Programme

Programme of the module 1 (6 CFU/ECTS: for all)

Basic principles in geographical systemic reading, with particular reference to the concepts of environment, ecosystem, territory, region, landscape, with reference to the human organization of space - population, migration, settlement, economic exploitation, development, etc..


Programme of the module 2 (for those who must acquire 12 CFU/ECTS)

Scale and trans-scalarity, in local, regional, global spaces. Evolution of spaces and flows in relation to demographic, political and economic evolution. Operational elements of the geographical reading.

Core Documentation

In the absence of a basic knowledge in geography, the study of a school textbook of general geography and geography of the States of the world is strongly recommended. The systematic use of an updated school atlas is essential for all students.

Texts for the module 1 (6 CFU/ECTS)
1) C. MINCA e A. COLOMBINO, Breve manuale di geografia umana, Padova, Cedam, 2012
2) M.A. SAQUET, Il territorio della geografia. Approcci a confronto tra Brasile e Italia, Milano, F.Angeli, 2012


Texts for the module 2 (only for those who must acquire 12 CFU/ECTS)
1) A. GIORDANO, Movimenti di popolazione. Una piccola introduzione, Roma, LUISS, 2015
2) F. GOVERNA e M. MEMOLI, Geografie dell’urbano. Spazi, politiche, pratiche della città, Roma, Carocci, 2011

Type of delivery of the course

In the year 2018-2019 the course will not be activated. The exam can be taken on the basis of the official program

Attendance

In the year 2018-2019 the course will not be activated

Type of evaluation

Written exam: multiple choice questions and open-ended questions