D1 - Knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course, the student must demonstrate knowledge of the definitions and assumptions underlying the geographic-regional discipline, as well as the main theories and methodologies. D2 - Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: at the end of the course, the student must be able to recognize and interpret the geographic scope on a regional scale, to apply theories and methodologies appropriately, in connection with the different variables assumed in a certain scenario. D3 - Judgment autonomy: at the end of the course, the student must be able to analyze and reconstruct a given regional scenario, recognizing its opportunities, risks, distortions and evolutionary lines. D4 - Communication skills: at the end of the course, the student must demonstrate to be able to explain the notions referred to in point D1, and therefore to recognize and reconstruct a certain regional secenary in geographical terms. D5 - Learning skills: at the end of the course, the student must demonstrate that she/he is able to find and learn independently, as well as apply theories and methodologies of the subject, to provide useful interpretations for any decision-making practice.

No one in particular; basic notions of English.

regional geography definitions; premise of anthropic and physical geography; description of the main settlement processes; description of the main current geographical processes (globalization, climatic change, ICT diffusion, mass migration, erosion of the sovereignties of modern institutions, etc.); presentation of the main theories of regional geography, distinguishing in particular between applications at various scales - regional, local and global, national and trans-national; presentation and discussion of related practices and methodologies as they have evolved over the various eras up to the present era; geopolitical lab; case studies in Central Asia.

1- Jelen I., Buciene A., Chiavon F., Silvestri T., Forrest K.L., The Geography of Central Asia, Springer 2020, cap. 1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13; 2- Capitoli 1, 3, 4, 12, 14, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, di Jelen I., Appunti di geografia politica ed economica, Aracne, Roma 2012 (last edition).

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Frontal lessons in the classroom; exercises, fieldwork, seminars and excursions that can be organized under the circumstances

the evaluation is achieved through a written test and an oral exam. The written test consists of a 30-question questionnaire composed by a mix of open-ended, closed-ended, and multiple-choice questions, as well as reading comprehension tests, memory exercises, and interpretation exercises (following a format commonly used by international organizations). Each of the 30 answers is evaluated one point toward the final grade. Candidates have 60 minutes to complete the exam, which further would signify their ability to prepare synthetical answers and to concentrate during the exam. The oral exam consists of a discussion of the written test.

This course explores topics closely related to one or more goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs)