Environmental Geography
A.Y. 2022/2023
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: Second 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
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Lectures will be conducted remotely, via Teams. Materials will be uploaded online and will remain available to students as determined by rectoral decrees and faculty resolutions.
Students will be able to find all information for accessing lectures (links, etc.), any changes in the syllabus and any changes in reference materials (bibliography, etc.) on the Ariel website and on the Teams channel of the teaching.
If it is not possible to take the exam according to the Syllabus, it can be conducted telematically in the way that will be communicated on the Ariel site at the end of the course.
Students will be able to find all information for accessing lectures (links, etc.), any changes in the syllabus and any changes in reference materials (bibliography, etc.) on the Ariel website and on the Teams channel of the teaching.
If it is not possible to take the exam according to the Syllabus, it can be conducted telematically in the way that will be communicated on the Ariel site at the end of the course.
Course syllabus
The course addresses the problem of the human-environment relationship from a historical-geographical perspective and in its current evolution, with particular reference to the outcomes and consequences on the land. Special attention is paid to agroecological production practices and processes in different contexts and scales.
Prerequisites for admission
The course is aimed at students of Human Sciences of the Environment, Territory and Landscape and of Philosophy. Knowledge of the basic concepts of human geography is recommended.
Teaching methods
The course aims to provide knowledge about the main issues related to the geography of the environment and landscape, its tools of investigation and their use in different territorial contexts. The course aims to provide skills in the field of geographical investigation dedicated to the landscape and environmental components of different areas, encouraging the development of analytical and critical skills, in terms of active protection and regeneration, with respect to the territorial processes taken into account.
Students taking the 9cfu exam will have the opportunity to experiment with forms of participatory teaching (group work, flipped classroom, workshops).
Students taking the 9cfu exam will have the opportunity to experiment with forms of participatory teaching (group work, flipped classroom, workshops).
Teaching Resources
Readings and assignments for attending students
6CFU/9CFU:
1. Appunti del corso
2. Corona G., Breve storia dell'ambiente in Italia, Il Mulino, 2015
3. R. McNeill, P. Engelke, La grande accelerazione. Una storia ambientale dell'Antropocene dopo il 1945, Einaudi, 2018
9 CFU:
4. Gentili a., Zampetti G. (a cura di), Agroecologia circolare, Edizioni Ambiente, 2021
Readings and assignments for non-attending students.
6CFU/9CFU:
1. Giorda C., Geografia e Antropocene. Uomo, ambiente, educazione, Carocci Editore, 2019
2. Corona G., Breve storia dell'ambiente in Italia, Il Mulino, 2015
3. R. McNeill, P. Engelke, La grande accelerazione. Una storia ambientale dell'Antropocene dopo il 1945, Einaudi, 2018
9 CFU:
4. Gentili a., Zampetti G. (a cura di), Agroecologia circolare, Edizioni Ambiente, 2021
6CFU/9CFU:
1. Appunti del corso
2. Corona G., Breve storia dell'ambiente in Italia, Il Mulino, 2015
3. R. McNeill, P. Engelke, La grande accelerazione. Una storia ambientale dell'Antropocene dopo il 1945, Einaudi, 2018
9 CFU:
4. Gentili a., Zampetti G. (a cura di), Agroecologia circolare, Edizioni Ambiente, 2021
Readings and assignments for non-attending students.
6CFU/9CFU:
1. Giorda C., Geografia e Antropocene. Uomo, ambiente, educazione, Carocci Editore, 2019
2. Corona G., Breve storia dell'ambiente in Italia, Il Mulino, 2015
3. R. McNeill, P. Engelke, La grande accelerazione. Una storia ambientale dell'Antropocene dopo il 1945, Einaudi, 2018
9 CFU:
4. Gentili a., Zampetti G. (a cura di), Agroecologia circolare, Edizioni Ambiente, 2021
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of a written test that aims to assess the students' knowledge of the subjects on the programme, with particular attention to disciplinary terminology, argumentation skills and explanatory precision.
Professor(s)