Territory Development

Code:

GEOGR086

Acronym:

DT

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Geography

Instance: 2024/2025 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Web Page:	https://sigarra.up.pt/flup/en/UCURR_GERAL.FICHA_UC_VIEW?pv_ocorrencia_id=518476
E-learning page:	https://moodle.up.pt/
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	66	study plan	3	-	6	41	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

- Develop knowledge regarding development theories.

- Deepen information regarding political development agendas at the international level.

- Deepen knowledge of geographic interpretation at different geographic scales within the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) scope and smart specialization.

Learning outcomes and competences

1. To understand the subjective character of the concept of development and to know how to differentiate it from growth.

2. To identify the different dimensions of development the way each of them concurs to the progress of a certain space, and the well being and quality of life of its inhabitants.

3. To know the main theories of development and the relevance of the sustainability principles.

4. To understand how the abstract dimensions are related with policies and practical aspects of eveyday life.

5. To recognize the role of public policies, planning and correspondent ations in sustainable development.

6. To identify and valorise the territorial governance dimensions in the promotion of general development.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Not required.

Program

1. Development: the concept, its dimensions and forms of evaluation.
2. The theories of development: from the classics to the “post-development”.
3. The relevance of sustainability as the guiding principle for the desired future.
4. Public policies, plans and actions for development: from theories to pratices.
5. Case studies

Mandatory literature

Chant, S. & McIlwaine, C.; Development Geographies in the 21st Century, Edward Elegar, 2009
Desai, Vandama; Potter, Robert; The Companion to Development Studies, Routledge, 2014
Ratcliff, M. & Springett, D.; Routledge International Handbook of Sustainable Development Development, Routledge, 2015
Willis, K.; Theories and Practices of Development, Routledge, 2005

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical-practical classes with expositive components and debate.

Presentation and debate, on public policies, plans and development actions, including conferences, round tables and visits, with the participation of development agents, such as political decisors and dirigents of national, regional and local institutions.

keywords

Social sciences > Geography > Social geography
Social sciences > Geography > Economic geography
Social sciences > Geography

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	40,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	40,00
Trabalho escrito	20,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto	48,00
Estudo autónomo	48,00
Frequência das aulas	41,00
Trabalho escrito	25,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Attend at least 75% of classes.

Calculation formula of final grade

Evaluation along the semester, without an exam: test (40%); practical work (40%), individual reports related with conferences, round-tables, and other activities (20%).

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not required.

Internship work/project

Not required.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Os estudantes devem fazer:

1) um trabalho de grupo à escala nacional, implicando a recolha e tratamento de informação, redação de um relatório e a apresentação oral do mesmo (50% da avaliação). Este trabalho deve ser desenvolvido com acompanhamento do corpo docente.

2) Em termos de avaliação individual, será realizadaa uma prova escrita (50% da avaliação). 

Classification improvement

Improving classification is only possible in the theoretical part.

Observations

The assessment method was discussed with students in the first class.