CODE 104955 ACADEMIC YEAR 2021/2022 CREDITS 9 cfu anno 2 SCIENZE DELL'AMMINISTRAZIONE E DELLA POLITICA 11161 (L-16) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR M-GGR/02 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The course is dedicated to the study of the principles underlying the analysis of the territory in its partition into regional geographical units. Regional geography sees such partitions as the result of the interaction of anthropogenic and environmental factors and their consequent differentiation on the surface of the Earth. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The course aims at providing students with basic fundaments to deal with the analysis of regional spaces according to the semiotic perspective of complex systems. Regional spaces will be intended as parts of territory defined based on existing relations between its anthropic (cultural, social, institutional and economic) and natural components. At the end of the course, students will have: acquired the main notions linked to the definition of region as bi-modular complex system; understood how, operationally, the aim of sustainable development acquires a paradigmatic value to be associated to that of complex systemic dynamic typical of regional analysis; acquired knowledge of the main regionalisation techniques in geography and of key concepts such as centrality, diffusion and accessibility. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of the course the student will be able to: - identify the elements and factors underlying the territorial articulation on a regional basis and their differentiation on the surface of the Earth; - analyze and investigate the causes of regional differentiation and the ways in which it manifests itself; - know how to use the main tools and methods used by geographic science in the analysis of regionalization processes PREREQUISITES None TEACHING METHODS The course consists of lectures for a total of 54 hours (equal to 9 CFU) and will be aimed at exposing and discussing the main notions of regional geography and its applications on a national, supranational and global scale. The materials used during the lessons will be uploaded on Aulaweb as well as other materials such as: reports, links to databases, reference and supplementary texts to those indicated in the bibliography. Occasionally, Italian and foreign scholars may be invited to hold seminars or conferences in order to deepen specific issues pertaining to the topics covered. If the epidemiological situation requires it, the teaching will be carried out remotely, according to the indications that will be promptly provided on Aulaweb. SYLLABUS/CONTENT The program is divided into two parts: FIRST PART: - The scientific paradigm of regional geography. The concept of region in contemporary geographical thought. Character and contents of the geographical region. The methods and tools of analysis. Region and planning between centralism and localism. SECOND PART - Introduction to a regional approach to geographic knowledge of the current world. Global connections. The major regions of the globe: Sub-Saharan Africa, North Africa, Southwest Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Eastern Asia, Europe, Northern and Central Eurasia, North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Pacific Ocean territories, global regions and cities. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY For the preparation of the exam, the study of the material that will be uploaded by the teacher on Aulaweb will be fundamental. Additionally, students will need to study: Grillotti Di Giacomo M.G., The region of geography. Towards the culture of the territory, Franco Angeli, Milan, 2012 TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD MAURO SPOTORNO Ricevimento: Reception: the reception of students and undergraduates takes place on Wednesdays from 3 to 5 pm at the teacher's office at the DISPO - Hotel of the poor, Piazzale Brignole, 2 canc., Central Tower, 4th floor, room 4/38. However, until further notice, the reception is held on the same day and at the same time on the TEAMS channel 3b1ef784. In order to avoid overlapping and waiting, please notify us in advance by email to the address: spot@unige.it in order to arrange a punctual time. However, it is possible to arrange an appointment even outside the day and time indicated upon request via email. Exam Board MAURO SPOTORNO (President) PIETRO PIANA ELEONORA PANIZZA (Substitute) LESSONS LESSONS START The course will be held in the second semester and the lessons will start as foreseen in the didactic calendar. Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The exam will take place in oral form ASSESSMENT METHODS The oral exam will allow you to evaluate: - mastery of knowledge; - the ability to use the principles and methods of the discipline in the analysis of regional territorial problems considered at different scales (from local to global) Evaluation criteria are: - the quality of the exhibition; - the correct use of the disciplinary lexicon; - the ability of critical analysis: - the precise knowledge of the concepts that are an integral part of the topics covered. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 20/01/2022 09:00 GENOVA Orale 10/02/2022 09:00 GENOVA Orale 09/06/2022 09:00 GENOVA Orale 27/06/2022 09:00 GENOVA Orale 14/07/2022 09:00 GENOVA Orale 12/09/2022 09:00 GENOVA Orale FURTHER INFORMATION If necessary, aulaweb will indicate the Teams channel through which the courses will be delivered and on which the exams will be held.
