Human Geography
Code
711041028
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Geografia e Planeamento Regional
Credits
6
Teacher in charge
Carlos Pereira da Silva
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
a) Use the language concerning the geographical distribution of human phenomena in space
b) Be able to characterize and analyse the relationships between different spaces
c) Know the impacts of human activities on the territory
d) Interpret the implications of various spatial organization models
e) Recognize the consequences of different development models in the transformation of space.
Prerequisites
None.
Subject matter
1. Introduction to Human Geography. Concepts of Space, Time and Place
2. Dynamics of Population Growth
3. Cultural Diversities
4. Human Activities
4.1 Agriculture
4.2 Industry
4.3 Services
5. Geographic Structures
5.1 Settlement, Flows and Networks
5.2 Nodes and Hierarchies
5.3 Spatial Diffusion
6. Territorial Tensions
6.1 Limits and boundaries
6.2 Territorial inequalities
6.3 Globalization. The collapse of geographical space
Bibliography
DANIELS, P., BRADSHAW, M. Shaw, D., SIDAWAY, J. An Introduction to Human Geography. Issues for the 21st Century, 3ª edition. Londres, Pearson, Prentice Hall, 2008, 275p [50p]
DIAMOND, J., Armas Germes e Aço: Os destinos das sociedades humanas. Lisboa, Relógio de Água Editores, 2003, 472p. [80p]
HAGGETT, P. Geography: A Global Synthesis. Londres. Prentice Hall, 2001, 833p [150 p.]
PINCHEMEL, P.; PINCHEMEL, G. La Face de La Terre, Élements de Geographie . Paris, Armand Colin, 1992, 519p. [100p]
BRADFORD, M.G.; KENT, W. A.; Geografia Humana. Teorias e suas aplicações, Lisboa, Gradiva, 1987, 284p. [50 p.]
Teaching method
Theoretical and practical classes. Work in groups.
Evaluation method
- Reading of selected texts along with notes from classes, whose contents will be assessed through a written test (60% of the final grade);- Practical exercises in groups, applying the theoretical knowledge acquired (35% of the final grade);- Attendance (min. 60% attendance in practical classes) and class participation (5% of the final grade).