Landscape and Environment Geography
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide knowledge about the main issues related to the geography of the environment and landscape, its investigative tools and their use in different territorial contexts. The course aims to provide expertise 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 conservation, with respect to the territorial processes considered.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will be able to recognize the main theoretical-methodological issues related to the regional geographical discipline. Students will be aware of the issues related to the implementation of regional and local sustainability processes and will be able to apply the methodology of territorial analysis defined during class.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First 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 reference to the outcomes and consequences on the territory. In the first part, the course deals with the historical development and current directions of thought in the Geography of Environment and Landscape, exploring the main epistemological paradigms. The second part is devoted to landscape and useful tools for its definition and knowledge. The third part addresses processes of resemantization and regeneration of the environment and landscape, according to the principles and goals of sustainability expressed by Agenda 2030, with particular attention to agroecological production practices and processes in different contexts and territorial scales.
Prerequisites for admission
The course is aimed at students of Heritage and students of Human Sciences of the Environment, Territory and Landscape. Classes are open to bachelor and master students of Humanities, History, Languages and 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
Bibliography for students attending
6CFU/9CFU
1.Topics presented during class
2. Corona G., Breve storia dell'ambiente in Italia, Il Mulino, 2015
3. Settis S., Paesaggio, Costituzione, Cemento. La battaglia per l'ambiente contro il degrado civile, Einaudi, Torino, 2010 e succ.
4. Dal Borgo A.G., Biopoli. Processi di rigenerazione agroecologica a Milano, Pàtron Editore, Bologna, 2024 (in corso di stampa, disponibile a novembre 2024)
9CFU
5. un testo a scelta tra:
- Bonardi L., Varotto M. (a cura di), Paesaggi terrazzati d'Italia. Eredità storiche e nuove prospettive, Franco Angeli, 2016
- Tarpino A., Il paesaggio fragile. L'Italia vista dai margini, Einaudi, 2016
- Gentili A., Zampetti G. (a cura di), Agroecologia circolare, Edizioni Ambiente, 2021
- Metta A., Il paesaggio è un mostro. Città selvatiche e nature ibride, Derive Approdi, 2022
- Iovino S., Paesaggio civile. Storie di ambiente, cultura e resistenza, Il Saggiatore, 2022
Bibliography for students NOT attending
6CFU/9CFU
1. Corona G., Breve storia dell'ambiente in Italia, Il Mulino, 2015
2. R. McNeill, P. Engelke, La grande accelerazione. Una storia ambientale dell'Antropocene dopo il 1945, Einaudi, 2018
3. Settis S., Paesaggio, Costituzione, Cemento. La battaglia per l'ambiente contro il degrado civile, Einaudi, Torino, 2010 e succ.
4. Dal Borgo A.G., Biopoli. Processi di rigenerazione agroecologica a Milano, Pàtron Editore, Bologna, 2024 (in corso di stampa, disponibile a novembre 2024)
9CFU
5. one selection between:
- Bonardi L., Varotto M. (a cura di), Paesaggi terrazzati d'Italia. Eredità storiche e nuove prospettive, Franco Angeli, 2016
- Tarpino A., Il paesaggio fragile. L'Italia vista dai margini, Einaudi, 2016
- Gentili A., Zampetti G. (a cura di), Agroecologia circolare, Edizioni Ambiente, 2021
- Metta A., Il paesaggio è un mostro. Città selvatiche e nature ibride, Derive Approdi, 2022
- Iovino S., Paesaggio civile. Storie di ambiente, cultura e resistenza, Il Saggiatore, 2022
6CFU/9CFU
1.Topics presented during class
2. Corona G., Breve storia dell'ambiente in Italia, Il Mulino, 2015
3. Settis S., Paesaggio, Costituzione, Cemento. La battaglia per l'ambiente contro il degrado civile, Einaudi, Torino, 2010 e succ.
4. Dal Borgo A.G., Biopoli. Processi di rigenerazione agroecologica a Milano, Pàtron Editore, Bologna, 2024 (in corso di stampa, disponibile a novembre 2024)
9CFU
5. un testo a scelta tra:
- Bonardi L., Varotto M. (a cura di), Paesaggi terrazzati d'Italia. Eredità storiche e nuove prospettive, Franco Angeli, 2016
- Tarpino A., Il paesaggio fragile. L'Italia vista dai margini, Einaudi, 2016
- Gentili A., Zampetti G. (a cura di), Agroecologia circolare, Edizioni Ambiente, 2021
- Metta A., Il paesaggio è un mostro. Città selvatiche e nature ibride, Derive Approdi, 2022
- Iovino S., Paesaggio civile. Storie di ambiente, cultura e resistenza, Il Saggiatore, 2022
Bibliography for students NOT attending
6CFU/9CFU
1. Corona G., Breve storia dell'ambiente in Italia, Il Mulino, 2015
2. R. McNeill, P. Engelke, La grande accelerazione. Una storia ambientale dell'Antropocene dopo il 1945, Einaudi, 2018
3. Settis S., Paesaggio, Costituzione, Cemento. La battaglia per l'ambiente contro il degrado civile, Einaudi, Torino, 2010 e succ.
4. Dal Borgo A.G., Biopoli. Processi di rigenerazione agroecologica a Milano, Pàtron Editore, Bologna, 2024 (in corso di stampa, disponibile a novembre 2024)
9CFU
5. one selection between:
- Bonardi L., Varotto M. (a cura di), Paesaggi terrazzati d'Italia. Eredità storiche e nuove prospettive, Franco Angeli, 2016
- Tarpino A., Il paesaggio fragile. L'Italia vista dai margini, Einaudi, 2016
- Gentili A., Zampetti G. (a cura di), Agroecologia circolare, Edizioni Ambiente, 2021
- Metta A., Il paesaggio è un mostro. Città selvatiche e nature ibride, Derive Approdi, 2022
- Iovino S., Paesaggio civile. Storie di ambiente, cultura e resistenza, Il Saggiatore, 2022
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.
Warning
International students or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the teacher in charge of the course in a timely manner.
The examination procedures for students with disabilities and/or with DSA must be defined with the teacher, in agreement with the competent office.
Warning
International students or Erasmus incoming students are invited to contact the teacher in charge of the course in a timely manner.
The examination procedures for students with disabilities and/or with DSA must be defined with the teacher, in agreement with the competent office.
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
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