CODE 106692 ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025 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 - 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) - 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 - 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. PREREQUISITES None. TEACHING METHODS 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. 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 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 ************************************************** ** 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 Geography of languages Geography of religions Urban geography Economic activities and their distribution RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY 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: 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: II, 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. Diamond J., 2014, Collasso. Come le società scelgono di morire o vivere, Einaudi, Torino. Excluding chapters: II, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII, X, XIII. ALL MATERIALS UPLOADED TO AULAWEB RELATED TO THE 6-CREDIT PROGRAMME. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD LEONARDO PORCELLONI Exam Board LEONARDO PORCELLONI (President) LESSONS LESSONS START Second semester, the last week of February 2024 Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The exam is written and oral. ASSESSMENT METHODS 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. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 06/05/2025 12:00 GENOVA Orale 23/06/2025 10:00 GENOVA Scritto 11/07/2025 14:00 GENOVA Scritto FURTHER INFORMATION 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.