Human Geography of Portugal
Objectives
a) To understand the national territory: population and activities;
b) To analyze the territory in an integrated framework linking the geographical and social issues;
c) To understand the different processes of regional development in Portugal;
d) To identify and analyze the main structuring factors of the Portuguese territory;
e) To interpret landscapes;
f) to develop the ability to investigate and present spatial information at different scales;
g) To communicate results of the undertaken research through written and oral communication;
h) To evaluate critically the role of key actors and factors responsible for organizing the Portuguese 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
N/A
Bibliography
- Barreto, A. (org.) (1996). A situação social em Portugal (1960-95). ICS.
- Brito, R. S. (coord.) (2005). Atlas de Portugal. Instituto Geográfico Português/MCOTA.
- Mateus, A. (coord.) (2015). Três décadas de Portugal europeu. Balanço e perspectivas. FFMS.
- Medeiros, C.A. (2000). Geografia de Portugal: Ambiente Natural e Ocupação Humana - Uma Introdução. Editorial Estampa
- Medeiros, C.A. (dir.) (2005). Geografia de Portugal (vol. 2, 3 e 4). Círculo de Leitores.
- Ribeiro, O., Lautensach, H. & Daveau, S. (1987 e 1991). Geografia de Portugal (volumes III e IV). Edições João Sá da Costa.
Teaching method
Lectures and participatory classes. Debates on syllabus topics.
Exploring texts, one being the subject to a critical review. A project in groups (2-3 students per group) is developed in practical classes, with a final presentation and result discussion.
Evaluation method
Continuous assessment - Article review(5%), Project in groups (essay and discussion) (30%); Participation and attendance (60% minimum of attendance) (5% of the final grade)(35%), 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. The new mobility the future of cities and rural areas: transport and communications; cities and urban development
6. Portugal in Europe and in the World: EU integration; the Portuguese in the world.