Intercultural and Linguistic Mediation

The "Environmental Regeneration and Geotechnologies for Ecological Transition" course will be taught by Dr. Davide Pavia, tenure-track researcher in the Department of Modern Literature and Cultures at Sapienza University of Rome. These lessons will focus on the major key themes of environmental geography, starting with the meaning of the term "environment" and its multiple meanings. The dynamics underlying the functioning of ecosystems will be explored, highlighting their properties and services, and mentioning some of the milestones in environmental legislation at various scales. The application of geotechnologies to represent and analyze some of the main forms of degradation of terrestrial and marine environments will be of particular importance. Drawing on non-geographical curricula, the course will provide basic notions of digital and geomatic cartography, aiming to equip all students with the necessary skills to apply geographic technologies rigorously and carefully. Course content and estimated hours: o Environmental geography, covering the major key topics of the discipline and acquiring specific vocabulary, including references to the dynamics inherent in the ongoing ecological transition [12 hours]. o Digital cartography, studying the fundamentals of the discipline as a basis for the use of geotechnologies, demonstrating the operation of both commercial and open-access GIS programs [12 hours]. o Laboratory, applying geotechnologies to create custom calculations and discussing them [12 hours]. o Seminars and in-depth activities [6 hours].

Prerequisite for participation in the course is an excellent knowledge of the Italian language, together with the basic English that will be used especially in the part of the teaching concerning geographical technologies. Those who possess even minimal knowledge of the topics of General Geography (shape of the Earth, calculation of coordinates etc.) will be facilitated in understanding the topics covered by this course, as well as the possession of notions of computer science could facilitate those who participate during the laboratory part.

o Capp. 1, 2 ,3, 4 e 5 di Bagliani M., Dansero E., Politiche per l'ambiente: dalla natura al territorio, UTET Università, Torino, 2011; o Capp. 1 e 2 di Favretto A., Cartografia nelle nuvole, Pàtron, Bologna, 2016, oggi in ristampa con il titolo Cartografia in evoluzione, Pàtron, Bologna, 2025; o Capp. 1, 5, 8 (parr. 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4), 9 e 10 di De Vecchis G., Fatigati F., Geografia generale: un'introduzione, Carocci, Roma, 2016.

The course does not require attendance.

The exam will consist of a written test consisting of 15 open-ended and closed-ended questions (true or false, multiple choice, etc.). Other assessment methods, such as an oral exam, may replace or supplement the written test depending on contingent factors such as the number of students enrolled, health conditions, and classroom availability. A 3-point bonus will be awarded to those who present an oral presentation in class, as follows: • The presentation must be no less than five minutes long and must address an environmental topic of interest, explored in depth with the geotechnologies covered in class. • Group presentations (maximum three people) are permitted, provided each participant presents for five minutes; • During the presentation, images or recordings of geotechnologies applied to the environmental topic being presented must be presented. PowerPoint presentations (or equivalent) or geotechnologies directly in class may be used for this purpose. The presentation should explain: • the environmental issue (e.g., air pollution); • the case study (e.g., the former Ilva plant in Taranto); • the application of geotechnologies (e.g., visualization of the plants in their socio-demographic context); • the sources used (e.g., the Ministry of Health; the Puglia Region). Presentations will be given during the December 2025 lectures. The specific dates will be announced during the semester, along with the Google Form to complete and register.

With a view to achieving the educational objectives of the teaching, aimed at developing both knowledge and skills in the field of Environmental Geography and Geographical Technologies, the course will include different teaching methods. Specifically, the traditional frontal lessons will be integrated with demonstrations of the functioning of commercial and non-commercial GIS programs, in order to allow those who attend the lessons to experiment with them. Part of the lessons will be dedicated to the presentation of the works of those who want to make them orally, putting into practice the teaching methodology of the flipped classroom.

The "Environmental Regeneration and Geotechnologies for Ecological Transition" course will be taught by Dr. Davide Pavia, tenure-track researcher in the Department of Modern Literature and Cultures at Sapienza University of Rome. These lessons will focus on the major key themes of environmental geography, starting with the meaning of the term "environment" and its multiple meanings. The dynamics underlying the functioning of ecosystems will be explored, highlighting their properties and services, and mentioning some of the milestones in environmental legislation at various scales. The application of geotechnologies to represent and analyze some of the main forms of degradation of terrestrial and marine environments will be of particular importance. Drawing on non-geographical curricula, the course will provide basic notions of digital and geomatic cartography, aiming to equip all students with the necessary skills to apply geographic technologies rigorously and carefully. Course content and estimated hours: o Environmental geography, covering the major key topics of the discipline and acquiring specific vocabulary, including references to the dynamics inherent in the ongoing ecological transition [12 hours]. o Digital cartography, studying the fundamentals of the discipline as a basis for the use of geotechnologies, demonstrating the operation of both commercial and open-access GIS programs [12 hours]. o Laboratory, applying geotechnologies to create custom calculations and discussing them [12 hours]. o Seminars and in-depth activities [6 hours].

Prerequisite for participation in the course is an excellent knowledge of the Italian language, together with the basic English that will be used especially in the part of the teaching concerning geographical technologies. Those who possess even minimal knowledge of the topics of General Geography (shape of the Earth, calculation of coordinates etc.) will be facilitated in understanding the topics covered by this course, as well as the possession of notions of computer science could facilitate those who participate during the laboratory part.

o Capp. 1, 2 ,3, 4 e 5 di Bagliani M., Dansero E., Politiche per l'ambiente: dalla natura al territorio, UTET Università, Torino, 2011; o Capp. 1 e 2 di Favretto A., Cartografia nelle nuvole, Pàtron, Bologna, 2016, oggi in ristampa con il titolo Cartografia in evoluzione, Pàtron, Bologna, 2025; o Capp. 1, 5, 8 (parr. 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4), 9 e 10 di De Vecchis G., Fatigati F., Geografia generale: un'introduzione, Carocci, Roma, 2016.

The course does not require attendance.

The exam will consist of a written test consisting of 15 open-ended and closed-ended questions (true or false, multiple choice, etc.). Other assessment methods, such as an oral exam, may replace or supplement the written test depending on contingent factors such as the number of students enrolled, health conditions, and classroom availability. A 3-point bonus will be awarded to those who present an oral presentation in class, as follows: • The presentation must be no less than five minutes long and must address an environmental topic of interest, explored in depth with the geotechnologies covered in class. • Group presentations (maximum three people) are permitted, provided each participant presents for five minutes; • During the presentation, images or recordings of geotechnologies applied to the environmental topic being presented must be presented. PowerPoint presentations (or equivalent) or geotechnologies directly in class may be used for this purpose. The presentation should explain: • the environmental issue (e.g., air pollution); • the case study (e.g., the former Ilva plant in Taranto); • the application of geotechnologies (e.g., visualization of the plants in their socio-demographic context); • the sources used (e.g., the Ministry of Health; the Puglia Region). Presentations will be given during the December 2025 lectures. The specific dates will be announced during the semester, along with the Google Form to complete and register.

With a view to achieving the educational objectives of the teaching, aimed at developing both knowledge and skills in the field of Environmental Geography and Geographical Technologies, the course will include different teaching methods. Specifically, the traditional frontal lessons will be integrated with demonstrations of the functioning of commercial and non-commercial GIS programs, in order to allow those who attend the lessons to experiment with them. Part of the lessons will be dedicated to the presentation of the works of those who want to make them orally, putting into practice the teaching methodology of the flipped classroom.