The course is dedicated to the study of the territory. In particular, political geography contextualizes the way in which human communities organize themselves and regulate their relations on the territory. Economic geography explains how the distribution of resources and population on earth affect socio-economic and environmental development.
The course can be taken for 9 CFU in Scienze dell’Amministrazione e della Politica (SAP) or for 6 CFU in Scienze Internazionali e Diplomatiche (SID) and in Teorie e Tecniche della Mediazione Interlinguistica.
The course aims to provide basic knowledge both in political and economic components. The student will therefore be able to identify and understand the consequences of political action on territory, above all in terms of renovation in space organization. At the same time, the student will be able to analyse the new intersections of economic action in the context of globalization at different levels of the geographical scale and by type of economic stakeholders.
At the end of the course, the student will be able to:
9 ECTS
6 ECTS
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The course consists of lectures, for a total of 54 hours ( 9 ECTS) in SAP and 36 (ECTS) in SID and TTMI, aimed at presenting and studying the main notions of political and economic 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.
Attending students of SAP (9 ECTS) will also have the opportunity to carry out case studies through group work. The group work is divided into two phases: preparation of a written paper, oral presentation accompanied by sli-des. Timely information will be provided in class and via AulaWeb.
Positive assessment of the teamwork will allow attending students to acquire the following Open Badge: Personal skill - advanced level.
The students of the DEGREE COURSE in SCIENCES OF ADMINISTRATION AND POLITICS (SAP), IF UNABLE TO ATTEND, WILL BE ABLE TO FOLLOW THE LESSONS ON THE TEAMS CHANNEL: f3a5zi0, as the DEGREE COURSE in SAP has been included by the University in the "P.A.- Program. 110 e lode "which provides for the possibility of carrying out the teaching activity in e-learning mode (synchronous and / or asynchronous).
9 ECTS - The program is divided into four parts:
FIRST PART - Tools and models to interpret the demographic and migratory dynamics. The role of languages and religions to ensure socio-demographic balance.
SECOND PART - The concept of state and nation and the importance of land and maritime borders to legitimize the very existence of the state. Role and position of capital cities.
THIRD PART - Evolution of production sectors, transport and communication networks.
FOURTH PART - Urbanization and territorial governance.
6 ECTS - The program is divided into three parts:
The teaching deals with topics in line with the following goals and targets of the ONU 2030 Agenda:
For ATTENDING students – 9 ECTS (SAP)
Materials uploaded to AulaWeb, supplemented by what was presented by the teacher in the classroom and appropriately summarized in the notes taken in class. In the absence of exhaustive notes, students are required to use the textbook.
TEXTBOOK:
Greiner, A., Dematteis, G. e Lanza, C. Geografia Umana, Un approccio visuale, UTET, 2023 (Quarta edizione a cura di Alberto Vanolo). Esclusi i capitoli: 1, 2 e 5.
ONE OF THE FOLLOWING TEXTS:
GROUP WORK IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE PREPARATION OF THE TEXT OF YOUR CHOICE.
INTEGRATIVE MATERIALS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND POLITICAL SCIENCES (SAP) STUDENTS WILL BE COMUNICATE DURING THE LESSONS.
For ATTENDING students – 6 ECTS (SID eTTMI)
Greiner, A., Dematteis, G. e Lanza, C. Geografia Umana, Un approccio visuale, UTET, 2023 (Quarta edizione a cura di Alberto Vanolo). Esclusi i capitoli: 1, 2, 5, 10.
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For NON ATTENDING students – 9 ECTS (SAP)
ALL MATERIALS UPLOADED ON AULAWEB (SLIDES).
INTEGRATIVE MATERIALS WILL UPLOAD ON AULAWEB FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND POLITICAL SCIENCES (SAP) STUDENTS.
For NON ATTENDING students – 6 ECTS (SID eTTMI)
OTHER MATERIAL:
Baronchelli, Laura (2023), Smart City: dalla città intelligente alla città resiliente: Modelli di città sostenibili, intelligenti e inclusive, Lumi, Bondeno (Fe).
Ricevimento: Tutoring: On TUESDAY from 3 to 5 pm at the teacher's office at the DISPI – Albergo dei Poveri, Piazzale Brignole, 2 canc., Central Tower, 4th floor, room 4/38. However,tutoring is held on the same day and at the same time on the TEAMS . 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)
ENRICO PRIARONE
ALBERTO CAPACCI (Substitute)
GABRIELE CASANO (Substitute)
PIETRO PIANA (Substitute)
GIAN MARCO UGOLINI (Substitute)
Classes will be held in the first semester and will start on 18 September 2023.
The timetable will be as follows:
The lessons will be held face-to-face at the Albergo dei Poveri on the following days and times:
Monday: 10.00-12.00 Aula 8 - STUDENTS OF SAP, SID, LANGUAGES-TTMI
Tuesday: 17.00-19.00 Aula 8 - STUDENTS OF SAP, SID, LANGUAGES-TTMI
Wednesday: 14.00-16.00 Aula 8 - ONLY FOR SAP STUDENTS
Students of the DEGREE COURSE in ADMINISTRATION AND POLITICAL SCIENCES (SAP) IF UNABLE TO ATTEND THE LESSONS ON THE TEAMS CHANNEL: f3a5zi0, as the DEGREE COURSE in SAP has been included by the University in the Program "P.A.- 110 cum laude" which provides for the possibility of carrying out the teaching activity in e-learning mode (synchronous and/or asynchronous).
POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY
The exam is oral. Group work, possibly carried out by attending students of SAP (9 ECTS), even if discussed during the course, forms an integral part of the oral exam
The oral exam will allow to evaluate: - mastery and deepening of knowledge, - the ability to use the skills developed. Evaluation criteria are: - the quality of the oral communication, - the correct use of the appropriate vocabulary, - the ability of critical analysis, even on possible cases discussed.
The students of SAP (9 ECTS) who carry out the group work will also be assessed on the quality of the paper as regards the content and formal aspects.
Students with DSA, disability or other special educational needs certification are advised to contact both the referent Prof. Aristide Canepa (aristide.canepa@unige.it) and the teacher at the beginning of the course. Just to agree on teaching methods and examinations which, in compliance with the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning methods and provide suitable compensatory tools. For further information, please refer to the page of the Unige website which contains the relevant information: https://unige.it/disabilita-dsa/studenti-disabilita-informazioni-utili.
Teams code: f3a5zi0. To be used only if communicated by the teacher, in case of a weather alert or health emergency.