GEOGRAPHY M - Z

Understanding of the theoretical foundations of geografy.

Understanding of the main territorial themes of the globalized world.

Ability to exspress critical opinions on contemporary society.

The course will take place through traditional classroom lectures, in which will be used power point prepared by the lecturer.

1. Theories, concepts and tools of human geography; relationships between the environment, society and places; themes and problems on globalization; themes and problems on cities and urban spaces; migratory movements; economic sectors: agriculture, industry, tertiary; sustainable development; territorial education; landscapes and cultural heritages.

2. The globalized food system; rural development policies; global food security; environmental and social impacts of the dominant food system; food access inequalities at the global scale; food access policies; food culture as a factor of globalization; food culture and identity.

3. Agenda 2030 and sustainable development; the role of Italy in the fight against poverty.

1. ALYSON G., DEMATTEIS G., LANZA C., Geografia umana. Un approccio visuale, UTET, Torino, 2016, pp. 2 – 423.

2. PETTENATI G., TOLDO A., Il cibo tra azione locale e sistemi globali. Spunti per una geografia alimentare dello sviluppo, Milano, Franco Angeli, 2018, pp. 2-224 (Capp. 1 – 2 - 4 - 5).

3. DOCUMENTO AGENDA-2030-ONU-ITALIA.pdf (The text will be made available by the teacher during the lessons).

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.