Historical Geography

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.

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.