| CODE | 106692 |
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| ACADEMIC YEAR | 2022/2023 |
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| SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR | M-GGR/02 |
| LANGUAGE | Italian |
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| SEMESTER | 2° Semester |
| TEACHING MATERIALS | AULAWEB |
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 .
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
None.
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.
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
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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
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.
Office hours: 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.
STEFANIA MANGANO (President)
PIETRO PIANA
Second semester, 13 february 2023.
All class schedules are posted on the EasyAcademy portal.
The exam is written.
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
| Date | Time | Location | Type | Notes |
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| 09/06/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto | |
| 07/07/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto |
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.