Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

CURRICULUM TIPO:

1° Year 

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 course to be chosen among the following
1 course to be chosen among the following
1 course to be chosen among the following

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche (livello B2)
3
F
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ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 course to be chosen among the following
1 course to be chosen among the following
1 course to be chosen among the following
activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Ulteriori conoscenze linguistiche (livello B2)
3
F
-

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Teaching code

4S003239

Coordinator

Silvino Salgaro

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-GGR/01 - GEOGRAPHY

Period

Sem 2A dal Feb 17, 2020 al Mar 28, 2020.

Learning outcomes

The course aims at providing knowledge on the historical evolution of cartography and how to use the cartographic document as a source for historical-landscape analysis but also testimony of political, economic and cultural practices.

Program

Course content
-The thematic cartography as result of historical research; the antique cartography documents as a source of historical landscape analisys and their evolution .
-The maps: representation of the Earth’s surface from Prehistoric to Roman period.
-Mappaemundi since Middle Ages to the Early Modern Period.
-The modern cartography: “ridiscovered” Ptolomeus, Mercator; the techniques for projections and mapping.
-Analysis of old documents: preliminary tool for interpretation of maps in land management.
-The maps of water management in the Veneto: old documents and their relationship to present administration.
-Antropization markers in maps by I.G.M.
Bibliography
- Lodovisi, Torresani 2005. Cartografia e informazione geografica.Storia e tecniche.ed. Patron, Bologna.
- S. GARFIELD 2016, Sulle mappe. Il mondo come lo disegniamo ed. Ponte alle Grazie, Milano.
Non setting students are request to contact the teacher.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Lodovisi, Torresani Cartografia e informazione geografica: storia e tecniche Patron 2005
Garfield Sulle mappe. Il mondo come lo disegniamo Ponte alla Grazie 2016

Examination Methods

Assessment method
Final oral assessment will verify:
-former and acquired knowledge
-language skills
-ability of connecting knowledge
-analytical and discussion skills
Evaluation is expressed in thirthiets.
Non attending students have to use the substitutive book suggested in bibliography

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE