What is coastal reclamation?

Instructions

Discuss the pros and cons of coastal reclamation by answering the four questions below. Refer to this module’s class materials (Neo video:

1. What is coastal reclamation?

2. As Sengupta et al. (2018) show us, there has been a surge in coastal reclamation across the world. Why is it getting popular? What are its main purposes? What benefits does coastal reclamation bring to the society?

3. Choi’s article (2019) and the Neo video (2020) highlight the contentious/controversial aspects of coastal reclamation. What are the social and ecological impacts of coastal reclamation? Also, is coastal reclamation economically viable?

4. Given all the knowledge you’ve acquired, what is your own view on coastal reclamation? On what basis would you support it? On what basis would you oppose it?
Your writing will be graded based on:

a) Content knowledge: A thorough grasp of the ideas and concepts from the module’s content. The essay must sufficiently engage with the class materials. Cite the module’s readings and videos;

b) Critical thinking: An advanced level of critical analysis and understanding with regard to the discussion questions. Answer all the questions asked;
c) Written communication: A clear, specific, and coherent essay with a well-organized structure. The essay should be written in prose form. Do NOT use bullet-pointed or numbered lists;
d) Proper referencing: In-text referencing in the form of (Author, Year), for example, (Wallerstein, 1992) or (World Bank, 1993: 25). If referring to external reading(s), add a list of references at the end. Class materials do not require a separate list of references (in-text referencing is sufficient). If using a quote, make sure to use quotation marks; and
e) Length of the essay (minimum 400 words).

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