The course aims to provide basic knowledge both on cartographic representations and on the main themes and problems of human geography, particularly with regard to the interrelationships between environment, social phenomena, use of resources and planetary imbalances, highlighting the potential of geographical science for understanding the multifaceted contemporary reality, for the organization and desirable proper land management.

Le basi geografiche. Geografia: spirito, scopo, metodo. L'uomo e il clima. L'uomo e le acque. L'uomo e il terreno. L'uomo e le risorse biologiche. Ambiente, terra, paesaggio. Paesaggio e scenario: lo sviluppo e l'assistenza di un concetto fondamentale. Aree geografiche Pianificazione ambientale e territoriale.

Basi educativo. Ruolo educativo della geografia. Insegnamento e apprendimento, spazio, cultura, territorio. Spazio assoluto, spazio relativo e spazio geografico, spazio e percezione. Dati e statistiche nel grafico e nella mappatura. Lettura e interpretazione di mappe. Analisi e sintesi interpretazione della classe globale come laboratorio per la ricerca.

The student must show that he possesses the basic knowledge of the geographical science, its methods, its issues and its relationships with other disciplines (especially with the cartography). In addition, it must demonstrate understanding of concepts and theories provided by the course but also the ability to use this knowledge to reason according to the specific logic of the discipline in the light of subsequent studies. In particular, it must be able to reflect and make personal judgements about geographical issues for their communication and teaching or professional application.

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Teaching

Lectures and analysis of cartographic, graphic and iconographic materials.

Guidance on teaching materials prepared by the teacher (images, graphics, products) will be provided during the lectures.

Attendance

Attendance at most lessons is recommended.  

Course books

Lupia Palmieri E., Parotto M., Il Globo terrestre e la sua evoluzione, Zanichelli, Bologna, Quinta edizione, (Sono esclusi i capp 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6 ; 11 pp. 310) (Questo testo può essere sostituito con Lupia Palmieri E., Parotto M., Il globo terrestre e la sua evoluzione, Edizione Blu, Zanichelli, Bologna, 2019 (sono esclusi i cap. 1; 2; 6; 11);                      

Ugolini M., GEOLAB. Aiutare gli insegnanti ad aiutare gli alunni…. a comprendere progettare e gestire il territorio, Bologna, Patron (in corso di stampa)

Ugolini M., Voci sul paesaggio, Eum, Macerata, 2017;

Lavagna E., Lucarno G., Guida alla lettura delle carte geotopografiche, Zanichelli, 2007                                                                          

Il volume di cartografia può essere sostituito con:

Persi P., (cur.), Una cartografia per il territorio, Univ. Urbino- Istituto di Geografia                                                                                         

Assessment

Oral examination intended to establish the basic knowledge of geography and its main themes in relation to other disciplines (especially with the cartography), to test the understanding of concepts and their correct exposure.

- They will give rise to evaluations of excellence: the student's possession of good critical and in-depth skills; the ability to connect the main topics dealt with in the course; the use of an appropriate language with respect to the specific nature of the discipline.

- They will give rise to discrete evaluations: the student's possession of a mnemonic knowledge of the contents; a relative critical capacity and connection between the themes dealt with: the use of an appropriate language.

-  They will give rise to sufficient evaluations: the achievement of minimal knowledge on the subjects dealt with by the student, even if there are some training gaps; the use of inappropriate language.

- They will give rise to negative evaluations: difficulty of orientation of the student with respect to the topics dealt with in the exam texts; training gaps; the use of inappropriate language.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Course books

Lupia Palmieri E., Parotto M., Il Globo terrestre e la sua evoluzione, Zanichelli, Bologna, Quinta edizione, (Sono esclusi i capp 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6 ; 11 pp. 310) (Questo testo può essere sostituito con Lupia Palmieri E., Parotto M., Il globo terrestre e la sua evoluzione, Edizione Blu, Zanichelli, Bologna, 2019 (sono esclusi i cap. 1; 2; 6; 11);                      

Ugolini M., GEOLAB. Aiutare gli insegnanti ad aiutare gli alunni…. a comprendere progettare e gestire il territorio, Bologna, Patron (in corso di stampa)

Ugolini M., Voci sul paesaggio, Eum, Macerata, 2017;

Lavagna E., Lucarno G., Guida alla lettura delle carte geotopografiche, Zanichelli, 2007                                                                          

Il volume di cartografia può essere sostituito con:

Persi P., (cur.), Una cartografia per il territorio, Univ. Urbino- Istituto di Geografia                                                                                        

Assessment

Oral examination intended to establish the basic knowledge of geography and its main themes in relation to other disciplines (especially with the cartography), to test the understanding of concepts and their correct exposure.

- They will give rise to evaluations of excellence: the student's possession of good critical and in-depth skills; the ability to connect the main topics dealt with in the course; the use of an appropriate language with respect to the specific nature of the discipline.

- They will give rise to discrete evaluations: the student's possession of a mnemonic knowledge of the contents; a relative critical capacity and connection between the themes dealt with: the use of an appropriate language.

-  They will give rise to sufficient evaluations: the achievement of minimal knowledge on the subjects dealt with by the student, even if there are some training gaps; the use of inappropriate language.

- They will give rise to negative evaluations: difficulty of orientation of the student with respect to the topics dealt with in the exam texts; training gaps; the use of inappropriate language.

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.