Environmental Politics
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The teaching aims to provide the student with the basic conceptual tools necessary to frame environmental policies in a geographical perspective. Environmental issues will be discussed and critically framed within active sustainability policies and practices, with particular reference to protected areas, agroecological systems, climate change, energy transition and air pollution.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course students will be able to learn about the milestones in the development of environmental policies in recent decades. They will also be able to reflect critically and measure themselves against the main theoretical-methodological issues related to the discipline, also using the bibliographic resources specific to the field of environmental policies.
At the end of the course students will be able to use the acquired knowledge to understand the debate on environmental policies from a geographical perspective, and will therefore be able to adopt appropriate methodologies for the critical analysis of concrete experiences related to the application of environmental policies in various fields. Finally, they will be able to interpret these processes with an appropriate geographical approach and will be able to report on them using an appropriate disciplinary vocabulary.
At the end of the course students will be able to use the acquired knowledge to understand the debate on environmental policies from a geographical perspective, and will therefore be able to adopt appropriate methodologies for the critical analysis of concrete experiences related to the application of environmental policies in various fields. Finally, they will be able to interpret these processes with an appropriate geographical approach and will be able to report on them using an appropriate disciplinary vocabulary.
Lesson period: Second 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
Second semester
Course syllabus
The programme includes the presentation and discussion of the following topics: the historical development and the current state of the discipline; insights into environmental policies related to specific topics, such as protected areas, agroecological systems, climate change, energy transition, air pollution.
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisites for admission
Teaching methods
Frontal lessons will be the main teaching method. Short videos on geographical topics will also be broadcast during the course.
Teaching Resources
Students attending classes:
1) Notes and materials provided by teachers
2) Dansero E., Bagliani M., Politiche per l'ambiente, Utet, Novara, 2011.
3) Giorda C. (ed.), Geografia e antropocene. Uomo, ambiente, educazione, Carocci, Roma, 2019 (gli studenti NON devono preparare i capitoli 6 e 11).
4) Un testo a scelta tra:
- Giddens A., La politica del cambiamento climatico, Il Saggiatore, Milano, 2015.
- Puttilli M., Geografia delle fonti rinnovabili. Energia e territorio per un'eco-ristrutturazione della società, FrancoAngeli, Milano, 2016.
Students not attending classes:
1) Dansero E., Bagliani M., Politiche per l'ambiente, Utet, Novara, 2011.
2) Giorda C. (a cura di), Geografia e antropocene. Uomo, ambiente, educazione, Carocci, Roma, 2019 (gli studenti NON devono preparare i capitoli 6 e 11).
3) Un testo a scelta tra:
- Giddens A., La politica del cambiamento climatico, Il Saggiatore, Milano, 2015.
- Puttilli M., Geografia delle fonti rinnovabili. Energia e territorio per un'eco-ristrutturazione della società, FrancoAngeli, Milano, 2016.
4) Henry C., Tubiana L., La Terra a rischio. Il capitale naturale e la ricerca della sostenibilità, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2019.
1) Notes and materials provided by teachers
2) Dansero E., Bagliani M., Politiche per l'ambiente, Utet, Novara, 2011.
3) Giorda C. (ed.), Geografia e antropocene. Uomo, ambiente, educazione, Carocci, Roma, 2019 (gli studenti NON devono preparare i capitoli 6 e 11).
4) Un testo a scelta tra:
- Giddens A., La politica del cambiamento climatico, Il Saggiatore, Milano, 2015.
- Puttilli M., Geografia delle fonti rinnovabili. Energia e territorio per un'eco-ristrutturazione della società, FrancoAngeli, Milano, 2016.
Students not attending classes:
1) Dansero E., Bagliani M., Politiche per l'ambiente, Utet, Novara, 2011.
2) Giorda C. (a cura di), Geografia e antropocene. Uomo, ambiente, educazione, Carocci, Roma, 2019 (gli studenti NON devono preparare i capitoli 6 e 11).
3) Un testo a scelta tra:
- Giddens A., La politica del cambiamento climatico, Il Saggiatore, Milano, 2015.
- Puttilli M., Geografia delle fonti rinnovabili. Energia e territorio per un'eco-ristrutturazione della società, FrancoAngeli, Milano, 2016.
4) Henry C., Tubiana L., La Terra a rischio. Il capitale naturale e la ricerca della sostenibilità, Il Mulino, Bologna, 2019.
Assessment methods and Criteria
There will be a single test in the form of a oral question.
No intermediate or pre-appeal tests are planned.
The evaluation parameters will concern: the ability to organise knowledge discursively; the ability to reason critically on geographical issues; the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to concrete case studies; the quality of the presentation and the competence in use of specialised vocabulary.
The mark is expressed in thirtieths.
No intermediate or pre-appeal tests are planned.
The evaluation parameters will concern: the ability to organise knowledge discursively; the ability to reason critically on geographical issues; the ability to apply the acquired knowledge to concrete case studies; the quality of the presentation and the competence in use of specialised vocabulary.
The mark is expressed in thirtieths.
Modules or teaching units
Unita' didattica A
M-GGR/01 - GEOGRAPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Gambazza Giuseppe
Shifts:
-
Professor:
Gambazza Giuseppe
Unita' didattica B
M-GGR/01 - GEOGRAPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professors:
Gambazza Giuseppe, Zanolin Giacomo
Shifts:
-
Professors:
Gambazza Giuseppe, Zanolin Giacomo
Unita' didattica C
M-GGR/01 - GEOGRAPHY - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Zanolin Giacomo
Shifts:
-
Professor:
Zanolin GiacomoProfessor(s)
Reception:
The lecturer is available for office hours on Wednesdays from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., by appointment via email.
Department of Cultural and Environmental Heritage (BAC), Geography Section Via Festa del Perdono 7 (Cortile Legnaia)