Identifying Data 2020/21
Subject (*) Xeografía rexional de Galicia Code 710G01042
Study programme
Grao en Humanidades
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Graduate 2nd four-month period
Fourth Optional 6
Language
Spanish
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department
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General description Conocer las características del medio natural de Galicia. Conocer la Galicia actual descendiendo a nivel de comarca. Detectar y explicar los desajustes territoriales. División en regiones naturales. Comarcalización de Galicia, organización del espacio.
Contingency plan 1. Modificacións nos contidos

2. Metodoloxías
*Metodoloxías docentes que se manteñen

*Metodoloxías docentes que se modifican

3. Mecanismos de atención personalizada ao alumnado

4. Modificacións na avaliación

*Observacións de avaliación:

5. Modificacións da bibliografía ou webgrafía

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A3 Knowledge of the space and of the territory.
A5 Knowledge of cultural and environmental development strategies.
A7 Syncronic and diachronic knowledge of diverse current cultural and present realities.
A11 Knowledge of techniques and methods of work and analysis of the human and social sciences.
B1 Learn to learn.
B3 Apply a critical, logical and creative thinking.
B4 Work independently with initiative.
B5 Work collaboratively.
B10 Capacity for analysis and synthesis.
B11 Ability to manage the relevant information.
B13 Recognition of the richness of diversity and multiculturalism.
B22 Sensitivity for the environment and its protection.
C3 Using basic tools of information technology and communication (ICT), necessary for the exercise of their profession and for learning throughout her life
C6 Critically evaluate the knowledge, technology and information available to solve the problems they must face to.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
Know the General characteristics of the physical environment of Galicia, its territorial division (current and historical) and the physical and human characteristics that determine its structure and organization. A3
A5
A7
A11
B1
B3
B4
B5
B10
B11
B13
B22
C3
C6

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Part I: The natural environment of Galicia Theme 1. Genesis and characteristics of the relief. Theme 2. Dynamics of the atmosphere and climate. Theme 3. Biogeographical Landscapes and regionalization.
Part II: The Territory Theme 4. Historical territorial divisions
Theme 5. Criteria for the territorial division
Theme6. The process of districts evolution.

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Directed discussion B3 B5 9 0 9
ICT practicals B11 C3 C6 30 9 39
Workbook B10 2 27 29
Field trip A5 B22 6 0 6
Guest lecture / keynote speech A3 A7 A11 B13 30 0 30
Supervised projects B1 B4 4 28 32
 
Personalized attention 5 0 5
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Directed discussion Participation in class discussions. Attitude shown in the development of content and work. Delivered jobs, elaboration of screenplays, organization of the sources and references, etc.
ICT practicals Practices in the classroom will facilitate the understanding of complementary aspects. To be used as graphics support materials and maps at different scales. Access to web pages and the cartographic and alphanumeric data bases query in real time is also scheduled.
Workbook Reading of a regional monograph, to complement training in some contents that are not developed in the keynote sessions, but which are fundamental.
Field trip Visit a center of cartographic production in Galicia or excursion organized to traverse a territorial space organized in several regions.
Guest lecture / keynote speech For the directed sessions, topics will be developed with the teaching methodology of interactive classes in order to achieve a harmonious development of the contents of the subjects and facilitate the explanatory understanding of Galician territorial space. All must be translated into the development of scripts for each of the topics that are addressed.
Supervised projects Supervised practical work will be made, mainly in protected no-class schedule. The same aims to meet the main cartographic sources of Galicia and combining its management to understand the various territorial divisions.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Directed discussion
ICT practicals
Workbook
Field trip
Guest lecture / keynote speech
Supervised projects
Description
Personalized attention is indicated as a result of the difficulties that may arise in the understanding of the theoretical contents and in the achievement of the objectives of the protected works. Also to solve the difficulties of the readings and to expand the basic literature with the aim of improving specific skills within the programming of the subject.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
ICT practicals B11 C3 C6 Capacidad de análisis y comprensión global de la materia mediante la participación y manejo de TICs en el aula y la realización de pruebas o ejercicios prácticos. 6
Workbook B10 Lectura y comentario de una monografía sobre aspectos geográficos de una comarca de Galicia. 10
Field trip A5 B22 Visita a un centro cartográfico de Galicia. Excursión con recorrido de varias comarcas contrastadas. 4
Guest lecture / keynote speech A3 A7 A11 B13 Prueba de conocimientos teóricos mediante examen final que consistirá en 10 preguntas, de las cuales 6 serán preguntas concretas que precisan respuestas cortas. Las otras 4 serán tipo “test” con respuestas alternativas. En total el 30% de la calificación final. 60
Supervised projects B1 B4 Trabajos prácticos: Cartografía, selección y análisis de fuentes de información geográfica de Galicia. 20
 
Assessment comments

“Aquellos/as alumnos/as que
tengan alguna clase de excepcionalidad para asistir a clase legalmente
concedida, que hablen con el/la profesor/a a comienzos del curso para
establecer las tutorías y los sistemas de evaluación correspondientes.”


Sources of information
Basic Estébanez, J. et al. (1994). A Poboación de Galicia a crise demográfica e o seu impacto territorial . Santiago, Xunta
Pérez Alberti, Augusto (1986). A Xeografía o espacio xeográfico e o home . Vigo, Galaxia
Vélez Barrio, E. (). As Montañas de Galicia . Vigo, Xerais
Precedo, A. (2001). Comarcas de Galicia. Santiago, Xunta
Precedo, A. (1989). Geografía de España (Galicia). Barcelona, Planeta
López Taboada, J. A. (1996). La población de Galicia 1860-1991 . A Coruña, Caixa Galicia
VV.AA. (1986). O meio natural galego . A Coruña
Torres Luna, M.P. et al. (1994). Parroquias y arciprestazgos de Galicia . Santiago, Universidad
Pazo Labrador, Alberto Xosé. (1995). Poboación e territorio as parroquias galegas nos últimos cen anos . A Coruña, Difus
VV.AA. (1982). Xeografía de Galicia. Tomo I o medio . A Coruña, Sálvora

Complementary Castro, M. (1990). Guía das árbores de Galicia . Vigo, Xerais
Villares, R. (1982). La propiedad de la tierra en Galicia, 1500-1936 . Madrid, Siglo XXI
Rey Castelao, O. (1995). Montes y política forestal en la Galicia del antiguo régimen . Santiago, Universidad
VV.AA. (1995). Rutas dos Ancares . As Nogais
Durán, F. (1986). Viveiro achegamento á realidade dun núcleo urbano galego. Santiago, Xunta


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
Xeografía Humana/710G01003
Regional Geography/710G01029

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
Xeografía humana de Galicia/710G01034
Historia de Galicia/710G01041

Subjects that continue the syllabus

Other comments


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.