Human Geography
Objectives
The introductory nature of the course gives the possibility to level the knowledge of students, demonstrating the comprehensive and interdisciplinary nature of the geographical science in general and human geography in particular.
This will provide students with a more solid basis for the approach and analysis of geographic issues to be developed.
Learning outcomes:
a) To know how to use the language concerning the geographic distribution of human phenomena in space.
b) To understand the characterization and analysis of the relationship between different spaces.
c) To understand the impacts of human activities on the territory.
d) To be able to interpret the implications of the various spatial organization models.
e) To recognize consequences of different models of development in the transformation of space.
f) To be able to interpret maps and other spatial data.
g) To be able identify settlement patterns at different scales of space.
General characterization
Code
01100693
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Carlos Manuel Prudente Pereira da Silva
Hours
Weekly - 4
Total - 168
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
N/A
Bibliography
- Bradford, M.G.; Kent, W. A.; (1987) Geografia Humana. Teorias e suas aplicações, Lisboa, Gradiva, , 284p.
- Claval, P. (2006) História da geografia. Lisboa : Edições 70. - XVI, 140 p.
- Daniels, P., Bradshaw, M. Shaw, D., Sidaway, J. (2008) An Introduction to Human Geography. Issues for the 21st
- Century, 3rd edition. Londres, Pearson, Prentice Hall, , 275p.
- Diamond, J., (2003) Armas Germes e Aço: Os destinos das sociedades humanas. Lisboa, Relógio de Água Editores, 472p. (80p)
- Hagget, P. (2001) Geography: A Global Synthesis. Londres. Prentice Hall, 833p
Teaching method
The UC is structured in a theoretical-practical teaching model.
Theoretical sessions, with a more expository model is adopted, with openness to interactions and student participation.
Practical sessions, carried out 2 practical assignments, to apply concepts and methodologies.
Use of the Moodle platform, to share support material for classes, and also promote a more participative, synchronous and asynchronous model, centered on the student's tasks (delivery of essays, resolution of doubts and creation of discussion forums).
Evaluation method
Continuous assessment - Autonomous realization of practical exercises and field trip through the exploration of computational applications and guided research in databases.(35%), Texts, supporting bibliography, videos, exploration of selected websites, combined with class notes, are evaluated through na mid term test (15%) and a final global test (50%), both written and in person(65%)
Subject matter
1. Introduction to Human Geography.
1.1 Evolution of the Geographical thought.
1.2 Concepts of Space, Time and Place.
2. Population: Volumes, Structures and Dynamics.
3. Culture and Space. Impacts and consequences.
4. Human Activities.
4.1 Agriculture.
4.2 Industry
4.3 Services.
5. Geographical Structures.
5.1 Settlement Patterns, Flows and Networks.
5.2 Nodes and Hierarchies.
5.3 Spatial Diffusion.
6. Territorial Tensions
6.1 Limits and borders.
6.2 Territorial inequalities
6.3 Globalization. The collapse of Geographical Space