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Regional Concepts

Code: 213341
ECTS: 6.0
Lecturers in charge: prof. dr. sc. Borna Fürst Bjeliš
Lecturers: prof. dr. sc. Borna Fürst Bjeliš - Seminar
Take exam: Studomat
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1. komponenta

Lecture typeTotal
Lectures 30
Seminar 30
* Load is given in academic hour (1 academic hour = 45 minutes)
Description:
1. Introduction. The concept of region as a central concept in geography.
2. Roots and development of the idea of regionalization.
3. Regional approach.
4. Definitions and types of regions; Homogeneous and nodal regions.
5. Physiognomic regions and cultural landscapes
6. Regionalization - basic concepts
7. Concepts of geographic regionalization in Croatia.
8. Procedure and methods (selection, examples).
9. Regional science
10. The region as an experience and a personalized space
11. Vernacular (perceptual), historical, traditional regions.
12. Regional consciousness and identity in the context of different territorial identities
13. Regional identity and the identity of the region
14. Commodification and branding of the region
15. Regionalism. Current examples of incidence in Europe.
Literature:
  1. PDF prezentacije predavanja postavljene na mrežnim stranicama kolegija https://regije.wordpress.com/
  2. Jones, M & Paasi, A. (eds.) 2015: Regional Worlds, Regional Studies Association & Routledge. (odabrana poglavlja)
  3. Rogić, V., 1983:Nacrt uvjetno-homogene regionalizacije SR Hrvatske, Geografski glasnik 45, 75-89.
  4. Rogić, V., 1984:Jednostavnost i fleksibilnost koncepta nodalno-funkcionalne diferencijacije SR Hrvatske, Geografski glasnik 46, 75-80
  5. Odabrana poglavlja i znanstveni članci iz izbora literature objavljene (s poveznicama na tekstove) na mrežnoj stranici kolegija.
5. semester
Mandatory course - Regular study - Geography
Consultations schedule:
  • prof. dr. sc. Borna Fürst Bjeliš:

    CONTACT HOURS 

    LECTURES IN WS 2025-26

    Environmental history: Wednesday 11:30- 15:00, GEOG 4

    Regional concepts: Friday 12:00 - 15:30, GEOG 1

    OFFICE HOURS : after every lecture /  via ZOOM appointments or e-mail

    The courses are not available for students in mobility programmes in this semester 2025-26

     

    DOCTORAL PROGRAMME:

    The course WORK IN SCIENCE: Friday 16:00-20:00  (GEOG 1) following the previous announcement at Doctoral study programme web page.  OFFICE HOURS : via e-mail or ZOOM appointments.

    Location: 228
  • prof. dr. sc. Borna Fürst Bjeliš:

    CONTACT HOURS 

    LECTURES IN WS 2025-26

    Environmental history: Wednesday 11:30- 15:00, GEOG 4

    Regional concepts: Friday 12:00 - 15:30, GEOG 1

    OFFICE HOURS : after every lecture /  via ZOOM appointments or e-mail

    The courses are not available for students in mobility programmes in this semester 2025-26

     

    DOCTORAL PROGRAMME:

    The course WORK IN SCIENCE: Friday 16:00-20:00  (GEOG 1) following the previous announcement at Doctoral study programme web page.  OFFICE HOURS : via e-mail or ZOOM appointments.

    Location: 228