Geography, Environment, and the Evolution of Human Societies

The course aims to provide student with the theoretical elements for an interpretation of the interdependence between man and environment from a geographical point of view. Particular attention will be paid to climate changes, analyzed as factors of construction, adaptation (and death?) of the human societies at different scales.

Knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course, the student:
- has a deep knowledge of the themes and theories on climate changes in the framework of human-environment relationships
- has a deep knowledge of the main terms of the actual debate on global warming

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding
At the end of the course the student:
- can apply the knowledge acquired to discuss theses and develop critical judgments in relation to the issues addressed
- can approach the literature on climate changes critically, contextualizing it and recognizing the conceptual devices at work