The module provides students with key knowledge to understand the main territorial and geographical dynamics in the Middle East and Central Asia, specifically examining the role of natural resources - particularly fossil fuels and water resources - in regional politics and in the management of socio-environmental conflicts.
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The course is held through lectures, but with a specific attention to the interaction and the participation of students. For this reason, there will be interactive lessons with the participation of students. This method is supported by visual tools (power point presentations), video and multimedia connections, in order to facilitate learning.
The course is held through lectures, but with a specific attention to the interaction and the participation of students. For this reason, there will be interactive lessons with the participation of students. This method is supported by visual tools (power point presentations), video and multimedia connections, in order to facilitate learning.
Assessment and Evaluation
The exam is written and made by two parts concerning the two parts of the composed course of Geografia delle reti. Each part implies a written exam, with 3 open questions during 1h15, and it verifies the that students acquire concepts explained during lessons.
The first two questions concern the program shared by all students, while the third is different depending on whether the students are attending or not attending.
In particular, the exam verifies the acquisition of:
- The knowledge of geographical theories and concepts explained during lessons;
- students’ critical ability to give specific examples and to connect them;
- Students synthesis ability in a written form;
- Students capacity to precisely answer to questions as well as to give punctual answers.
The exam evaluation - resulting from the average of the two written exams and a general evaluation of the student - will be expressed on thirty points, communicated to students through their on line career book; and students will have the possibility to accept it or not within two days from their on line publication.
Lo studente acquisisce conoscenze sui paesi del Medio Oriente e dell’Asia Centrale, che si pongono come territorio liminare tra Occidente e Oriente Estremo. Sono altresì illustrate le dinamiche geopolitiche che caratterizzano il Medio Oriente e l’Asia Centrale, che sono trattate attraverso un’esplorazione concettuale dei temi dell’Orientalismo ambientale e della geopolitica critica delle risorse.
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