OVERVIEW

The module has as main objectives : make it clear to the student that geography is the discipline that studies the relationship between people and the environment and studies and interprets the reality of current territorial problems .

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The main aim of this course is knowledge of the foundations of geography, in relation to: population, settlements, economic and social structures, landscape

LEARNING OUTCOMES (FURTHER INFO)

Students will be able to apply their knowledge of geography and the main methods and tools in the design and conduct of educational activities . They also will use the acquired knowledge with self evaluation skills and skills in different application contexts .

TEACHING METHODS

Lectures with projection of slides and films with analysis of charts , tables , thematic maps and exercises

Written test at the end of the lessons only for students who have attended .

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SYLLABUS/CONTENT

After the notional conception of geography, the module aims to define the same starting from the definition of P. Claval "geography is to understand the world as men live it through the landscapes, the assets and the comparison of culture". Geography is now considered an essential science for studying the relationship between man and environment, in the past considered static and is currently being examined in continuous evolution and therefore with theories and more complex methods, such as to always require new investigative tools; so the module aims to provide an appropriate approach to the acquisition of intelligence and spatial orientation of the future teachers to the formation of world citizens able to live in their environment considering it a World Heritage Site, and then edit the future in mind and with a view sustainability. Specifically for kindergarten the discipline objectives: exploring the spaces up to develop spatial orientation skills.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

STUDY TEXTS for ATTENDING :

• Vallega A. , Introduction to Human Geography , Milan , Murcia , 1999.

GIORDA C. , My space in the world , Rome , Carocci , 2013 ( Chapters 1,2,3 )

STUDY TEXTS for not attending :

• Vallega A. , Introduction to Human Geography , Milan , Murcia , 1999

• PASQUINELLI D' ALLEGRA D. , Italy's geography. Identity, serious, landscapes , regions , Rome , Carocci , 2009.

ALSO : Critical Reading and performing an elaborate in-depth written on one of the following texts assigned by the lecturer : • A. FREMONT , I like geography , Rome , Carocci , 2007 ( Chapters : 5,7,9,10,12 ) • Guaran A. , Childhood space geography. Reflections and educational experiences , Bologna , Patron , 2011. • SANTO M.R. LANDI and L. The space around us , Carocci Faber , 2007 ( Chapters 1,2,3,4 ) • D. Pasquinelli D' Allegra , a geography fairytale . Myths and fairy tales for learning , Carocci , Rome , 2010.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

FEDERICO DE BONI (President)

ANTONELLA PRIMI (President)

NICOLETTA VARANI (President)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

The course will begin in the second half . Classes will start in March , date not yet defined

Class schedule

THEORIES AND METHODS OF GEOGRAPHY

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Only for students attending (at least 75% of the classes) is a written examination at the end of the course; The semi-structured written test with questions (open and closed) that require the student to focus on one or more topics covered during the course

 Oral examination for students not attending: The oral exam includes the discussion through the use of graphs, charts and tables present on the scheduled texts useful to the understanding of the man-environment relationship, peculiar study of geography. Non-attending students will proceed to the critical reading of one of the texts listed below and carrying out an elaborate in-depth written according to the guidelines provided by the teacher during an interview which must take place by the beginning of the first lessons as "provisions for students not attending LM single cycle Sciences of primary Education ", resolution of the course of studies in primary Education of 21.03.2013 Council.

Exam schedule