Population, Territory and Development in the European Union

Year
0
Academic year
2019-2020
Code
01013278
Subject Area
Área Científica do Menor
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Elective
Level
1st Cycle Studies

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

The classes obey a theoretical-practical model. In this sense there will be a more theoretical component and expository that will be supplemented with another more practical, closely related with research, conducting small practical activities, exploration of some variables, indicators and statistic tools. It will be adopted a method of teaching for the discussion of theoretical elements, problem solving and practical development of activities, prospective analysis, centred on the students and in their skills.

Learning Outcomes

- Knowing the geographical, economic and social contexts of the construction of European identity, territorial diversity and the European Union;

- Understand the dynamics of demographic, social and economic behaviour in Europe;

- Understand the central socio-economic dynamics of the European territory;

- Understand the concepts and dynamics of the rural/urban spaces in Europe;

- Discuss the processes of urbanization, european urban systems and the cities centred on knowledge, innovation and creativity;

- Knowing the different mobilities, accessibilities, transport and telecommunications in Europe;

- Evaluate the centrality of knowledge and learning society, discussing the importance of education, innovation and ICT;

- Discuss the key issues related with the spatial planning and territorial, economic and social cohesion in Europe;

- Know the different instruments of regional development and the territorial/sectorial policies in European Union.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Population, Territory and Development: original framework of the European space

2. Population, dynamics, demographic structure and mobility

3. Economic activities and human capital in the European Union

4. Urban spaces, urban population, cities and urban systems in the European Union

5. City policies, knowledge, innovation and creativity: new  trajectories for Europe and Portugal

6. Territorial planning, development and cohesion in the European Union.

Head Lecturer(s)

João Luís Jesus Fernandes

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Research work: 50.0%
Exam: 50.0%

Bibliography

Blotevogel, H. & Fielding, A. (1997). People, jobs, and mobility in the new Europe. Wiley, Nova Iorque.

Dunford, M. & Kafkalas, G. (1992). Cities and regions in the new Europe: the global-local interplay and spatial development strategies. Belhaven, Londres.

Giddens, A. (2007). Europe in the global age. Polity Press, Cambridge.

Hudson, R. & Williams, A. (1999). Divided Europe: society and territory. Sage, EUA.

Le galès, P. (2002). European cities: social conflicts and convergence. University Press, Oxford.

López Palomeque, F. (2000). Geografía de Europa. Ariel Geografia, Barcelona.

Minshull, G. (2009). The new Europe into 21st century. Hodder&Stoughton, Londres.

Ostergren, R. & Rice, J. (2004) The Europeans: A Geography of People, Culture and Environment. Guilford Press, Nova Iorque.

Rodrigues, M. (2003). European policies for a knowledge economy. Edward Elgar, Cheltenham.

Townsend, A. (1997). Making a living in Europe: human geographies of economic change. Routledge, Londres.