Human Geography of Portugal
Objectives
a) Understand the national territory: population and activities;
b) Analyze the territory in an integrated framework linking the geographical and social issues;
c) Understand the different processes of regional development in Portugal;
d) Identify and analyze the main structuring factors of the Portuguese territory;
e) Interpret landscapes;
f) Develop the ability to investigate and present spatial information at different scales;
g) Communicate results of the undertaken research through written and oral communication;
h) Critically evaluate the role of key actors and factors responsible for organizing the national territory.
General characterization
Code
01100747
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Maria Dulce de Oliveira Pimentel Antunes
Hours
Weekly - 4
Total - 168
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Bibliography
Barreto, A. (org.) (1996). A situação social em Portugal (1960-95). Lisboa: ICS.
Brito, R. S. (coord.) (2005). Atlas de Portugal. Lisboa: Instituto Geográfico Português/MCOTA.
Mateus, A. (coord.) (2015). Três décadas de Portugal europeu. Balanço e perspectivas. Lisboa: FFMS.
Medeiros, C.A. (2000). Geografia de Portugal: Ambiente Natural e Ocupação Humana - Uma Introdução. Lisboa: Editorial Estampa
Medeiros, C.A. (dir.) (2005). Geografia de Portugal, vol. 2, 3 e 4. Lisboa: Círculo de Leitores.
Ribeiro, O., Lautensach, H. & Daveau, S. (1987 e 1991). Geografia de Portugal (volumes III e IV). Lisboa: Edições João Sá da Costa.
Teaching method
Lectures and participatory classes.
Writing a critical review on one of the selected texts.
The group assignment is developed in the practical classes, with a final presentation and discussion.
Evaluation method
Evaluation Method - Critical review (5% of the final grade); Group assignment report and presentation (30% of the final grade)(35%), Participation and attendance (60% minimum of attendance)(5%), Written test(60%)
Subject matter
1. Portugal: origins and territorial individuality.
2. Portuguese administrative division and regional planning.
3. Population and settlement: dynamics, structures and key factors; migratory movements; from the rural-urban dichotomy to new forms of settlement.
4. Economic activities: agricultural activities, industry and services.
5. Cities and urban development: the example of the Lisbon Metropolitan Area.
6. Portugal in Europe and in the World: EU integration; the Portuguese in the world.