CODE 67532 ACADEMIC YEAR 2019/2020 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 2 PEDAGOGIA, PROGETTAZIONE E RICERCA EDUCATIVA 9922 (LM-85) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR M-GGR/01 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: HISTORY AND SOCIAL GEOGRAPHY TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The course will provide both the knowledge of the main issues and problems for the interpretation and analysis of socio - spatial dynamics both basic skills to understand the structuring of socio - spatial systems ( relationship between society and space , the latter being as a social product ) AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The course aims to provide the methodologies and the theoretical-conceptual apparatus necessary for a spatial interpretation of social phenomena and recent territorial dynamics, focusing on the changes exerted by social actors in the national and international framework. Particular attention is paid to the study of migration and to the phenomenon of asylum seekers and refugees. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES Specific objectives are: a) to acquire adequate knowledge and understanding related to the effective analysis of space as social product tools. b ) create conditions for students to apply their knowledge and understanding and solving problems in various application contexts referring to case studies on issues of migrants, refugees, conflict. The learning outcomes will enable the student to develop knowledge and skills suitable for working in diverse social settings. TEACHING METHODS Ultilisation of aulaweb. Frontal lessons, with projection of slides and/or films with analysis and discussion of case studies, graphs, diagrams, tables, thematic papers. Students will be invited to participate with a short in-depth study of a topic (through the elaboration of power points or reading of scientific articles in English). Completion of aulaweb to provide slides and teaching materials SYLLABUS/CONTENT The first module will analyze the main indicators geo - social - economic and cultural, and will be further discussed those relating to the following themes: development and human development, poverty, gender inequality, migration and integration. Specifically they will consider the OECD indicators , UNDP , World Bank, Transparency International, EU, World Economic Forum. The second module will be presented cases of differences in the roles and the use of space by men and women , as well as inequalities . In particular will be the subject of reflection problems related to the condition of women in sub - Saharan Africa with regard to health , education, employment and politics. the main problems are then analyzed regarding migration (female) and their implications. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Prerequisites: If you have not passed the exam in social geography undergraduate make contact with the teacher for the additional material. For attending students: - WeWorld Index 2018 -World Development Report 2018 - N. Varani, E. Bernardini, Viaggio, geografia, Donne Wodaabe. Una riflessione geo-antropologica. In Ambiente, Società, Territorio, n. 1, 2019, pp.17-21 -N. Varani, E. Bernardini, The nightlife spaces: the case of bush bars in Abuja. In Bollettino della Società Geografica Italiana, serie 14, 2(1), 2018, pp. 197-208. - N. Varani, E. Bernardini, Migrants inside and outside Africa. Motivations, Paths and Routes. In Geopolitical, Social Security and Freedom Journal, Editor De Gruyter, 1, 2018, pp. 80-103 N. Varani, A. Primi, La condizione della donna in Africa sub-sahariana. Riflessioni geografiche, Libreria Universitaria, Padova, 2011. (excluding Section 6) It also includes the study of one of the following texts: A. Vanzan, The Women of Allah, B. Mondadori, Milano, 2013 M. Cvajner, Sociologia delle migrazioni femminili. L'esperienza delle donne post-sovietiche., Ed. Il mulino, Bologna 2018. E.Gamberoni, L'Africa occidentale. Ritratto di un'Africa che cambia, Patron, Bologna 2013. E. Nganguè, Cape of Good Hope. The Africa you do not expect, EMI, Bologna, 2015 W. Maathai, The Challenge for Africa, New Worlds, Modena, 2010 C. Visconti, Africa e diritti umani. Dalle carte costituzionali al sistema africano di protezione dei diritti umani. Libreria universitaria Padova 2012. For non-attending students: Study texts: -N. Varani, A. Primi, Rio + 20: Policies for the environment. A geographical reading, University Library, Padua, 2012 -G. Carbone, Africa. States, politics, conflicts, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2012 edition III the study of one of the following articles is planned: -N. Varani, E. Bernardini, The nightlife spaces: the case of bush bars in Abuja. In Bollettino della Società Geografica Italiana, serie 14, 2(1), 2018, pp. 197-208. - N. Varani, E. Bernardini, Migrants inside and outside Africa. Motivations, Paths and Routes. In Geopolitical, Social Security and Freedom Journal, Editor De Gruyter, 1, 2018, pp. 80-103 It also includes the study of one of the following texts: G. Amoretti, N. Varani, Viaggiare nella Terza Età, Roma, Carocci, 2013 M. M. Gonzales De Sande (eds.), Women, identity and progress in the Mediterranean cultures, publishing Arachne, Rome, 2009 L. Manes, A. Tricarico, The bank of the rich, Altraeconomia Editions, Milan, 2008 M. Pallas, Degrowth and migration issues for the decrease happy, Rome, 2009 F. Thumb, fleeing Peoples. Geography of forced migration, CUEN, Naples, 2007 N. Varani, F. De Boni (a cura di), Dalla multicultura all'intercultura.Spazi e strumenti geografici, Mcgraw Hill, Milano, 2017. C. Visconti, Africa e diritti umani. Dalle carte costituzionali al sistema africano di protezione dei diritti umani. Libreria universitaria Padova 2012. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD NICOLETTA VARANI Ricevimento: From 10 September 2019 to end February 2020 : Wednesday from 14.30 to 15.30 - Plan 2 Body A - Direction Corso A. Podestá 2 - Genoa. From 1 March 2020 by appointment Only for students of the POLO of Imperia: From 9 March 2020 to 18 May 2020 : Monday at 16-17 - Polo Universitario Imperia Only for students of CAMPUS Savona: From March 4 to May 20, 2020: Wednesday at 12.00 - 13.00 - Campus of Savona. For any problem concerning the teaching you can still communicate with the teacher by email: varani@unige.it or by calling the number 010 20953604; or by calling the number 01020953500. For additional information, students are requested to contact the teacher in good time to define bibliographic additions or alternative programs. Exam Board STEFANO LUCONI (President) NICOLETTA VARANI (President) ENRICO BERNARDINI LESSONS LESSONS START September 26, 2019 Class schedule APPLIED SOCIAL GEOGRAPHY EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION For attending students : written test For not attending : oral test For attending students : written test ( only for students who have attended 75-70 % of classes ) .The test A will be at the end of lessons (more information will be provided by the teacher in the first lessons of the course ) For non-attending students : oral exam . Oral examination for students not attending : The oral exam includes the discussion , including through the use of graphs, charts and tables , proposed during the course or present on the texts in the program , useful to both the understanding of space as a social product is being studied the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion of communities in the territories . ASSESSMENT METHODS For attending students: At the end of the course there will be a written exam reserved for students attending (70-75% of the course). Students who do NOT take the written exam will take an oral exam in the same way as those who do not. For non attending students: Oral test for non-attendants: The oral test involves discussion, also with the help of graphs, charts and tables, proposed during the course or present on the texts in the program, useful for understanding the territory as a central point for the study of contact and interactions between different identities. A critical reading with a brief written reworking of one of the texts recommended in the bibliography is also envisaged. The oral examination will be assessed on the basis of the following a) Knowledge of the topics dealt with in the course (65%) b) Quality of oral exposure/ability to present arguments and critical approach to discipline (25%) c) Mastery of specific vocabulary (10%) Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 20/01/2020 14:00 GENOVA Orale 28/01/2020 14:00 GENOVA Orale 11/02/2020 14:00 GENOVA Orale 11/06/2020 11:30 GENOVA Orale 25/06/2020 11:30 GENOVA Orale 14/07/2020 11:30 GENOVA Orale 21/07/2020 14:30 GENOVA Orale 11/09/2020 11:30 GENOVA Orale