Checking date: 21/04/2023


Course: 2024/2025

Workshop on mapping and graphical representations
(17780)
Geopolitics and Strategic Studies (Plan: 387 - Estudio: 346)
EPC


Coordinating teacher: GARCIA ALVAREZ, ANTONIO JACOBO

Department assigned to the subject: Humanities: History, Geography and Art Department

Type: Compulsory
ECTS Credits: 3.0 ECTS

Course:
Semester:




Objectives
-To present information graphically, written and orally. -To read, understand, analyze and use graphic and cartographic representations of a geopolitical and strategic nature, especially maps, atlases and infographics. -To prepare maps and infographics with which to represent geopolitical phenomena.
Skills and learning outcomes
Description of contents: programme
The workshop¿s programme includes the following lessons or didactic units: 1. Introduction to geopolitical maps and graphical representations. 2. Introduction to Geographic Information Systems. 3. Workshop on Geographic Information Systems 4. Introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. 5. Workshop on Adobe Illustrator. 6. Creating a Digital Atlas: introduction to online maps.
Learning activities and methodology
The learning activities will consist of 7 theoretical and practical classes that will take place once a week during the First Term, with a 3-hour duration each. These classes will be complemented with 2-hour of personal tutoring a week during the course. During the classes, the students will learn how to use the different computer programs and will practice in the production of cartographies and other graphical representations. Finally, the students will carry out an individual term work. The methodology followed in the classes will be based on: - Class presentations with computer and audiovisual media support, in which the main concepts of the course are developed. Course bibliography is provided to complement the students' learning. - Critical reading of texts recommended by the teacher of the course, either for further discussion in class, or to expand and consolidate the knowledge of the subject. - Resolution of practical cases, problems, etc. ... raised by the teacher individually or in groups. - Presentations and discussions in class, under the teacher's moderation of topics related to the content of the subject, and practical case¿s exposition and discussion. - Preparation of papers and reports individually or in groups. Tutorials will be carried out through the procedures established by the university.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 75
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 25

Calendar of Continuous assessment


Basic Bibliography
  • BATTISTONI-LEMIÈRE, A. et al. . Cartes en Mains Méthodologie de la Cartographie, 2. Ed.. Ellipses. 2013
  • BLACK, J.. Maps and Politics. The University of Chicago Press . 2003
  • CRAMPTON,J.. Mapping: A Critical Introduction to Cartography and GIS. Wiley-Blackwell. 2010
  • MONMONIER, M. . How to lie with maps, 3rd ed. . The University of Chicago Press. 2018
  • McCANDLESS, D.. Information is beautiful. William Collins. 2012
  • REVERT, S.. Petite méthodologie de la cartographie. Ellipses. 2012
  • TUFTE, E., & GRAVES-MORRIS, P.. The visual display of quantitative information, 2n ed.. Graphic Press. 2006
  • WOOD, D.. Rethinking the Power of Maps. The Guilford Press. 2010
Recursos electrónicosElectronic Resources *
Additional Bibliography
  • BRYARS, T. . A History of the Twentieth Century in 100 Maps. . The University of Chicago Press books. 2014
  • FOUCHER, M.. Le bataille des cartes. François Bourin. 2011.. 2011
  • GIRARD, E. . Les cartes: enjeux politiques. Ellipses. 2012
  • LACOSTE, Y.. Geopolítica. La larga historia del presente. Síntesis. 2012
  • LIMA, M.. Visual Complexity. Princeton Architectural Press. 2011
  • McCANDLESS, D.. Knowledge is beautiful. William Collins. 2014
  • VICTOR, J.-C.. Les dessous des cartes. Itinéraires Géopolitiques. Tallandier. 2012
  • ViCENS VIVES, J. . Tratado General de Geopolítica. Vicens Vives. 1981
  • WOOD, D.. The Power of Maps. The Guilford Press. 1992
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The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.