Geography and representation of power

Course objectives

The main aim of the course is to provide advanced theoretical interpretative tools for understanding the geographical representation of reality, with reference to cartography and the construction of scenarios for political, administrative and institutional purposes. The lectures are accompanied by other didactic forms (open debates, seminars, discussion with authors on recently published books, group and individual works) useful for bringing the theoretical notions acquired into the actuality and complexity of reality. Therefore, the acquisition of critical and judgment skills on the contextual elements that determine / influence the relationships between geography and representation, as well as the public communication of these skills, become specific objectives of the course. It is realistically expected that at the end of the course the student will have acquired the ability to autonomously reflect on topical issues and great general interest.

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EDOARDO BORIA Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
After an introduction devoted to the disciplinary framework and the relationship between Geopolitics and related disciplines, the course develops by addressing all the main theorists and currents in the history of geopolitical thought, as well as a number of other influential thinkers who have made significant contributions of ideas and insights to the evolution of this intellectual tradition: Mackinder, Bowman, Spykman, Air Age, Aron, Fukuyama, Brzezinski, Kissinger, neo-con, Khanna, P. Kennedy, Ipcc, Mahan, Ritter, Ratzel, Haushofer, Schmitt, Bouthoul, Huning, Gramsci, Wallerstein, Lacoste, critical geopolitics, Agamben, jihadism, Vidal de la Blache, Hintze, Jabotinsky, Massi, Semënov-Tjan-Shanskij, Gumilëv, 'Aflaq, al-Qaradawi, al-Sadr, Huntington, Gujral.
Prerequisites
familiarity with the most basic notions of geography and cartography
Books
Boria E. - Marconi M. (ed.), Geopolitics, from thought to action. Space and politics in the contemporary age, Rome, Argos, 2022. The presentation of an oral thesis gives the right to a program reduction with the exclusion of the entire third part of the book (pp.476-679). This opportunity, optional and to be agreed in advance with the course holder, requires regular discussion with the teacher and therefore those who attend in person can make use of it.
Frequency
Attending lessons is optional
Exam mode
The testing of skills and abilities will take the form of an oral discussion. This final examination lasts approximately 30 minutes and consists of questions relating to the theorists and currents of geopolitical thought addressed in the programme. Those who wish to avail themselves of the reduction of the programme by submitting an oral presentation are also entitled to be assessed on the basis of the results of this research activity.
Lesson mode
The usual attention that students devote to international politics makes it possible to constantly solicit them to intervene in the classroom, even in the form of debates and discussions. In this way the ability to apply the acquired knowledge is facilitated. The lectures may then go with other didactic experiences (open debates, seminars, meetings with authors on recently published books, group and individual research activities) useful to bring the theoretical knowledge acquired so far into the concrete geopolitical situation.
EDOARDO BORIA Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
After an introduction devoted to the disciplinary framework and the relationship between Geopolitics and related disciplines, the course develops by addressing all the main theorists and currents in the history of geopolitical thought, as well as a number of other influential thinkers who have made significant contributions of ideas and insights to the evolution of this intellectual tradition: Mackinder, Bowman, Spykman, Air Age, Aron, Fukuyama, Brzezinski, Kissinger, neo-con, Khanna, P. Kennedy, Ipcc, Mahan, Ritter, Ratzel, Haushofer, Schmitt, Bouthoul, Huning, Gramsci, Wallerstein, Lacoste, critical geopolitics, Agamben, jihadism, Vidal de la Blache, Hintze, Jabotinsky, Massi, Semënov-Tjan-Shanskij, Gumilëv, 'Aflaq, al-Qaradawi, al-Sadr, Huntington, Gujral.
Prerequisites
familiarity with the most basic notions of geography and cartography
Books
Boria E. - Marconi M. (ed.), Geopolitics, from thought to action. Space and politics in the contemporary age, Rome, Argos, 2022. The presentation of an oral thesis gives the right to a program reduction with the exclusion of the entire third part of the book (pp.476-679). This opportunity, optional and to be agreed in advance with the course holder, requires regular discussion with the teacher and therefore those who attend in person can make use of it.
Frequency
Attending lessons is optional
Exam mode
The testing of skills and abilities will take the form of an oral discussion. This final examination lasts approximately 30 minutes and consists of questions relating to the theorists and currents of geopolitical thought addressed in the programme. Those who wish to avail themselves of the reduction of the programme by submitting an oral presentation are also entitled to be assessed on the basis of the results of this research activity.
Lesson mode
The usual attention that students devote to international politics makes it possible to constantly solicit them to intervene in the classroom, even in the form of debates and discussions. In this way the ability to apply the acquired knowledge is facilitated. The lectures may then go with other didactic experiences (open debates, seminars, meetings with authors on recently published books, group and individual research activities) useful to bring the theoretical knowledge acquired so far into the concrete geopolitical situation.
MATTEO MARCONI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
After an introduction devoted to the disciplinary framework and the relationship between Geopolitics and related disciplines, the course develops by addressing all the main theorists and currents in the history of geopolitical thought, as well as a number of other influential thinkers who have made significant contributions of ideas and insights to the evolution of this intellectual tradition: Mackinder, Bowman, Spykman, Air Age, Aron, Fukuyama, Brzezinski, Kissinger, neo-con, Khanna, P. Kennedy, Ipcc, Mahan, Ritter, Ratzel, Haushofer, Schmitt, Bouthoul, Huning, Gramsci, Wallerstein, Lacoste, critical geopolitics, Agamben, jihadism, Vidal de la Blache, Hintze, Jabotinsky, Massi, Semënov-Tjan-Shanskij, Gumilëv, 'Aflaq, al-Qaradawi, al-Sadr, Huntington, Gujral.
Prerequisites
Possession of adequate knowledge of the basic notions of geography and sufficient familiarity with the use of the geographical atlas is considered. Passing the "Theories and history of Geopolitics" exam will certify the possession of the skills needed to tackle the "Methodology for geopolitical analysis" course scheduled for the second year of the master's degree in "International Relations" (LM-52).
Books
Boria E. - Marconi M. (a cura di), Geopolitica, dal pensiero all'azione. Spazio e politica in età contemporanea, Roma, Argos, 2022. The presentation of an oral thesis gives the right to a program reduction with the exclusion of the entire third part of the book (pp.476-679). This opportunity, optional and to be agreed in advance with the course holder, requires regular discussion with the teacher and therefore those who attend in person can make use of it.
Frequency
Attending the lessons is not compulsory and the teachers do not make any difference between attending and non-attending students. However, from what has been said it is clear that attending is a very useful aid to the best direct acquisition of the theories and history of Geopolitics.
Exam mode
The testing of skills and abilities will take the form of an oral discussion. This final examination lasts approximately 30 minutes and consists of questions relating to the theorists and currents of geopolitical thought addressed in the programme. Those who wish to avail themselves of the reduction of the programme by submitting an oral presentation are also entitled to be assessed on the basis of the results of this research activity.
Lesson mode
The usual attention that Political Science students devote to international politics makes it possible to constantly solicit them to intervene in the classroom, even in the form of debates and discussions. In this way the ability to apply the acquired knowledge is facilitated. The lectures may then go with other didactic experiences (open debates, seminars, meetings with authors on recently published books, group and individual research activities) useful to bring the theoretical knowledge acquired so far into the concrete geopolitical situation. Attending the lessons is not compulsory and the teacher does not make any difference between attending and non-attending students. However, from what has been said it is clear that attending is a very useful aid to the best direct acquisition of the theories and history of Geopolitics.
MATTEO MARCONI Lecturers' profile

Program - Frequency - Exams

Course program
After an introduction devoted to the disciplinary framework and the relationship between Geopolitics and related disciplines, the course develops by addressing all the main theorists and currents in the history of geopolitical thought, as well as a number of other influential thinkers who have made significant contributions of ideas and insights to the evolution of this intellectual tradition: Mackinder, Bowman, Spykman, Air Age, Aron, Fukuyama, Brzezinski, Kissinger, neo-con, Khanna, P. Kennedy, Ipcc, Mahan, Ritter, Ratzel, Haushofer, Schmitt, Bouthoul, Huning, Gramsci, Wallerstein, Lacoste, critical geopolitics, Agamben, jihadism, Vidal de la Blache, Hintze, Jabotinsky, Massi, Semënov-Tjan-Shanskij, Gumilëv, 'Aflaq, al-Qaradawi, al-Sadr, Huntington, Gujral.
Prerequisites
Possession of adequate knowledge of the basic notions of geography and sufficient familiarity with the use of the geographical atlas is considered. Passing the "Theories and history of Geopolitics" exam will certify the possession of the skills needed to tackle the "Methodology for geopolitical analysis" course scheduled for the second year of the master's degree in "International Relations" (LM-52).
Books
Boria E. - Marconi M. (a cura di), Geopolitica, dal pensiero all'azione. Spazio e politica in età contemporanea, Roma, Argos, 2022. The presentation of an oral thesis gives the right to a program reduction with the exclusion of the entire third part of the book (pp.476-679). This opportunity, optional and to be agreed in advance with the course holder, requires regular discussion with the teacher and therefore those who attend in person can make use of it.
Frequency
Attending the lessons is not compulsory and the teachers do not make any difference between attending and non-attending students. However, from what has been said it is clear that attending is a very useful aid to the best direct acquisition of the theories and history of Geopolitics.
Exam mode
The testing of skills and abilities will take the form of an oral discussion. This final examination lasts approximately 30 minutes and consists of questions relating to the theorists and currents of geopolitical thought addressed in the programme. Those who wish to avail themselves of the reduction of the programme by submitting an oral presentation are also entitled to be assessed on the basis of the results of this research activity.
Lesson mode
The usual attention that Political Science students devote to international politics makes it possible to constantly solicit them to intervene in the classroom, even in the form of debates and discussions. In this way the ability to apply the acquired knowledge is facilitated. The lectures may then go with other didactic experiences (open debates, seminars, meetings with authors on recently published books, group and individual research activities) useful to bring the theoretical knowledge acquired so far into the concrete geopolitical situation. Attending the lessons is not compulsory and the teacher does not make any difference between attending and non-attending students. However, from what has been said it is clear that attending is a very useful aid to the best direct acquisition of the theories and history of Geopolitics.
  • Lesson code10606599
  • Academic year2024/2025
  • CourseTerritory's management and enhancement
  • CurriculumTeorico-didattico
  • Year1st year
  • Semester2nd semester
  • SSDM-GGR/02
  • CFU6
  • Subject areaDiscipline geografiche, geologiche e dell'ambiente