The student will be able to describe the main territories of the planet covered in the course on the basis of a reading grid of rural and urban landscapes detailed during the term. In addition, they will also be able to : • be able to propose an outline interpretation of these landscapes: their genesis and evolution • to understand the fine relationships between rural and urban territories • formulate the characteristics of the typologies of the European countryside • to differentiate the morphological and functional aspects of Belgian and European rural landscapes • compare different Belgian and European landscapes on the basis of cartographic or photographic documents • apply the urban development models discussed theoretically to a few cities in the North and South • to propose an outline of a critical analysis of these urban and rural landscapes from a sustainable development perspective
The student will be able to describe the main territories of the planet covered in the course on the basis of a reading grid of rural and urban landscapes detailed during the term. In addition, they will also be able to : • be able to propose an outline interpretation of these landscapes: their genesis and evolution • to understand the fine relationships between rural and urban territories • formulate the characteristics of the typologies of the European countryside • to differentiate the morphological and functional aspects of Belgian and European rural landscapes • compare different Belgian and European landscapes on the basis of cartographic or photographic documents • apply the urban development models discussed theoretically to a few cities in the North and South • to propose an outline of a critical analysis of these urban and rural landscapes from the perspective of sustainable development
1. Introduction: reflection on sustainable territorial development, general introduction 2. Rural areas • Europe • Tropical countries • New countries (e.g. Canada, USA) 1. Urban spaces • Concepts and definitions • Examples from Paris and Rio 1. Summary: Interactions between spaces
• Oral examination (preceded by written preparation) based on open questions to explicitly test several learning outcomes • Continuous assessment of practical work
• Course Syllabus • Lebeau R. Les grands types de structure agraire dans le monde. 7th edition. Armand Colin, Paris. • Diry, J-P. Les espaces ruraux. 2nd edition. Armand Colin, Paris. • Paulet J-P. Manuel de géographie urbaine • Rio de Janeiro, collection otherwise
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Geology | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Geography : General | Standard | 0 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Geography : General | Standard | 1 | 3 | |
| Bachelor in Geology | Standard | 1 | 3 |