Studying at the University of Verona

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Bachelor's degree in Educational Sciences - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
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CURRICULUM TIPO:
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Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°

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Teaching code

4S02383

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-GGR/01 - GEOGRAPHY

Period

Sem. IA dal Sep 28, 2015 al Nov 8, 2015.

Learning outcomes

In the wider context of human geography, students will learn the theoretical and methodological bases of social and cultural geography and understand their value in educational field. In the first part of the course, concepts, paradigms and method of geographic investigation will be analyzed. The second part is focused on Western Africa as case study.

Program

Introduction to human geography
The elements of the geographic space
nature-culture and paradigms
geographical lexicon
The theoretical bases of social and cultural geography
Migrations
Social spaces, groups, religions
Development and indicators
Case study: Western Africa

Bibliography

Greiner A.L., Dematteis G., Lanza C., Geografia umana. Un approccio visuale, Utet, Torino, 2012 (chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10).
Gamberoni E., Pistocchi F., L’Africa occidentale. Ritratto di un’Africa che cambia, Bologna, Pàtron, 2013.

Examination Methods

Written exam. The evaluation will consider: knowledge, ability to communicate in a clear way, proper use of geographical terminology, spelling and syntax.

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