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Introduction to the Physical Geography of Spain, Environmental Issues and Protected Natural Spaces
Advanced Spanish Language & Culture Program
Seville, Spain
Dates: 9/4/19 - 5/23/20
Introduction to the Physical Geography of Spain, Environmental Issues and Protected Natural Spaces
OVERVIEW
CEA CAPA Partner Institution: University of Seville
Location: Seville, Spain
Primary Subject Area: Geography
Instruction in: Spanish
Transcript Source: TBD
Course Details: Level 300
Recommended Semester Credits: 3
Contact Hours: 45
Prerequisites: Intended for students at the High Intermediate language level or above.
DESCRIPTION
I. THE TERRITORIAL IDENTITY OF ANDALUCÍA
1.1. Location and Situation of Andalucía's Geographical Space.
1.2. The Andalusian Territory's Generative Capacity: A Diverse and Differentiated Physical Environment.
1.3. Human Activity and the Historical Conflicts affecting the Allotting of Land Use.
1.4. Present-Day Andalucía as a Political-Administrative Region.
II. LARGE-SCALE UNITS OF LANDSCAPE
2.1. Highland Zones and Upland Coastal and Inland Areas.
2.2. Downlands and Dips.
2.3. Fertile Plains and the Coastline.
2.4. Urban and Urbanized Landscapes.
III. NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEMAND.
3.1. Climate and the Water Shelf.
3.2. Soil Types; Agricultural, Stock-Breeding, and Woodland Resources.
3.3. Mining, Energy, and Fishery Resources.
3.4. Andalucía's Environment: the Network of Protected Natural Spaces and Unprotected Natural Areas.
1.1. Location and Situation of Andalucía's Geographical Space.
1.2. The Andalusian Territory's Generative Capacity: A Diverse and Differentiated Physical Environment.
1.3. Human Activity and the Historical Conflicts affecting the Allotting of Land Use.
1.4. Present-Day Andalucía as a Political-Administrative Region.
II. LARGE-SCALE UNITS OF LANDSCAPE
2.1. Highland Zones and Upland Coastal and Inland Areas.
2.2. Downlands and Dips.
2.3. Fertile Plains and the Coastline.
2.4. Urban and Urbanized Landscapes.
III. NATURAL RESOURCES AND DEMAND.
3.1. Climate and the Water Shelf.
3.2. Soil Types; Agricultural, Stock-Breeding, and Woodland Resources.
3.3. Mining, Energy, and Fishery Resources.
3.4. Andalucía's Environment: the Network of Protected Natural Spaces and Unprotected Natural Areas.