Geografia Urbana

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TEACHING METHODS

The teaching methodology is based on two learning processes:

Affirmative method, in theoretical-practical classes, in which knowledge is transmitted using the exposition and demonstration of subjects inherent to each chapter.

Active method, based on the principle of self-training, in which the student resorts to the analysis and testing of experimental models, fostering intellectual training and practical skills.

The teaching methodologies to be adopted are intended to be diversified and include the expository aspect, group work, individual research work and consequent presentation, as well as the realization of a larger project for the requalification of a public space.

The learning objectives focus on acquiring knowledge and understanding of the concepts that shape urban territory, particularly regarding:

   – The role and evolution of cities in time and space, the forces that have shaped their development, and the challenges they face today;

   – Knowledge of the various elements that make up the urban geography of the built environment of cities and their public and private dimensions;

   – Identification of urban planning forms and instruments, particularly in Portugal;

   – The functions, activities, and dynamics present in contemporary cities and the patterns of their spatial distribution, assessing their respective consequences;

   – The use of elementary demographic analysis techniques.

The program contents are based on the following points:

01 Cities and Urbanism

– Introduction to essential concepts: city (criteria), urban, urbanization, and urbanism; – Main models of cities over time and the motivations underlying their most characteristic layouts (religious, political, military, economic, social, etc.);
– Urbanization processes, considering their various scales and diversity worldwide;
– Urban form and the image of the city;
– Cities in Portugal

02 Contemporary Cities

– Essential functional components: buildings, leisure spaces, amenities, infrastructure, etc.
– Land use and organization of urban space: models of activity distribution (economic, social, cultural)
– The internal structure of agglomerations: understanding the relationship between form and function.

03 City Planning

– Introduction to urban planning: definitions, evolution, Ecourbanism, practice in Portugal.

04 People’s Cities:

– Quantitative (demographics) and qualitative (diversity and inclusion) aspects

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