Environmental Geography
A.Y. 2020/2021
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide student with the basics of the Geography of the Environment. The different processes of development and adaptation triggered by the environmental prerogatives in the distinct regions of the world will be provided by an interdisciplinary approach to the geo-historical and physical geographical research. The course allows the student to develop an interdisciplinary dialogue with other areas of humanistic and scientific culture.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding: At the end of the course, the student knows: - the main perspectives of geographical reflection - the fundamental elements for analyzing the relationship between human and environment from a geographical point of view - the basic bibliographic resources in the field of the Geography of the environment
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: At the end of the course, the student: - can deal with bibliography in geographical field - can apply knowledge in order to face with the wider debate on environmental themes from geographical perspective - can approach general issues by adopting the appropriate methodological skills to discuss the geographical arguments making use of an adequate lexicon
Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: At the end of the course, the student: - can deal with bibliography in geographical field - can apply knowledge in order to face with the wider debate on environmental themes from geographical perspective - can approach general issues by adopting the appropriate methodological skills to discuss the geographical arguments making use of an adequate lexicon
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
First semester
Teaching methods
Lessons will take place on-line in synchronous (via Microsoft Teams) and asynchronous (lessons will be uploaded on Ariel at the scheduled lesson time).
Teaching Resources
No changes are expected
Assessment methods
Any information on possible changes in the exam methods will be provided on the Ariel teaching website.
Lessons will take place on-line in synchronous (via Microsoft Teams) and asynchronous (lessons will be uploaded on Ariel at the scheduled lesson time).
Teaching Resources
No changes are expected
Assessment methods
Any information on possible changes in the exam methods will be provided on the Ariel teaching website.
Course syllabus
The course deals with the problem of the man-environment relationship in a historical-geographical perspective.
Through some examples we highlight the processes of differentiation of human societies linked to the different environmental prerogatives in the different regions of the world, the factors of convergence and adaptation.
The reconstruction of the man-environment relationship will also highlight the main outcomes related to the current use of resources. Specific attention will be paid to the Italian case, with in-depth information on the water, mountain and wetland environments.
No additional educational activities are planned.
Through some examples we highlight the processes of differentiation of human societies linked to the different environmental prerogatives in the different regions of the world, the factors of convergence and adaptation.
The reconstruction of the man-environment relationship will also highlight the main outcomes related to the current use of resources. Specific attention will be paid to the Italian case, with in-depth information on the water, mountain and wetland environments.
No additional educational activities are planned.
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is needed
Teaching methods
Lectures, debate and discussion
Teaching Resources
Readings and assignments for attending students
Assignments for both 6 and 9 ECTS exams:
- J. Diamond, Armi, acciaio e malattie, Einaudi, 2014
- R. McNeill, P. Engelke, La grande accelerazione. Una storia ambientale dell'Antropocene dopo il 1945, Einaudi, 2018
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam:
G. Corona, Breve storia dell'ambiente in Italia, Il Mulino, 2015
Readings and assignments for non-attending students.
Assignments for both 6 and 9 ECTS exams:
- J. Diamond, Armi, acciaio e malattie, Einaudi, Torino, 2014
- R. McNeill, P. Engelke, La grande accelerazione. Una storia ambientale dell'Antropocene dopo il 1945, Einaudi, 2018
- E. Bompan, M. Iannelli, Water grabbing. Le guerre nascoste per l'acqua nel XXI secolo, Emi, 2018
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam:
G. Corona, Breve storia dell'ambiente in Italia, Il Mulino, 2015
Assignments for both 6 and 9 ECTS exams:
- J. Diamond, Armi, acciaio e malattie, Einaudi, 2014
- R. McNeill, P. Engelke, La grande accelerazione. Una storia ambientale dell'Antropocene dopo il 1945, Einaudi, 2018
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam:
G. Corona, Breve storia dell'ambiente in Italia, Il Mulino, 2015
Readings and assignments for non-attending students.
Assignments for both 6 and 9 ECTS exams:
- J. Diamond, Armi, acciaio e malattie, Einaudi, Torino, 2014
- R. McNeill, P. Engelke, La grande accelerazione. Una storia ambientale dell'Antropocene dopo il 1945, Einaudi, 2018
- E. Bompan, M. Iannelli, Water grabbing. Le guerre nascoste per l'acqua nel XXI secolo, Emi, 2018
Additional assignments for 9 ECTS exam:
G. Corona, Breve storia dell'ambiente in Italia, Il Mulino, 2015
Assessment methods and Criteria
The final examination consists of written exam with open-ended questions for both attending and non-attending students. The exam verifies the students' knowledge on the program topics, with attention also to the argumentative ability.
Unita' didattica A
M-GGR/01 - GEOGRAPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-GGR/01 - GEOGRAPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-GGR/01 - GEOGRAPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours