27928 - Laboratory (1) (LM)

Learning outcomes

The Laboratory 1 is focused on the critical analysis of urban transformation processes. At the end of the course students understand the methodologies for a theoretical and empirical interpretation of urban social processes. They can interpret the main theories in urban studies and apply the most significant methodologies related to urban studies.

Course contents

BRIDGING COURSES

The laboratory is the conclusion of a study program in the field of human geography related to different topics of urban geography, economics, and environmental studies. Attending students are requested to have attended and/or token as exam the courses of:

- Introduzione alla geografia umana e Geografia politica (obbligatori per tutti gli iscritti)

- Geografia economica

- Geografie e politiche dell'ambiente

- Geografia urbana

TEACHING ACTIVITIES

The laboratory (150 hours) is organized in two parts

The first part (40 hours) is related to the study of contemporary urban transformation through in-depth analysis of the following topics:

• Politics and processes of urban regeneration
• Globalization, supply chains and global cities networks
• Environmental issues and post-human city
• Heritage and commodification

This part is also dedicated to methodologies and techniques in geographical research, with regard to:

• Bibliographical research
• Discourse analysis
• Archival research
• Fieldwork research

The second part (110 hours) is dedicated to field research experiences, class/group discussion and other cooperative activities.

Readings/Bibliography

Bibliography will be indicated at the beginning and during the laboratory.

Teaching methods

The Laboratory provides for a blended teaching including lessons, seminars, research field and group activities. Regular attendance of the classes is required.

Assessment methods

The final exam consists in a paper related to a case study. The topic has to be planned in agreement with the professors and can be realized also in a group. Once submitted and approved, the paper is presented and discussed in a public meeting with the professors, all the involved students and eventual external experts. Students have to attend at least 80% of the meetings and activities.

Teaching tools

Power point presentations

Cartography

Cloud sharing platform

Students who require specific services and adaptations to teaching activities due to a disability or specific learning disorders (SLD), must first contact the appropriate office: https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students

Office hours

See the website of Matteo Proto