Geography of Portugal B2
1
2018-2019
02029924
Foreign Languages and Literatures
Portuguese
Face-to-face
4.0
Compulsory
Non Degree Course
Recommended Prerequisites
N/a
Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Discussion of information and ideas
- Viewing, analysing and discussing films and documentaries
Learning Outcomes
This course will enable students to:
- identify the place and position of the Portuguese territory;
- become acquainted with the major sociodemographic changes that have occurred in Portugal from the beginning of the 20th century;
- understand and discuss the geographical importance of economic activities and transport for the structuring of the country.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
Topic 1: Portugal’s place, position and landscape
Topic 2: Sociodemographic dynamics of the Portuguese population
Topic 3: Economic activities and transport
Topic 4: A geographic view on the future of Portugal
Head Lecturer(s)
Rui Ferreira de Figueiredo
Assessment Methods
Final Assessment
Exam: 100.0%
Bibliography
(BRITO, Raquel Soeiro de (1997), Portugal, perfil geográfico. Lisboa: Ed. Estampa.
GASPAR, Jorge (coord.) (1991), Portugal moderno. Geografia. Lisboa: Ed. Pomo.
MEDEIROS, Carlos Alberto (2005), Geografia de Portugal. Ambiente Físico (1). Rio de Mouro: Círculo de Leitores.
MEDEIROS, Carlos Alberto (2005), Geografia de Portugal. Sociedade, paisagens e cidades (2). Rio de Mouro: Círculo de Leitores.
MEDEIROS, Carlos Alberto (2005), Geografia de Portugal. Actividades económicas e espaço geográfico (3). Rio de Mouro: Círculo de Leitores.
MEDEIROS, Carlos Alberto (2005), Geografia de Portugal. Planeamento e ordenamento do território (4). Rio de Mouro: Círculo de Leitores.