Issues in the European Area

Code:

GEOGR070

Acronym:

PEE

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geography

Instance: 2014/2015 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Geography
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Geography

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
GEOGR	49	GEOGR - Study Plan	2	-	6	56	162
			3

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

. the European space: a space and multifunctional asymmetric • seizure of big issues that affect the European and major socio-cultural trends • seizure of key organizational traits of the European supporting us in exemplary cases

Learning outcomes and competences

. the European space: a space and multifunctional asymmetric

 

• seizure of major issues that affect the European

 

. main trends socio-economic and cultural environment

 

• seizure of key organizational traits of the European supporting us in exemplary cases

 

. territorial restructuring strategies

Working method

Presencial

Program

1 - The European problem and its 1.1-1.2-A Brief framing diversity of natural units-European 1.3 The specific historical-legal 1.4-The main socio-cultural trends-1.5 The economic framework: diversity and specificities 2 - The main features organization of Europe 2.1 the diversity of European territorial 2.2-Contrasts between Northern Europe and Mediterranean-2.2.1 the economic and social framework: an evolution-differentiated 2.2.2 the urban system: the great heterogeneity 2.2.3 the impact of EU regional policy

Mandatory literature

AGUDO, Pierre; Comment réduire la pollution automobile, Essence + éléctricité= avenir sous le capot, 2003
ANDERSEN, Hans Thor, KEMPEN, Ronald van; Governing European Cities: social fragmentation, social exclusion and urban governance, 2001
BACON, Jo; Moving between sickness and unemployment, Labour Market Trends, London, 2002
Comissão das Comunidades Europeias; Communication de la Commission au Conseil- Project de repport conjoint sur l’emploi 2003/2004, Bruxelas, 2004
Comissão das Comunidades Europeias; The social situation in the European Union 2010, Bruxelas, 2011
EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENT AGENCY; Environmental signals 2009, European Environment Agency, Copenhaga, 2010
GODOY, Letícia Delgado; Immigration in Europe : realities and policies, Universidade Rei Juan Carlos, Madrid, 2003
LINDSAY, Craig; A century of labour market change : 1900 to 2000, Labour Market Trends, London, 2003
Comissão das Comunidades Europeias; A situação da agricultura na Comunidade, Comissão das Comunidades Europeias, Bruxelas, vários

Teaching methods and learning activities

Lectures: exposure of theoretical content with the support of media and intervention of students. Practical classes: application of acquired content realizing practical work in groups, on topics selected in advance. Oral presentation and defense of such practical work in the last classes of the semester. In addition, implementation of an exit study.

keywords

Social sciences > Economics > Economics of development > Development studies
Social sciences > Geography > Economic geography
Social sciences > Economics > Social economics
Social sciences > Geography > Social geography
Social sciences > Demography

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Defesa pública de dissertação, de relatório de projeto ou estágio, ou de tese	10,00
Exame	60,00
Participação presencial	5,00
Trabalho escrito	20,00
Trabalho laboratorial	5,00
Total:	100,00

Eligibility for exams

For validation of the course the student should obtain a classification that at least should be 9.5.

Calculation formula of final grade

Frequency of 75% of the classes, except in cases prescribed by law. The final results from the test results that focuses on theoretical matter, to which is added the classification of practical work. The practical component will only be validated if the theoretical is positive. Furthermore, the practical component is included fieldwork. The final average of discipline stems from the combination of all the previous components, proposing the following formula: - 60%-theoretical - practical work-30% - oral presentation, debate, participation - 10%

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not apply.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

ERASMUS students can replace the theory test for a paper on a theme previously established.

Classification improvement

According to the evaluation standards in force in the Faculty

Observations

Language of instruction: Portuguese Bibliography of support: English, Portuguese, French and Spanish