Educational guide 2023_24
Facultade de Historia
Grado en Geografía e Historia
 Training and Learning Results


Choose A Code Training and Learning Results
  A1 Students will have shown they have sufficient knowledge and understanding of an area of study, starting after completion of general secondary education, and normally reaching a level of proficiency that, being mostly based on advanced textbooks, will also include familiarity with some cutting-edge developments within the relevant field of study.
  A2 Students will be able to apply their knowledge and skills in their professional practice or vocation and they will show they have the required expertise through the construction and discussion of arguments and the resolution of problems within the relevant area of study.
  A3 Students will be able to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their field of study) that will allow them to have a reflection-based considered opinion on important issues of social, scientific and ethical nature.
  A4 Students will be able to present information, ideas, problems and solutions both to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
  A5 Students will acquire the learning skills that are required to pursue further studies with a high degree of independence.
Choose B Code Knowledge
  B1 To know the territory (environment, society, culture) from a diachronic and a synchronic perspective.
  B2 To understand the processes developing in different spatial-temporal scales and in different socio-cultural contexts.
  B3 To acquire the skills that are necessary to register, analyze and interpret relevant geographical and historical data.
  B4 To develop the skills linked to the production, communication and management of the knowledge and skills acquired, as well as to the results of their critical thinking.
  B5 To assess the needs and problems of society and the practical contributions that can be made from the geographical-historical fields, bearing in mind the need for social equality, equality between the sexes, disabilities and education for peace.
  B6 Future application in an academic and/or professional context, and establishing the foundations for future postgraduate, specialized and/or multidisciplinary studies.
Choose C Code Skill
  C1 To know the key concepts and developments of the field of Physical Geography.
  C2 To know the key concepts and developments of the field of Human Geography.
  C3 To know the key concepts and developments of geographical spaces (physical, human and economic aspects) in their social and territorial dynamics.
  C4 Critical awareness of the relationship between geographical, physical and human phenomena on different territorial scales.
  C5 Integration of the spatial and temporal dimensions in the explanation of territorial processes.
  C6 Knowledge and application of the fundamental research methods and techniques in geography.
  C7 Correct use of geographical information as an instrument of interpretation of territorial systems.
  C8 Development and application of methods of field work.
  C9 Ability to analyze and interpret landscapes.
  C10 Ability to draw links, synthesize and represent geographical information in graphic and cartographic systems.
  C11 Knowledge and acquisition of skills in the field of urban and country planning.
  C12 Critical awareness of the relationship between current events and processes and those from the past.
  C13 Awareness of and respect for points of view arising in different cultural/national backgrounds.
  C14 Knowledge of the general diachronic structure of the past.
  C15 Knowledge of antient languages.
  C16 In-depth knowledge of one or more specific periods of the past history of humanity.
  C17 Ability to read historiographic texts and original documents, as well as to transcribe, summarize and catalogue information appropriately.
  C18 Knowledge of and ability to use the instruments of compilation of information like bibliographic catalogues, archive inventories and electronic references.
  C19 Knowledge of the history of one’s own nation.
  C20 Knowledge of European history in a comparative perspective.
  C21 Knowledge of the history of European integration.
  C22 Knowledge of universal history.
  C23 Ability to identify and use appropriately sources of information for historical research.
  C24 Critical awareness of the spatial-temporal coordinates of the History of Art.
  C25 General diachronic approach to Universal Art History.
  C26 Regional diachronic, comprehensive approach to territorial artistic phenomena.
  C27 Specific, optional knowledge of the History of Art.
  C28 Knowledge of the different methodologies and approaches to the History of Art.
  C29 Systematic, comprehensive knowledge of the art phenomenon: different languages and techniques of artistic production throughout History.
  C30 Knowledge of the main literary and documentary sources of the History of Art.
  C31 Basic knowledge of iconography as the key for the interpretation of images.
  C32 Practical knowledge of the essential processes of the scientific method in the History of Art.
  C33 Knowledge of documentation, composition of materials and construction techniques of artistic chattel and real estate.
  C34 Instrumental knowledge applied to the History of Art.
Choose D Code Competences
  D1 Analysis and synthesis skills.
  D2 Knowledge-application skills.
  D3 Organization and planning skills.
  D4 Oral and written communication skills in one’s own language.
  D5 Knowledge and information-management skills.
  D6 Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  D7 Critical-thinking skills.
  D8 Ethical commitment and social responsibility.
  D9 Teamwork in different contexts.
  D10 Awareness of diversity and multiculturalism.
  D11 Independent-learning skills.
  D12 Ability to deal with unexpected events, creativity and leadership skills.
  D13 Entrepreneurship skills.
  D14 Striving for quality.
  D15 Awareness of environmental issues.
  D16 Knowledge of other cultures.
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