Urban Geography
Objectives
a) To know the meanings of urban space at various scales;
b) To understand the diversity and evolution of urban spaces (time and space);
c) To analyze the shape and structure of urban space;
d) To analyze cities, networks and urban systems;
e) To understand the processes and mechanisms of urban space construction and reconstruction;
f) To understand and identify elements of the urban landscape
g) To develop critical thinking on indicators of urban reality (population, buildings, accommodations and activities).
General characterization
Code
01100708
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Elisabete Maria Bailadeira Amiguinho Fiel, Gonçalo Manuel Ferreira dos Santos Antunes
Hours
Weekly - 4
Total - 168
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
None.
Bibliography
- Beaujeu-Garnier, J. (1997). Geografia Urbana. Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.
- Florida, R. (2018). The New Urban Crisis: How Our Cities Are Increasing Inequality, Deepening Segregation, and Failing the Middle Class-and What We Can Do About It. Nova Iorque: Basic Books.
- Glaeser, E. (2012). Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier, and Happier. Nova Iorque: Penguin Books.
- Goitia, F. C. (2008). Breve história do urbanismo (9ª ed.). Lisboa: Editorial Presença.
- Hall, T., Barrett, H. (2017). Urban Geography. Nova Iorque: Routledge.
Teaching method
* Theoretical (50%) and practical classes (50%).
* Expository and participatory theoretical classes are deeply illustrated.
* Practical classes, group report (50% of teaching time).
* The report focuses on the analysis of a parish in the city of Lisbon and uses data from Statistics Portugal, 2021. It also includes a study visit to the city center of Lisbon.
Evaluation method
Evaluation Method
* Exam: 60%
* Group report: 35%
* Attendance and participation: 5%
Subject matter
1) The Urban Geography: evolution and trends.
2) The concept of city: criteria for its definition.
3) Urbanization processes.
4) The time and society in building the city.
5) Organization and spatial differentiation.
6) Changes of the contemporary city.