
What is the group presentation duration?
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When will students be able to sign up for their group presentation topics?
When will students be able to sign up for their group presentation topics?
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What dates are designated for the Mid-Term Break?
What dates are designated for the Mid-Term Break?
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Which group presentation topic pertains to cultural geography?
Which group presentation topic pertains to cultural geography?
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Study Notes
Course Overview
- This course explores the Irish landscape
- The course is divided into three sections: physical, human, and cultural
- The course uses a variety of methods to teach about the Irish landscape, including:
- lectures
- readings
- discussions
- quizzes
- presentations
- an in-class mid-term exam
- an end-of-term exam
- The course has assigned readings in addition to the textbook
- The textbook is an open access resource available online
Course Material
- The required textbook is available online through OpenTextbooks.Concordia.CA
- All course material is available on Moodle
- There is a weekly quiz on Mondays for weeks 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, and 11
- Each quiz reflects content from the previous two lectures
- Students' best 4 quiz scores will be counted toward their final grade
- If you miss a quiz, it cannot be made up
Assessments
- The midterm exam covers material from weeks 1-5
- The midterm exam is comprised of:
- multiple choice questions
- map identification
- fill-in-the-blank
- short answer questions
- The final exam covers all course material
- The final exam is comprised of:
- multiple choice questions
- map identification
- short answer questions
- Students will complete a final reflection paragraph on their group presentations
Group Presentations
- Students will work in groups to complete a group presentation on a specific Irish landscape feature
- Presentation topics include:
- Garnish Island
- Bog of Allen
- Skellig Michael
- The Burren
- Achill Island
- Three Sister Rivers
- Croagh Patrick
- The Dingle Peninsula
- Each student will have an individual role in the presentation
- Students must sign up for a specific topic by October 28th
- Presentations must be completed in 15 minutes
Marking Scheme
- Weekly quizzes are worth 20% of the final grade
- The mid-term exam is worth 25% of the final grade
- The final exam is worth 30% of the final grade
- Group presentations are worth 15% of the final grade
- The individual reflection paragraph is worth 5% of the final grade
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Description
This quiz overview provides insights into the Irish landscape course, focusing on its physical, human, and cultural aspects. Students will participate in weekly quizzes that cover material from previous lectures, contributing to their final grade. Key course materials and assessments are also highlighted.
