How does geography study and analyze the interactions between natural, socio-cultural, economic and political systems? Is the map an objective representation of the territory? The course aims to offer a knowledge of the orientations of human geography, with insights on the geo-literary perspective in the study of territories, on sustainable development and the human impact on the environment; as well as solicit a conscious use of the cartographic tool.
The aim of the course is to offer students a general knowledge in the field of human geography, with reference to the different orientations of contemporary geography. Furthermore, students will acquire a basic critical reading skill and the use of geographic and topographic maps. Particular attention will be paid to the methods of teaching.
The course has as main objectives:
- to make students understand that geography is the discipline that studies the relationships between the human group and the environment, and their evolution over time;
- provide the basics of the discipline and knowledge of the main themes and problems for the interpretation and analysis of socio-political-territorial dynamics;
- transmit a basic ability to use and read geographical and topographical maps critically.
- to acquire skills to analyze the organization of socio-spatial systems, in particular the relationship between society, politics and space, the latter understood as a social product.
At the end of the course the students will be able:
- to illustrate the theoretical references related to the evolution of geography and the main models of spatial analysis;
- to present and analyze the main themes of human, economic, political and cultural geography, also according to a disciplinary teaching perspective;
- to critically examine contemporary problems and perspectives with a transcalar approach, from local to global;
- to acquire and use appropriately the specialized and technical vocabulary of the discipline;
- to read and interpret topographical and thematic maps;
- to use geographical skills to analyze and compare socio-economic-spatial systems.
They are not required. It is advisable to use an atlas during the development and preparation of the program
- Frontal lessons with projection and discussion of slides and videos,
- reading and analysis of graphs, maps, images and statistical data,
- interactive discussions on some geographical themes starting from a visual approach,
- (for students attending lectures) exit on the gruond of wich will be asked for a personal return in written or iconographic form
- group exercise to read and analyze a topographic map,,
- for attending students, self-evaluation tests will be available on Aulaweb for the part of cartography (in timed and not timed form).
Students who attend for 6 CFU will study the following topics (corresponding to the following manual chapters): basic notions of geography, roots and meaning of culture, geography of the population, ethnic and cultural geography, primary activities, development models and inequalities.
Students who attend for 9 CFU will study the following topics (corresponding to the following manual chapters): basic notions of geography, roots and meaning of culture, geography of the population, ethnic and cultural geography, primary activities, development models and inequalities, urban systems, political organization of space.
Students who attend for 12 CFU will study the following topics (corresponding to the following manual chapters): cartography and surveying techniques, basic notions of geography, roots and meaning of culture, population geography, ethnic and cultural geography, primary activities, development models and inequalities, urban systems, political organization of space, human impact on the environment.
During the lessons updated and in-depth data on the contents and the topics addressed will be provided.
The contents of the program for non-attending students (6 CFU, 9 CFU, 12 CFU) correspond to the chapters of the manual and the texts chosen by the candidate in the specific bibliography.
For attending students:
6 ECTS program
- Fellmann J.D. , Bjelland M.D., Getis A., Getis J., Geografia Umana, Milano, McGraw-Hill, 3° ed. febbraio 2016, ISBN: 9788838615467. Capitoli: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9.
- Slides loaded on aulaweb
9 ECTS program
- Fellmann J.D. , Bjelland M.D., Getis A., Getis J., Geografia Umana, Milano, McGraw-Hill, 3° ed. febbraio 2016, ISBN: 9788838615467. Capitoli: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11.
- Slides loaded on aulaweb.
12 ECTS program
- Fellmann J.D. , Bjelland M.D., Getis A., Getis J., Geografia Umana, Milano, McGraw-Hill, 3° ed. febbraio 2016, ISBN: 9788838615467. Capitoli: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12
- Deepening on cartography (slides will be provided on aulaweb or bibliographic indications)
For NON-attending students:
6 CFU program:
- Fellmann J.D. , Bjelland M.D., Getis A., Getis J., Geografia Umana, Milano, McGraw-Hill, 3° ed. febbraio 2016, ISBN: 9788838615467. Capitoli: 1, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12.
One text chosen from the following:
9 CFU program:
- Fellmann J.D. , Bjelland M.D., Getis A., Getis J., Geografia Umana, Milano, McGraw-Hill, 3° ed. febbraio 2016, ISBN: 9788838615467. Capitoli: 1, 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12.
Two texts chosen from the following:
12 CFU program
- Fellmann J.D. , Bjelland M.D., Getis A., Getis J.,Geografia Umana, Milano, McGraw-Hill, 3° ed. febbraio 2016, ISBN: 9788838615467. Capitoli: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13.
Three texts chosen from the following:
Ricevimento: In the first semester: Thursday 11-12 or by appointment (primi@unige.it) In the second semester: It will be announced at the beginning of the semester; or by appointment (primi@unige.it).
ANTONELLA PRIMI (President)
REBEKKA DOSSCHE
CRISTINA MARCHIORO (Substitute)
16 September 2019
GEOGRAPHY
The exam takes place in oral form, through an interview on the topics covered in class, on the materials provided and on the texts in the program. The interview will also include the critical analysis of images, graphs, tables, maps and videos and the personal return of the exit on the ground.
For attending students (12 CFU teaching) it will be possible to take an in itinere cartography test by means of a written test (with multiple choice and open questions) that is considered passed with a minimum grade of 18 out of 30. The test vote will contribute as weighted average to the final evaluation of the exam (equal to one sixth of the overall grade). Passing the cartography test does not expire in time. Those who do not perform or who do not pass the in itinere test will support the part of the cartography orally during the exam sessions, with the same voting conditions.
Non-attending students (12 CFU teaching) must take the exam on the cartography part in oral form (Chapter 13 of the manual); passing the part of the cartography is a necessary condition for the continuation of the other parts of the examination (remaining Chapters of the manual and 3 texts of your choice).
The interview:
- will evaluate the knowledge of the main theoretical references and spatial analysis models treated in class and present in the study texts;
- will allow to verify the ability to present and critically evaluate the main aspects, processes and problems faced by human, political and cultural geography;
The evaluation will take into account:
- quality of exposure and appropriate use of the specialized vocabulary:
- argumentative capacity and critical reasoning on the study carried out;
- ability to make connections between the different topics addressed.
All students are invited to periodically consult the page of this course on the AulaWeb e-learning portal (accessible from the University site or at: https://www.aulaweb.unige.it). All information and materials related to this teaching are published exclusively on that site.
