CODE 106692 ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023 CREDITS 9 cfu anno 2 LINGUE E CULTURE MODERNE 8740 (L-11) - GENOVA 6 cfu anno LINGUE E CULTURE MODERNE 8740 (L-11) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR M-GGR/02 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The Human Geography course aims to provide the elements of knowledge and interpretation from a geographical point of view of the ways in which populations and societies in their material manifestations (economic activities, infrastructures, etc.) are distributed over the territory and interact with it . AIMS AND CONTENT AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES At the end of the teaching the students will be able to (9 Credits) - Understand and summarize the main concepts and themes underlying Human Geography - Know the main geographical survey methods and the tools used by geographers - Synthesize the elements underlying the action of human communities in relation to the physical morphologyof the territory - Understand the reasons that lead to a new distribution of the world's population, religions and languages - Understand and analyze the landscape in urban and rural areas - Know the main approaches to the study of the region as an object of geographical analysis - Understand the dynamics related to the geography of globalization, development and underdevelopment At the end of the course the students will be able to (6 Credits) - Understand and summarize the main concepts and themes underlying Human Geography - Know the main geographical survey methods and the tools used by geographers - Synthesize the elements underlying the action of human communities in relation to the physical conformation of the territory - Understand the reasons that lead to a new distribution of the world's population, religions and languages - Understand and analyze the landscape in urban and rural areas PREREQUISITES None. TEACHING METHODS The course consists of lectures, for a total of 36 or 54 hours ( 6 CFU 9 CFU) , aimed at presenting and studying the main notions of human geography through the use of practical examples. The materials used during the lessons will be uploaded to AulaWeb together with other materials (reports, links to databases, etc.) aimed at defining the quantitative aspects of the phenomena studied. Occasionally, researchers or experts in the discipline (Italian and foreign) may also be invited to hold seminars to study specific aspects of the problems dealt with. SYLLABUS/CONTENT The main topics concern (9 CFU) Key concepts of human geography (place, space, territory, scale) The tools of geography Environmental issues World population, migrations, demographic policies Languages and religions Urban geography Economic activities and their distribution Communication networks and transport The polymorphism of the concept of region Globalization, development and underdevelopment Territorial governance and prospects for sustainable development ************************************************** ** The main topics covered concern (6 CFU) Key concepts of human geography (place, space, territory, scale) The tools of geography Environmental issues World population, migrations, demographic policies Languages and religions Urban geography Economic activities and their distribution Communication networks and transport RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY TEXTBOOK 9 CFU Greiner, A., Dematteis, G. e Lanza, C. Geografia Umana, Un approccio visuale, UTET, 2019 (Terza edizione a cura di Alberto Vanolo). EXCEPT CHPTER: 1, 2, 5. Materials uploaded to AulaWeb. 6 CFU Greiner, A., Dematteis, G. e Lanza, C. Geografia Umana, Un approccio visuale, UTET, 2019 (Terza edizione a cura di Alberto Vanolo). EXCEPT CHPTER: 1, 2, 5. Materials uploaded to AulaWeb. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD STEFANIA MANGANO Ricevimento: Tutoring: On TUESDAY from 3 to 5 pm at the teacher's office at the DISPO – Albergo dei Poveri, Piazzale Brignole, 2 canc., Central Tower, 4th floor, room 4/38. However, as the health situation does not allow for face-to-face reception, the reception is held on the same day and at the same time on the TEAMS channel "Mangano_Ricevimento", code: g3272ro. In order to avoid overlaps and waits, please notify in advance by email stefania.mangano@unige.it in order to agree on a punctual time. Nevertheless, it is possible to arrange an appointment even outside the indicated day and time upon request via email. Exam Board STEFANIA MANGANO (President) GABRIELE CASANO PIETRO PIANA (President Substitute) LESSONS LESSONS START Second semester, 13 february 2023. Class schedule L'orario di tutti gli insegnamenti è consultabile all'indirizzo EasyAcademy. EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The exam is written. ASSESSMENT METHODS The written exam will allow to evaluate - mastery and deepening of knowledge -the ability to use the skills developed Evaluation criteria are - the correct use of the appropriate vocabulary -the ability of critical analysis even on possible cases discussed Exam schedule Data Ora Luogo Degree type Note 09/06/2023 09:00 GENOVA Scritto 07/07/2023 09:00 GENOVA Scritto 11/09/2023 14:00 GENOVA Scritto 26/09/2023 14:00 GENOVA Scritto 16/11/2023 09:30 GENOVA Scritto FURTHER INFORMATION Students with “Special Needs”: the compensatory/dispensative tools recognized by the Department coordinator, Prof.ssa Sara Dickinson, and by the University Service for students with special needs are applied.
