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18307 GEOGRAFIA in Communication, technologies and digital cultures L-20 0 CARBONE Luisa
(syllabus)
The Geography course aims to analyze and explore thoroughly the fundamental concepts of human geography in the light of the profound changes of the society. After briefly examining the theory and methods of geographical sciences, we will analyze the relationship between humans and nature, the distribution and structure of the human population, the demographic trends and urban development. In fact we live in a world that is constantly changing, where the geographical knowledge are central to the well-being of our societies, which is why a part of the course will examine the relationship between geography and technological innovations which open up new horizons in creating maps and techniques for the visualization of geographic information that enable us to see, explore and understand the global and local processes. The Geography course aims to analyze and thoroughly explore the fundamental concepts of human geography in light of the profound changes of society.
After briefly examining the theory and methods of geographical sciences, the course will focus on the relationship between humankind and nature, the distribution and structure of human population, demographic trends and urban development.
In fact, we live in a world that is constantly changing, where geographical knowledge is central to the well-being of our societies; therefore, part of this course will examine the relationship between geography and technological innovation, which opens up new horizons in creating maps and techniques for the visualization of geographical information. These advancements allow exploration and better understanding of the global and local processes.
Lesson plan
1. Introduction to human geography
2. Space, place and landscape
3. GIS and cartography
4. Globalization
5. Environment and global warming
6. Demographics and population measures; migration
7. Economic geography and development strategies
8. Economic growth and indicators of development
9. Political geography: nationalism and colonialism
10. Urban geography and smart cities
11. Political geography
12. Italy as a case study
(reference books)
Introduction to Human Geography (2nd Edition) edited by David Dorrell, Joseph Henderson, Georgia Gwinnett, Todd Lindley, available at: https://oer.galileo.usg.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1002&context=geo-textbooks
The course materials are available on the course page on UniTusMoodle.
For information or to be given access to the UniTusMoodle course page please contact the course teacher.
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