1. General information
Course:
GEOGRAPHY OF THE DEVELOPED WORLD AND INEQUALITIES
Code:
44514
Type:
CORE COURSE
ECTS credits:
6
Degree:
373 - UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMME IN HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL STUDIES
Academic year:
2020-21
Center:
7 - FACULTY OF HUMANITIES IN ALBACETE
Group(s):
10
Year:
2
Duration:
First semester
Main language:
Spanish
Second language:
English
Use of additional languages:
English Friendly:
Y
Web site:
Bilingual:
N
Lecturer:
FRANCISCO CEBRIAN ABELLAN
- Group(s):
10
Building/Office
Department
Phone number
Email
Office hours
Benjamín Palencia/114.1
GEOGRAFÍA Y ORD. TERRITORIO
926053125
francisco.cebrian@uclm.es
Wednesday 12-14
Thursday 12-14
2. Pre-Requisites
Not established
3. Justification in the curriculum, relation to other subjects and to the profession
The subject focusses its attention to identify basic characters for the global comprehensión of world space, and to diferenciate, to clasify and to understand the most important elements that personalize large territorial units in the global scale. The subject focuses the interest on the region concept; on global organization patterns of different region in globalization context; on principal geopolitic units and on their more relevant features. In the sylabus the subject analyzes and discuss main characteristcs that homogeneize and make singular each of the large regions in the world. Physical determinants, demographic characters, productive specialisation, and the regional relationships act like the core ideas to run the sylabus of the subject, using plural and critical views.
This subject is connected to other subjects in the degree in Humanities and Social Studies: Geography and Enviroment; Geography and Society; Geography of Globalization; Geography of Contemporary City; Landscape and Territory; Contemporary History. however foreing students don`t need previos subject's knowledge.
--*--4. Degree competences achieved in this course
| Course competences | |
|---|---|
| Code | Description |
| E02 | Use techniques and quantitative and qualitative methods to work on the Human and Social Sciences |
| E05 | Interpret and make critical judgments on landscape, regional diversity, geographical problems and territorial inequalities on different scales (from global to local level) |
| E06 | Point out the basic features of contemporary sociopolitical reality and the geopolitics of the world |
| E12 | Use the main computer tools and the new information technologies in Humanities and Social Sciences to the creation of digital information |
| E15 | Do territorial analyses using cartography, and manage the geographic information to understand current reality and identify resources for sustainable development processes |
| G02 | Knowledge of communication and information technologies |
5. Objectives or Learning Outcomes
| Course learning outcomes | |
|---|---|
| Description | |
| Comprehension of the interrelationship between society and land in the current changing world. | |
| Analysis and comprehension of the landscape like a territorial and cultural heritage. | |
| Comprehension and valuation of territorial imbalances and inequalities through the usage of geographic information collected from different sources. | |
| Identification of characteristics of different regional espaces with the use of cartography. | |
| Ability to collect, critically analyze and interpret information from various sources and transmit it in an organized and reasoned way, orally and in writing. | |
| Capacity to understand the role of the countries in the international relationships sistem. | |
| Capacity to value the interrelationships between Castilla-La Mancha, Spain and the rest of the countries in the world. | |
| Comprehension of the diversity, the multiculturalism, the interculturalism and the knowledge of different cultures through the analysis and interpretation of the current reality. | |
| Development of the autonomous work to develop the learning process and lifelong training. | |
| Additional outcomes | |
| Description | |
6. Units / Contents
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Unit 1: Worldwide organizational criteria. The World System. Cuases of Global Desestabilization. Control of capitalism. Underdevelopment and third world.
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Unit 2: North America: the territory. Demogrhapic structure. Reasons for American power. new control manners.
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Unit 3: demographic resources and the social system of work organizationJapan: the physical environment as a controversial factor for development. Reasons for economic growth. Umbalanced regional structure.
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Unit 4: China: singularities of the territory. Social and demographic changes. Economic sectors and the important role of the agriculture. The effects of the economic revolution. Regional imbalances.
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Unit 5: Middle East: unavourable environment. Oil economy. Unmbalanced regional structure. Regional levels of conflict.
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Unit 6: Latin American: singuraties of the territory. The regional population. The urban structure. The main economic activities.
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Unit 7: Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The territory. Demographic and economic heritage of Soviet Union. Regional structure.
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Unit 8: India: the territory. The role of agriculture. Internal structure and foreing influence. Regional imbalances.
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Unit 9: Africa: the territory. Development problems. Regional imbalances.
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Unit 10: Euroepan Union. The territory. Social characteristics. Economic features.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS, REMARKS
the syllabus could be modified.
--*--7. Activities, Units/Modules and Methodology
| Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
| Class Attendance (theory) [ON-SITE] | Lectures | E02 E05 E06 E15 G02 | 1.4 | 35 | Y | N | Presentation of theoretical aspects of the subject | |
| Analysis of articles and reviews [OFF-SITE] | Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles | E02 E05 E06 E15 G02 | 0.6 | 15 | Y | Y | Critical reading of research papers. | |
| Progress test [ON-SITE] | Assessment tests | E02 E05 E06 E12 E15 G02 | 0.16 | 4 | Y | Y | skills and abilities demostration throug examns. | |
| Study and Exam Preparation [OFF-SITE] | Self-study | E02 E05 E06 E12 G02 | 1.8 | 45 | Y | Y | Student personal work | |
| Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | E02 E05 E06 E12 G02 | 0.84 | 21 | Y | N | Preparation of practical activities. | |
| Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Guided or supervised work | E02 E05 E06 E12 E15 G02 | 1.2 | 30 | Y | N | Writing of reports or projects. | |
| Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
| Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
| Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 | |||||||
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
8. Evaluation criteria and Grading System
| Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
| Final test | 20.00% | 100.00% | |
| Practicum and practical activities reports assessment | 10.00% | 0.00% | |
| Portfolio assessment | 10.00% | 0.00% | |
| Theoretical papers assessment | 50.00% | 0.00% | |
| Oral presentations assessment | 10.00% | 0.00% | |
| Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
According to art. 4 of the UCLM Student Evaluation Regulations, it must be provided to students who cannot regularly attend face-to-face training activities the passing of the subject, having the right (art. 12.2) to be globally graded, in 2 annual calls per subject , an ordinary and an extraordinary one (evaluating 100% of the competences).
Evaluation criteria for the final exam:
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Continuous assessment:Evaluation criteria:
For ordinary call continuous assessment, according to Evaluation System criteria
If applicable, any modifications or adaptations needed in the teaching guides as a result of a change in the teaching or evaluation model derived from the evolution of the pandemic will be documented in a later addendum. -
Non-continuous evaluation:Evaluation criteria:
For extraordinary call students have to past the final text, according to Evaluation System criteria.
If applicable, any modifications or adaptations needed in the teaching guides as a result of a change in the teaching or evaluation model derived from the evolution of the pandemic will be documented in a later addendum.
Specifications for the resit/retake exam:
The same that continuous assessment.
If applicable, any modifications or adaptations needed in the teaching guides as a result of a change in the teaching or evaluation model derived from the evolution of the pandemic will be documented in a later addendum.
If applicable, any modifications or adaptations needed in the teaching guides as a result of a change in the teaching or evaluation model derived from the evolution of the pandemic will be documented in a later addendum.
Specifications for the second resit / retake exam:
The same that non continuous assessment.
If applicable, any modifications or adaptations needed in the teaching guides as a result of a change in the teaching or evaluation model derived from the evolution of the pandemic will be documented in a later addendum.
If applicable, any modifications or adaptations needed in the teaching guides as a result of a change in the teaching or evaluation model derived from the evolution of the pandemic will be documented in a later addendum.
9. Assignments, course calendar and important dates
| Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
|---|---|
| Hours | hours |
| Unit 1 (de 10): Worldwide organizational criteria. The World System. Cuases of Global Desestabilization. Control of capitalism. Underdevelopment and third world. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 2 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 5 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Guided or supervised work] | 3 |
| Unit 2 (de 10): North America: the territory. Demogrhapic structure. Reasons for American power. new control manners. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 2 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 5 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Guided or supervised work] | 3 |
| Unit 3 (de 10): demographic resources and the social system of work organizationJapan: the physical environment as a controversial factor for development. Reasons for economic growth. Umbalanced regional structure. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 2 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 5 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Guided or supervised work] | 3 |
| Unit 4 (de 10): China: singularities of the territory. Social and demographic changes. Economic sectors and the important role of the agriculture. The effects of the economic revolution. Regional imbalances. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 3 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Guided or supervised work] | 3 |
| Unit 5 (de 10): Middle East: unavourable environment. Oil economy. Unmbalanced regional structure. Regional levels of conflict. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Guided or supervised work] | 3 |
| Unit 6 (de 10): Latin American: singuraties of the territory. The regional population. The urban structure. The main economic activities. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 2 |
| Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 2 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 5 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 3 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Guided or supervised work] | 3 |
| Unit 7 (de 10): Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The territory. Demographic and economic heritage of Soviet Union. Regional structure. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 4 |
| Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 2 |
| Progress test [PRESENCIAL][Assessment tests] | 2 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 5 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Guided or supervised work] | 3 |
| Unit 8 (de 10): India: the territory. The role of agriculture. Internal structure and foreing influence. Regional imbalances. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 3 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Guided or supervised work] | 3 |
| Unit 9 (de 10): Africa: the territory. Development problems. Regional imbalances. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Guided or supervised work] | 3 |
| Unit 10 (de 10): Euroepan Union. The territory. Social characteristics. Economic features. | |
|---|---|
| Activities | Hours |
| Class Attendance (theory) [PRESENCIAL][Lectures] | 3 |
| Analysis of articles and reviews [AUTÓNOMA][Reading and Analysis of Reviews and Articles] | 1 |
| Study and Exam Preparation [AUTÓNOMA][Self-study] | 4 |
| Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2 |
| Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Guided or supervised work] | 3 |
| Global activity | |
|---|---|
| Activities | hours |
10. Bibliography and Sources
