Population Geography
Code
711041019
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
a) To understand and apply concepts in population geography;
b) To know the main sources, analysis methods and forms of representation of demographic phenomena;
c) To collect, process and analyze information from various sources;
d) To understand the population dynamics, its structure and explanatory factors;
e) To reflect on the problems currently affecting population at different scales;
f) To know the major population theories and the relationship between population growth and development;
g) To apply acquired knowledge by solving exercises.
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Subject matter
1) Population Geography: i) object, goals and methods; ii) geography epistemology and population issues; iii) data sources
2) Population dynamics: i) the components of population growth; ii) the demographic transition
3) Structures: i) by age and sex; ii) socio-economic; iii) contrasts worldwide, analysis methods and recent developments
4) Population spatial mobility: i) definitions and typologies; ii) the diversity of movements; iii) theories and models of spatial mobility
5) Population policies and planning: i) definitions, types and issues; ii) demographic \"explosion\" and anti-natalist policies; iii) aging population and pro-natalist policies; iv) population redistribution policies; v) migration policies
6) Population projections at different scales.
Bibliography
Bailey, A. (2005). Making Population Geography. London: Hodder Arnold Publ.
Nazareth, J. M. (2007). Demografia, a Ciência da População (2ª ed.). Lisboa: Ed. Presença.
Newbold, K. B. (2013). Population Geography: tools and issues (2nd ed.). Plymouth (UK):Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Noin, D. (2005). Géographie de la population (7ª ed.). Paris: Armand Colin.
Week, J. R. (2011). Population: an introduction to concepts and issues (11th ed.). Belmont (USA):Wadsworth Publishing.
Teaching method
Teaching method
Classes are theoretical and practical using resources like photographs, charts, diagrams and videos. In lectures, students participation is encouraged and the importance of literature review is reinforced. In practical classes, students´ work focuses on problem solving and interpretation of results, as well as a group work with final oral presentation and result discussion. Moodle platform is used as an interface (summary, supporting documentation, discussion forum and tests).
Evaluation method
Evaluation method
1) Theoretical component: Written test ( 40% of the final grade)
2) Practical component: exercises (10% of the final grade) and two essays (20% and 25% of the final grade, respectively)
3) Attendance and participation in class (5% of the final grade)
Note: According to the FCSH assessment regulation the percentage of each element may suffer adjustments after discussion with students in the first class.