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Geography - The Geography of Spain
University of Barcelona (UB)
Barcelona, Spain
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Instruction in |
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Contact Hours |
Prerequisites |
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Geography
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Intermediate and Advanced
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Spanish
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1
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20
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Two to three semesters of college level Spanish is recommended
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TERM 1 : Spain: the Territory and its People
OBJECTIVE
To introduce students to Spain’s natural environment and its relationship with Spanish society and the country’s economy.
COURSE CONTENT
- Geomorphology, economy and society
- Genesis of the Iberian Peninsula
- Large structural and topographical units
- Relationship between physical factors and the human factor
- Climate, economy and society
- Temperatures, rainfall, prevailing winds
- Climate diversity in the Iberian Peninsula
- Relationship between climate factors and human activities
Hydrography, economy and society
- Rivers, lakes, lagoons and their relation to human activities
Ecology, economy and society
- Vegetation, fauna and global dynamics.
READING LIST
RABELLA, J.M., (1998), Atlas de España y Portugal, Barcelona, Península.
VIDAL, T., Apuntes policopiados.
VILÀ, J., (1980), La península ibérica, Barcelona, Ariel.
ASSESSMENT
At the end of the term, a mid-year examination will be set based on the material presented in class.
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