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
- To interpret the socio-territorial dynamics that characterize different geographical regions;
- 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
- To identify the factors that cause the impact of human activities on the environment and landscape.
At the end of the course the students will be able to (6 Credits)
- to identify the factors that cause the impact of human activities on the environment and landscape.
None.
The course consists of lectures, 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
Geography of languages
Geography of religions
Urban geography
Economic activities and their distribution
Communication networks and transport
Globalization, development and underdevelopment
Territorial governance and prospects for sustainable development
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The main topics covered concern (6 CFU)
For attending students:
9 CFU
Bjelland M. D., Montello D. R., Getis A., 2024, Geografia Umana, McGraw-Hill Education, Milano (Quinta edizione italiana a cura di Mangano Stefania, Piana Pietro, Porcelloni Leonardo).
Diamond J., 2014, Collasso. Come le società scelgono di morire o vivere, Einaudi, Torino. Excluding chapters: III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, X, XIII.
ALL MATERIALS UPLOADED TO AULAWEB RELATED TO THE 9-CREDIT PROGRAMME.
6 CFU
Bjelland M. D., Montello D. R., Getis A., 2024, Geografia Umana, McGraw-Hill Education, Milano (Quinta edizione italiana a cura di Mangano Stefania, Piana Pietro, Porcelloni Leonardo). Excluding chapters: 6, 7, 8.
ALL MATERIALS UPLOADED TO AULAWEB RELATED TO THE 6-CREDIT PROGRAMME.
For NON attending students:
Diamond J., 2014, Collasso. Come le società scelgono di morire o vivere, Einaudi, Torino. Excluding chapters: II, X, XIII.
Diamond J., 2014, Collasso. Come le società scelgono di morire o vivere, Einaudi, Torino. Excluding chapters: II, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, X, XIII.
LEONARDO PORCELLONI (President)
STEFANIA MANGANO
PIETRO PIANA
Second semester, the last week of February 2024
The exam is written and oral.
The test: - will assess the knowledge of the topics covered in class and contained in the study texts; - will test the ability to think critically about spatial, landscape and environmental processes. The evaluation will take into account: - appropriate knowledge of disciplinary vocabulary; - ability to reason critically; - ability to make connections between the different topics covered.
For students with DSA certifications or specific disabilities, compensatory or dispensatory measures will be ensured, while taking care of the acquisition of the skills and knowledge expected for teaching.
