Programme

The course, divided into two units, aims to provide the conceptual tools and basic knowledge essential to examine and understand the dynamics of the relationship between human population and the terrestrial environment

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) A.L. GREINER, G. DEMATTEIS, C.LANZA, Geografia umana. Un approccio visuale, Torino, UTET, 2023

2a) G. DEMATTEIS, Geografia come immaginazione. Tra piacere della scoperta e ricerca di futuri possibili, Roma, Donzelli, 2021
or, as 2d text:
2b) F. SABATINI, Geografia delle aree interne, Milano, Guerini, 2024

3) M. d’ERAMO, Il selfie del mondo. Indagine sull’età del turismo, Milano, Feltrinelli, 2022




Texts for the module 2 (+6 CFU/ECTS: for those who must acquire 12 CFU/ECTS)
1) B. CHATWIN, Le vie dei canti, Milano, Adelphi, 1995 (o altra edizione)

2) I. CALVINO, Le città invisibili, Torino, Einaudi, 1972 (o altra edizione)

3) I. CALVINO, Palomar, Torino, Einaudi, 1983 (o altra edizione)

Attendance

Attendance is optional. However, it should be noted that the intermediate assessment tests will be reserved for attending students only. The exam program will be different for attending and non-attending students. Attending students will carry out, if possible, additional activities that will be specified during the course.

Type of evaluation

The intermediate assessment tests will be reserved for attending students only. Attending students will carry out, if possible, additional practical activities that will be specified during the course.