Human Geography of Portugal
Code
711041029
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências Sociais e Humanas
Department
Geografia e Planeamento Regional
Credits
6
Teacher in charge
Maria Dulce Pimentel
Weekly hours
4
Teaching language
Portuguese
Objectives
i) Understand the national territory, its population and activities
ii) Analyze the territory integrating the geographical and social contexts
iii) Understand the diversity of territorial development processes in Portugal
iv) Identify and analyze the main structural factors of the Portuguese territory
v) Interpret landscapes
vi) Develop the ability to investigate and present geographic information at different scales
vii) Communicate the results of the conducted research through written and oral communication
viii) Critically evaluate the role of the main actors and the factors responsible for the organization of the national territory
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Subject matter
1. Portugal: Genesis and territorial individuality
2. Administrative division and territorial organization
3. Population and settlement
4. Economic activities
5. The new mobilities: the future of cities and rural areas
6. Portugal within Europe and in the world
Bibliography
BARRETO, A. (org.) (1996), A situação social em Portugal (1960-95) Lisboa: ICS.
MEDEIROS, C.A. (dir.) (2005 e 2006), Geografia de Portugal, vol. 2, 3 e 4, Lisboa: Círculo de Leitores.
RIBEIRO, O.; LAUTENSACH, H.; DAVEAU, S. (1987,1991), Geografia de Portugal (volumes III e IV), Lisboa: Edições João Sá da Costa.
SÁ MARQUES, Teresa (2004), Portugal na transição do século. Retratos e dinâmicas territoriais. Porto: Ed. Afrontamento.
SOEIRO DE BRITO, R. (coord.) (2006), Atlas de Portugal, Lisboa: Instituto Geográfico Português.
Teaching method
Half the lectures are theoretical. In the practical classes, the students develop a project in groups of three (max.) and present it to their classmates.
Evaluation method
a) Written test (60% of the final grade)
b) Article review (5% of the final grade)
c) Project in groups up to three students (25%) and presentation (5% of the final grade)
d) Participation and attendance (60% minimum of attendance) (5% of the final grade)