OVERVIEW

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.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the student will be able to:

9 CFU

• Understanding the motivations that drive a new redistribution of religions and languages around the world.
• Understanding the importance of territorial characteristics to ensure coherent governance policies at the local level, with particular reference to the case of Italian inland areas.
• Analyzing and explaining the modes of organization and causes of human settlement and migration in relation to changing demographic balances that can certainly alter political relations within and between states.
• Synthesizing the elements that constitute the bases of the political actions of human communities in relation to the conformation and opportunities of the territories that host them.
• Arguing and describing how human economic activity and resource exploitation depend on the distribution and movements of people on earth.

6 CFU

• Understanding the motivations that drive a new redistribution of religions and languages around the world.
• Arguing and describing how human economic activity and resource exploitation depend on the distribution and movements of people on earth.
• Analyzing and explaining the modes of organization and causes of human settlement and migration in relation to changing demographic balances that can certainly alter political relations within and between states.
• Synthesizing the elements that constitute the bases of the political actions of human communities in relation to the conformation and opportunities of the territories that host them.

PREREQUISITES

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TEACHING METHODS

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).

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

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.

PART FOUR - Perspectives on Local Territorial Planning: The Case of Italian Inland Areas (Depopulation, Hydrogeological Risk, Renaturalization, Territorial Regeneration)

6 ECTS - The program is divided into three 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.

The teaching deals with topics in line with the following goals and targets of the ONU 2030 Agenda:

• Goal 1: End poverty in all its forms everywhere (specifically target 1.b: Create sound policy frameworks at the national, regional, and international levels, based on pro-poor and gender-sensitive development strategies, to support accelerated investment in poverty eradication actions);
• Goal 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls (specifically target 5.c: Adopt and strengthen sound policies and enforceable legislation for the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls at all levels);
• Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation (specifically target 9.1: Develop quality, reliable, sustainable, and resilient infrastructure, including regional and cross-border infrastructure, to support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on equitable access for all);
• Goal 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries (specifically target 10.7: Facilitate orderly, safe, regular, and responsible migration and mobility of people, including through the implementation of planned and well-managed migration policies);
• Goal 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable (specifically target 11.a: Support positive economic, social, and environmental links between urban, peri-urban, and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning);
• Goal 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns (specifically target 12.7: Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities);
• Goal 13: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

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:

Bjelland M. D., Montello D. R., Getis A., Geografia Umana, McGraw Hill, 2024 (Quinta edizione a cura di Mangano S., Porcelloni L., Piana P.)

GROUP WORK IS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE PREPARATION OF THE TEXT: Barca F., Casavola P. e Lucatelli S., a cura di (2014). Strategia Nazionale per le Aree Interne, definizione, obiettivi, strumenti e governance, 31. Roma, UVAL.

For ATTENDING students – 6 ECTS  (SID eTTMI)

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:

Bjelland M. D., Montello D. R., Getis A., Geografia Umana, McGraw Hill, 2024 (Quinta edizione a cura di Mangano S., Porcelloni L., Piana P.)

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For NON ATTENDING students – 9 ECTS (SAP)

TEXTBOOK:

Bjelland M. D., Montello D. R., Getis A., Geografia Umana, McGraw Hill, 2024 (Quinta edizione a cura di Mangano S., Porcelloni L., Piana P.)

Pazzagli, R. (2021). Un Paese di paesi. Luoghi e voci dell’Italia interna. Pisa, ETS.

ALL MATERIALS UPLOADED ON AULAWEB (SLIDES).

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND POLITICAL SCIENCE (SAP) WILL BE UPLOADED ON AULAWEB.

For NON ATTENDING students – 6 ECTS  (SID eTTMI)

TEXTBOOK:

Bjelland M. D., Montello D. R., Getis A., Geografia Umana, McGraw Hill, 2024 (Quinta edizione a cura di Mangano S., Porcelloni L., Piana P.)

Baronchelli, Laura (2023), Smart City: dalla città intelligente alla città resiliente: Modelli di città sostenibili, intelligenti e inclusive, Lumi, Bondeno (Fe).

ALL MATERIALS UPLOADED ON AULAWEB (SLIDES).

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

STEFANIA MANGANO (President)

ENRICO PRIARONE

ALBERTO CAPACCI (Substitute)

GABRIELE CASANO (Substitute)

PIETRO PIANA (Substitute)

GIAN MARCO UGOLINI (Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Classes will be held in the first semester and will start on 16 September 2024.

The lessons will take place during the first semester and will begin on September 16, 2024. They will be held in person at the Albergo dei Poveri on the following days and times:

DURING THE FIRST TWO WEEKS OF CLASSES, ALL THREE WEEKLY MEETINGS ARE INTENDED FOR STUDENTS OF SID, SAP, AND TTMI

Monday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Room 8 AdP - STUDENTS OF SAP, SID, LINGUE-TTMI
Tuesday: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Room 8 AdP - STUDENTS OF SAP, SID, LINGUE-TTMI
Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Room 8 AdP - STUDENTS OF SAP, SID, LINGUE-TTMI

STARTING IN OCTOBER, THE WEDNESDAY LESSON WILL BE RESERVED FOR SAP STUDENTS ONLY OR FOR THOSE STUDENTS WHO HAVE ENROLLED FOR 9-CREDIT COURSES

Monday: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Room 8 AdP - STUDENTS OF SAP, SID, LINGUE-TTMI
Tuesday: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Room 8 AdP - STUDENTS OF SAP, SID, LINGUE-TTMI
Wednesday: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Room 8 AdP - FOR SAP STUDENTS ONLY

**Students enrolled in the Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration and Politics (SAP) who are unable to attend in person will be able to follow the lessons on the Teams channel: f3a5zi0, as the SAP program is included in the university's "P.A.-110 e lode" initiative, which allows teaching activities to be conducted in e-learning mode (synchronous and/or asynchronous).**

Class schedule

POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC GEOGRAPHY

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

The exam is oral and takes place in person.

Additionally, and exclusively for those who attend 2/3 of the lessons in person, the teacher may optionally introduce an intermediate written test during the lesson period, which exempts from the oral exam for the corresponding part of the syllabus.

It should also be noted that attending at least 50% of the lessons allows students to take the oral exam with the syllabus designated for attendees.

The course is taught in Italian and, as a rule, the exam must be taken in Italian.

If the number of students allows it, group work will be carried out by attending students. This group work, although discussed during the course, constitutes an integral part of the oral exam.

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

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The oral interview and the possible intermediate (written) test will allow for the evaluation of:
- 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.

FURTHER INFORMATION

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.