Code: | GEOGR073 | Acronym: | TS |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Department of Geography |
Course/CS Responsible: | Bachelor in Geography |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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GEOGR | 103 | GEOGR - Study Plan | 1 | - | 6 | - | |
HISTO | 2 | HISTO - Study Plan | 2 | - | 6 | - | |
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To understand and assimilate some theoretical/conceptual frameworks regarding major contemporary issues related to territory, social change and globalization.
To analyze the structural axes of contemporary changes in society and territory within the context of an increasingly globalized world.
Skills to acquire:
Knowledge of theories and concepts related to globalization, territory, and social change in contemporary societies.
Develop a reflective and integrating attitude in relation to the major topics covered in this subject.
Develop the ability to work individually and in group.
Develop the ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Develop learning skills and autonomy.
1.Territory and Society: as socially constructed entities.
1.1 Components and processes.
1.1.1. The geographical space, the place, the landscape, the region and the territory.
1.1.2. The rural, the city, the suburbs and the metropole.
1.1.3. Social organization, culture and heritage
1.2. Basic techniques of spatial and social analysis
2.1. Globalization and the transformation of the economy and the labor market
2.2. The Global Change: risks, challenges and opportunities
3.1 Aging
3.2 Migration and multiculturality
3.2 Social recomposition
Theoretical and practical classes, combining lectures and methods of active learning.
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Teste | 60,00 |
Trabalho escrito | 40,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 66,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 56,00 |
Trabalho de investigação | 40,00 |
Total: | 162,00 |
Attend 75% of classes.
The assessment is based on:
Two test (60%) + Group writing report (40%)=100%
To obtain approval the students should have a minimun of 5 points in each evaluation components.
Students can make test grade appeal.
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Students may improve their marks by submitting to a exam.