Historical Geography
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The course provides the broad outlines of historical geography and the tools necessary to understand the main aspects of global consciousness and its representations from antiquity to modernity.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course the student will have acquired the knowledge of the different conceptions of the world and its representations from antiquity to the present day. It will also be able to fix historical place names in their chronological and geographical contexts. The student will be able to use linguistic tools (language properties, correct specific lexicon) appropriately to express, in a clear and effective way, the disciplinary foundations inserted in the appropriate religious, economic and political contexts of the ages of reference: he will be able to read critically maps and works of geographical-historical character, and use the main tools, including digital tools, for the research and analysis of sources. These skills will be acquired through a direct and continuous meeting with the instructor in the classroom. The discussion around the proposed sources will be an essential moment of critical reflection and methodological learning. Students opting not to attend the lessons will be able to make use of the educational tools provided by the instructor on Ariel, deepen their knowledge of main topics through special readings with the agreement with the instructor, and contact the instructor during office hours.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Course syllabus
Title of the course: Knowledge of the world, its representations and itineraries that have made history
Module 1: Lands, seas and depictions of the world from antiquity to the European Renaissance
Module 2: The use and depictions of territory in modern and contemporary age
Module 3: Roads, itineraries and routes in history
Module 1: Lands, seas and depictions of the world from antiquity to the European Renaissance
Module 2: The use and depictions of territory in modern and contemporary age
Module 3: Roads, itineraries and routes in history
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements different from those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
Attendance to classes is strongly recommended although not compulsory. The teaching is delivered through frontal lectures aimed primarily at the acquisition of knowledge, competence and specific language of the subject. Discussion with the teacher in the classroom is integrant part of the didactic method and aims at promoting a critical attitude and the capacity to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on Ariel.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on Ariel.
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
1) Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1 and 2).
2) Knowledge of the textbook: Jerry Brotton, La storia del mondo in dodici mappe, Feltrinelli, Milano, 2014.
- Programme for 9 cfu:
1) Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1, 2 and 3).
2) Knowledge of the textbook: Jerry Brotton, La storia del mondo in dodici mappe, Feltrinelli, Milano, 2014.
3) Knowledge of the following volume: Charles S. Maier, Dentro i confini. Territorio e potere dal 1500 a oggi, Einaudi, Torino, 2019.
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
1) Knowledge of the textbook: Jerry Brotton, La storia del mondo in dodici mappe, Feltrinelli, Milano, 2014.
2) Knowledge of the following chapters in Irene Franck and David M. Brownstone's volume, Fino ai confini del mondo. Le strade e la storia dell'uomo, IDUNA, Sesto San Giovanni, 2019: La Grande Strada del deserto e la Via reale persiana. La Via dell'incenso e la Via dei pellegrinaggi. Le Strade del Sahara. Le rotte del Mediterraneo e del mar Nero. Le Strade dell'ambra. Le Rotte occidentali e le Strade dello stagno. La Via della seta. La Strada della steppa eurasiatica e le vie fluviali della Russia. La Via delle spezie. La Rotta del capo di Buona Speranza. Il Passaggio a nord-est. La Rotta dell'Atlantico del nord. La Pista dell'Oregon e la Pista della California. La Strada trans-canadese. La Strada di Panama. La Rotta del capo Horn.
- Programme for 9 cfu:
1) Knowledge of the textbook: Jerry Brotton, La storia del mondo in dodici mappe, Feltrinelli, Milano, 2014;
2) Knowledge of the following volume: Charles S. Maier, Dentro i confini. Territorio e potere dal 1500 a oggi, Einaudi, Torino, 2019.
3) Knowledge of the following chapters in Irene Franck and David M. Brownstone's volume, Fino ai confini del mondo. Le strade e la storia dell'uomo, IDUNA, Sesto San Giovanni, 2019: La Grande Strada del deserto e la Via reale persiana. La Via dell'incenso e la Via dei pellegrinaggi. Le strade del Sahara. Le rotte del Mediterraneo e del mar Nero. Le Strade dell'ambra. Le rotte occidentali e le Strade dello Stagno. La Via della seta. La Strada della steppa eurasiatica e le vie fluviali della Russia. La Via delle spezie. La Rotta del capo di Buona Speranza. Il Passaggio a nord-est. La Rotta dell'Atlantico del nord. La Pista dell'Oregon e la Pista della California. La Strada trans-canadese. La Strada di Panama. La Rotta del capo Horn.
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
- Programme for 6 cfu:
1) Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1 and 2).
2) Knowledge of the textbook: Jerry Brotton, La storia del mondo in dodici mappe, Feltrinelli, Milano, 2014.
- Programme for 9 cfu:
1) Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1, 2 and 3).
2) Knowledge of the textbook: Jerry Brotton, La storia del mondo in dodici mappe, Feltrinelli, Milano, 2014.
3) Knowledge of the following volume: Charles S. Maier, Dentro i confini. Territorio e potere dal 1500 a oggi, Einaudi, Torino, 2019.
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
1) Knowledge of the textbook: Jerry Brotton, La storia del mondo in dodici mappe, Feltrinelli, Milano, 2014.
2) Knowledge of the following chapters in Irene Franck and David M. Brownstone's volume, Fino ai confini del mondo. Le strade e la storia dell'uomo, IDUNA, Sesto San Giovanni, 2019: La Grande Strada del deserto e la Via reale persiana. La Via dell'incenso e la Via dei pellegrinaggi. Le Strade del Sahara. Le rotte del Mediterraneo e del mar Nero. Le Strade dell'ambra. Le Rotte occidentali e le Strade dello stagno. La Via della seta. La Strada della steppa eurasiatica e le vie fluviali della Russia. La Via delle spezie. La Rotta del capo di Buona Speranza. Il Passaggio a nord-est. La Rotta dell'Atlantico del nord. La Pista dell'Oregon e la Pista della California. La Strada trans-canadese. La Strada di Panama. La Rotta del capo Horn.
- Programme for 9 cfu:
1) Knowledge of the textbook: Jerry Brotton, La storia del mondo in dodici mappe, Feltrinelli, Milano, 2014;
2) Knowledge of the following volume: Charles S. Maier, Dentro i confini. Territorio e potere dal 1500 a oggi, Einaudi, Torino, 2019.
3) Knowledge of the following chapters in Irene Franck and David M. Brownstone's volume, Fino ai confini del mondo. Le strade e la storia dell'uomo, IDUNA, Sesto San Giovanni, 2019: La Grande Strada del deserto e la Via reale persiana. La Via dell'incenso e la Via dei pellegrinaggi. Le strade del Sahara. Le rotte del Mediterraneo e del mar Nero. Le Strade dell'ambra. Le rotte occidentali e le Strade dello Stagno. La Via della seta. La Strada della steppa eurasiatica e le vie fluviali della Russia. La Via delle spezie. La Rotta del capo di Buona Speranza. Il Passaggio a nord-est. La Rotta dell'Atlantico del nord. La Pista dell'Oregon e la Pista della California. La Strada trans-canadese. La Strada di Panama. La Rotta del capo Horn.
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: oral exam.
- Type of examination: oral interrogation.
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s.
- Number and types of assessment that contribute to the final evaluation.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
All variations to exam bibliography indicated above and eventual agreed programs have to be authorized by the professor during a meeting in student-dedicated hours. No email agreements are allowed.
- Type of examination: oral interrogation.
- Evaluation criteria: capacity to demonstrate and elaborate knowledge; capacity for critical reflection on the completed work; quality of exposition, competence in the use of specialised lexicon, efficacy, clarity.
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s.
- Number and types of assessment that contribute to the final evaluation.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
All variations to exam bibliography indicated above and eventual agreed programs have to be authorized by the professor during a meeting in student-dedicated hours. No email agreements are allowed.
Modules or teaching units
Unita' didattica A
M-GGR/01 - GEOGRAPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
M-GGR/01 - GEOGRAPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica C
M-GGR/01 - GEOGRAPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor(s)
Reception:
Monday 14:30 - 16:00, Wednesday 15:00-16:15
Department of Cultural and Environmental Heritage, Geography section, via Festa del Perdono 7, 1st floor