Geography of Portugal C1+

Recommended Prerequisites

N/a

Teaching Methods

The presentation of the syllabus topics is based on the analysis of images and texts related to each topic. The teacher will present the different topics, and each student will select a topic for in-depth development. Students present the results of their analysis in class, and the ensuing discussion is designed to help them strengthen the exploration of the different topics.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course students should be able to:

- Identify the main morphostructural units of the Portuguese territory

- Relate the different morphostructural units to the main rock types

- Know the distribution of the main mountain masses of mainland Portugal

- Identify the climatic diversity of the Portuguese territory and relate it to climatic factors

- Know the current conditions of the Portuguese forest

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

1. Morphostructural units and relief formations in the Portuguese territory

1.1. Aspects of the Portuguese coast: coast types and shapes

1.2. The distribution of relief masses and land occupation

1.3. Volcanic influence on the landscape of the Atlantic archipelagos

2. Climatic aspects of the Portuguese territory

2.1. The climate pattern in the Portuguese territory

2.2. The role of geographical factors in climate diversity

3. Portuguese forests: the natural forest as a resource

3.1. Types of natural forest in the Portuguese territory

3.2. Attributes of current forests in Portugal

Head Lecturer(s)

Albano Augusto Figueiredo Rodrigues

Assessment Methods

Continuous Assessment
Presentation / Discussion: 40.0%
Report: 60.0%

Bibliography

Brito, Raquel Soeiro de (1997), Portugal. Perfil Geográfico. Lisboa: Editorial Estampa.

Medeiros, Carlos Alberto (2005), Geografia de Portugal. Vols 1 a 3. Lisboa: Círculo de Leitores.

Ribeiro, Orlando (1980), Portugal, o Mediterrâneo e o Atlântico. Lisboa: Livraria Sá da Costa Editora.