CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY A - L

During the twentieth century, Cultural Geography has acquired such an importance among the different Geographies, to the point that some scholars identify it with geography. In our course we will try to analyze some aspects of material and intangible culture. The questions we will try to answer are the following: what are the cultural phenomena? Where are they located? How to interpret the signs of the action of man (and therefore its culture) in the area? Cultural diversity. Multiculturalism and interculturalism, ethnic conflicts, the fascinating subject of "variety " with its regional cultural changes, cultural identities, that invite to the knowledge of different places, will be topics of discussion.

Frontal lessons, seminars, projection of documentary films, field lessons and excursions organized by the teacher during the course.

The New Cultural Geography; Intercultural dialogue and democratic coexistence; Landscape and conventions; Agricultural externalities; Gardens, art and architecture; Globalization and hierarchy of places; National and universal Heritage; Wine, identity and culture; Global and local Food; The Food Problem; Food and wine events; Nature and environment; Ecomuseum: a museum focused on the identity of a place, largely based on local participation and aiming to enhance the welfare and development of local communities. Cultural Geography and Tourism: Cultural Heritage, Territoriality and Identity, Authenticity, Art, Traditions, Urban, Rural and Cultural Routes.

Texts:

- S. Cannizzaro, Ambiente Cultura Territorio. Saggi di geografia culturale, Pontecorboli Editore, Firenze, 2021, pp. 1-195.

- S. Cannizzaro, Ecomuseo dell’Etna tra natura, mito e cultura, Pàtron, Bologna, 2020, pp. 1-196.

- S. Cannizzaro, Per una geografia del turismo. Ricerche e casi studio in Italia, Pàtron, Bologna, 2011, Introduction and chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 (pp.1-121).

- S. Cannizzaro, Cultura e creatività per la valorizzazione territoriale, Pàtron, Bologna, 2018, Introduction, chapters 1, 2, 3 and case studies 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, pp. 1-114, 131-144

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