2023

Geography Methods

Name: Geography Methods
Code: GEO02370L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area: Geography

Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Presentation

Operation and objectives
Development of analysis, synthesis and oral and written presentation skills, and familiarization with quantitative and qualitative instruments and methods relevant to Geography. Understanding and developing a scientific, dynamic and critical geographic approach.

Sustainable Development Goals

Learning Goals

Development of the capacity of analysis, synthesis and oral and written presentation, and getting acquainted with the tools and methods most frequently used in geography. Understanding and development of a scientific approach, dynamic and critical

Contents

Methods and tools for Geographical analysis. Schemes and field drawings. Reading and analyzing texts. Synthesis. Identification of the main ideas in a text and critica analysis. Search, discussion and clearing of concepts. Identification and formulation of a problem. Making up a report. Writen and oral presentations. Literature review and organization of literature references.

Teaching Methods

The teaching method is based on the presentation of theoretical concepts and associated methodologies in accordance with the structure of the teaching materials. During lectures, students are encouraged to participate and debate fundamental concepts as well as methodologies associated with the presentation topics. The teaching materials available include the use of a laptop and basic computer programs, cartographic, statistical, graphic, documentary/bibliographic and scientific sources, in paper and digital format, in addition to documentation and material necessary to carry out fieldwork. In parallel to theoretical and discussion classes, students will carry out work in groups aligned with the content of the themes (see program).

Assessment

Continuous evaluation
- Group project + presentation (30%+10%)
- Two individual exercises (10% each exercise) (Exercise 1: Quantitative, graphic and cartographic methods. Exercise 2: Qualitative, deliberative and results dissemination methods)
- An individual test with all theoretical material (35%)
- Participation and attendance (5%)
Note: approval requires mandatory attendance in 75% of lectures, including 100% of project classes, except for admissible justification.

Final Evaluation
- Practice Exam (65%) (on the same day as the individual Theory test (35%)), June 2024
- Appeal Period Exam (Practice (65%) + Theory (35%)): July 2024
- Special Season Exam (Practice (65%) + Theory (35%)): July 2024
- Extraordinary Exam (Practice (65%) + Theory (35%)): September 2024

Teaching Staff

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