GEOGRAPHY A - L

Fostering the skills of spatial analysis so that students gain an understanding of the importance of scale and can evaluate and interpret the significance of spatial variation.

Knowledge of the discipline and importance of human work in the creation of different places. The men are in fact the main agents of different landscapes, cultures, values and political structures in the world.

The teaching of the discipline will be carried out through face-to-face lessons, field trips and screening of films related to the topics addressed.

From the general geographical knowledge, we proceed with the study of some Sicilian territorial realities (Etna and municipalities of the Etna Regional Park, Plain of Catania) for the take-off of a local development focused on eco-friendly and cultural tourism.

General geography: population, migration, economic activity, economy and environment, urbanization, sustainable development, globalization and relocation.

The Sicilian landscapes, the geostory of Sicily.

- GREYNER A. L., Dematteis G., Lanza C., Geografia umana. Un approccio visuale, Utet 2019, pp. 300 (3 CFU).

- CANNIZZARO S. (a cura di), Ecomuseo dell’Etna, tra natura, mito e cultura, Bologna, Pàtron, 2020, pp. 200 (2 CFU).

- SORBELLO M., L’irrigazione e la bonifica della piana di Catania. Studio geostorico sulla trasformazione del paesaggio e il riordino territoriale, Canterano (RM), Aracne, 2020, pp. 98 (1 CFU).

N.B .: A good geographical Atlas is an indispensable tool for studying the discipline. For this purpose, we recommend the use of the latest edition of the "New De Agostini Method Atlas".

Please remember that in compliance with art 171 L22.04.1941, n. 633 and its amendments, it is illegal to copy entire books or journals, only 15% of their content can be copied.

For further information on sanctions and regulations concerning photocopying please refer to the regulations on copyright (Linee Guida sulla Gestione dei Diritti d’Autore) provided by AIDRO - Associazione Italiana per i Diritti di Riproduzione delle opere dell’ingegno (the Italian Association on Copyright).

All the books listed in the programs can be consulted in the Library.