Assistant Professor of Economic and political geography [M-GGR/02]
Email:tgraziano@unict.it
Phone: 095 7147552
Office Hours: Tuesday and Friday from 12:00 to 13:00
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CURRENT POSITION
2018-present: Assistant Professor in Economic and Political Geography, Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Catania (Italy).
PAST POSITIONS
2017-2018:Post-doc fellow in Economic and Political Geography, Department of Economics and Business, University of Catania (Italy). Research programme: “Territory, Tourism and new technologies: The Smart Tourist Destination”.
2016-2018:Fixed-term Lecturer in Digital Communication for Cultural Heritage, Department of Cultures and Society, University of Palermo (Italy).
2010-2012:Post-doc fellow in Economic and Political Geography, Department of Architecture, University of Catania (Italy). Research Programme: “Information, global networks and local identities in the geography of communication”.
EDUCATION AND AWARDS
2014-2021: Italian National Scientific Qualification (ASN) as Associate Professor in Geography (also obtained for the period 2018-2026).
2017: PhD in Territory and Landscape Sciences, University of Sassari (Italy). Final mark: Excellent.
2016: Winner of the Annual Award of the Italian Geographical Society for Young Geographers.
2009: PhD in Geography, University of Catania (Italy). Final mark: Excellent.
2005: Master’s degree in European Languages and Cultures, with a final dissertation in Geography. Final mark: Magna cum laude.
RESEARCH PROJECTS
2017-2018: Affiliated Researcher, Center for migration studies- “Mediterraneo Sicilia Europa” Foundation & University Network for East Mediterranean, located in Noto (Sicily, Italy).
2017-2019: Researcher, PRIN - Relevant National Interest Research Project on “Retail, consumption and the city”, funded by the Italian Ministry for University and Research.
2017-2019: Researcher, PRIN - Relevant National Interest Research Project on “Geographies and Governance of Migration in Italy”, funded by the Italian Ministry for University and Research.
2017-2020: Researcher for the Research programme on “Deindustrialization and Sustainable Development”, funded by the University of Catania.
2017-present: Member of the research group of the Italian Geographical Society working for at the Annual Report (2016: on migration flows from and to Italy; 2017: on the energy scenery in Italy).
2015-2018: Researcher, Research Programme on “The paradigm of Smart City for creative tourism in Unesco sites. The case of Mount Etna”, funded by the University of Catania.
2015: Researcher, Research Programme on “Smart City - urban renewal and tourist attractiveness in the digital city”, funded by the UE MED Programme – MEDISS project.
2014-2015: Researcher, research project on “SINERGREEN- RES NOVAE (Smart Intelligent GREEN Energy) – Smart Energy Master for the energy management of territory”, funded by Sicily Region.
2014: Researcher, National Observatory of Structural Policies for Agriculture within a project coordinated by the Italian Geographical Society and the Italian Institute for Agriculture and Food market.
2014: Researcher, research project on “Cities between crisis and resilience. New functional and relational challenges”, funded by the UE MED Programme – MEDISS project.
2013: Researcher, Research project on “Urban Landscapes in transformation: the relationship among city, consumption and tourism”, funded by the UE MED Programme – MEDISS project.
2013: Researcher, Research Project on “Ecological sustainability of new processes for high environmental risk areas”, funded by Sicily Region.
2012: Researcher, Research Project on “Renforcer les capacités d’innovation de la filière Senteurs Saveurs sur le pourtour de la Méditerranée”, funded by the UE MED Programme – MEDISS project.
2012-present: Affiliated Researcher of the International research group on “City, Urban Retail and Consumption”, University of Catania and Naples, University of Barcelona, University of Lisbon, University of San Paulo.
2011-2012: Researcher, International Research Programme on “E-diasporas Atlas”, Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme di Parigi, funded by the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (France), ParisTech, Migrinter, INA.
2010-present: Affiliated Researcher, several research groups of the Association of Italian Geographers (“Retail spaces and consumption”; “Media & Geography”; “Information and Innovation Geography”; “Geography of Migrations” etc.).
2009-present: Affiliated researcher, “ICT4D. Information and Communication Technologies for development” International Network,Department of Geography - Royal Holloway, University of London.
2005-2008:Researcher, Mediterranean Observatory of the University of Catania (Italy).
VISITING STAYS ABROAD and GRANTS
2019 (June-December): Visiting Academic (with grant), Universitat of Barcelona (Spain), within a programme for international mobility funded by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research & CRUI – Conference of Italian Universities Rectors.
2019 (March): Feltrinelli Foundation Grant (Milan)
2011: Invited Visiting Fellow, Tic & Migrations Research Group, Fondation Maison des Sciences de l’Homme, Paris (FMSH). Research programme: “Les Tic dans les diasporas tunisienne et italienne”.
2010: Invited Visiting Fellow,ICT4D-Information and communication technologies for development research group, Department of Geography, Royal Holloway, University of London, Egham, UK. Research programme:“ICTs, migration and development in the Maghreb”.
2008, June: Grant funded by the Province of Catania for the short-term visiting stay at the Maynooth University (Ireland) as a member of the working group on “Historic Houses of Sicily and Ireland”.
2006, September: Grant funded by the Oriental University of Naples for the summer school on “Cultural Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean”.
2006, December: Grant funded by the Province of Catania for a fieldwork in Tunis as a member of the Mediterranean Observatory of the University of Catania.
2005, May-July: Internship funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the Italian Permanent Delegation of the North-Atlantic Council in Brussels.
2004, January-July: Fellowship funded by the UE Erasmus Project to carry out fieldwork and archive researches at the Université Paris VII – Denis Diderot of Paris.
OTHER RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
2018-present: Member of the Steering Committee of the IGU-YECG (International Geographical Union - Young & Early Career Geographers) Task Force.
2017-present: Member of the Editorial and Scientific Board of the series “Geographical narratives of the Territory” of “Aracne”, publisher in Rome.
2009-present: Referee for the following Italian and international journals: The Cultural Capital. Studies on the Value of Cultural Heritage; European Urban and Regional studies; Cities,Almatourism - Journal of Tourism, Culture and Territorial Development;The Geographical review; Geotema; Rivista Geografica Italiana; Territorio, Cities, Sustainability.
2012-present: Chair of national and international sessions of congresses (organized by the Society of Geographical studies, the Association of Italian Geographers and the Italian Society of Geography; the European Association of Geographers; the University of Catania).
2005-present: Invited Lecturer for seminars at the University of Catania, Messina, Bologna (Italy); Department of Geography, Royal Holloway University of London.
2009-present: Speaker at 52 congresses and seminars in universities and research institutes in Italy (Catania, Bergamo, Palermo, Macerata, Rome, Bologna, Turin, Milan, Florence, Pescara, Naples) and abroad (Amsterdam, Tours, Valletta,Paris, Istanbul, Lisbon, Manchester, Cork, Maynooth).
OTHER SKILLS:
2010-present: Enrolled at the National Register of Italian Journalists as a free-lance journalist.
Excellent knowledge of English and French; good knowledge of Spanish; elementary knowledge of catalan.
Excellent knowledge of tools and app for visualizing web link and creating graph maps (Navicrawler, Hyphe, Gephi, Netvizz)
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ACADEMIC YEAR 2019/2020
- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT
Bachelor's Degree in Land and landscape planning and protection - 1 Year
GEOGRAPHY OF THE TERRITORY
ACADEMIC YEAR 2018/2019
- DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT
Bachelor's Degree in Land and landscape planning and protection - 1 Year
Nature and evolution of territory
Urban Geography/Geography of territorial processes: gentrification, urban renewal and tourist practices; smart city/smart village; urban green and the right to the sustainable city; consumptionscapes and territorial structures; territorial effects of migratory flows; food geography, foodscapes, local food systems.
Geography of Information and Innovation: new technologies in virtual/real territorialization; smart tourist destination; e-planning & e-democracy; innovation ecosystems in urban and rural areas.
since 2010: enrolled at the National Register of journalists as a freelance
Alcune delle lezioni qui pubblicate sono state realizzate all’interno del progetto SEA “English takes off from MXP-2”
Bump, set, spike…let’s play volleyball!
A very enjoyable CLIL unit about rules and fundamentals of volleyball. It is suitable for 3rd graders (lower middle school). This learning unit gives great opportunity to both enjoy the game and use the language encouraging discussions about the use of possible strategies. It also enables learners to express their emotions and feelings suggesting possible conflict resolution techniques.
Autore: Elena Silvia Fiamenghi
Materia: Scienze motorie e sportive
Classe: Terza
Scuola: Istituto Comprensivo 'Galileo Galilei' - Tradate (VA)
Eine kleine Nachtmusik and Die Zauberflöte
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik and Die Zauberflöte is a Clil project which enables pupils to explore Mozart’s world and music. It’s a sort of Journey to the Past accompanied by an insight into the composer’s melodies and experiences. The pupils can enhance their understanding and knowledge by comparing past and present while digging deeper into Mozart’s life. A special focus on dancing and singing involves the students into this magic atmosphere where the communication is carried out in English.
Autore: Prof. ssa Angela Buompastore
Materia: Musica
Classe: Seconda
Scuola: Istituto Comprensivo 'Ungaretti' - Sesto Calende (VA)
Climate and climate change on Earth
From the elements which determine climate and biomes on Earth, the Unit develops the topic of global warming, with its causes and consequences. Students use instruments of Geography like maps, charts and photos to find information and think about human responsability on the future of our planet.
Autori: Prof. sse Laura Pastorelli, Laura Ravaioli
Materia: Geografia
Classe: Terza
Scuola: Istituto Comprensivo 'Manzoni' - Samarate (VA)
Earthquakes and Volcanoes
The module is about earthquakes and volcanoes, focusing on the vocabulary needed to describe them. The processes and theories are presented through videos and images and the Ss are asked a feedback on them.
They are also asked to perform some actions (what to do during an earthquake, making a volcano erupt), to produce an output about volcanoes (a presentation on volcanoes around the world) and to transfer their knowledge into a lesson for primary school students. The class activities are based on the communicative approach through guided questions and discussions.
Autori: Prof.sse Anna Valli, Marika Cuppari
Materia: Scienze
Classe: Terza
Scuola: Istituto Comprensivo 'Carminati' - Lonate Pozzolo (VA)
The Usa and New York
Autori: Proff.Roberto Poretti, Antonella Gerardi
Materia: Geografia
Classe: Terza
Scuola: Istituto Comprensivo 'Benedetto Croce' - Ferno (VA)
Across some capitals and cities of Eastern Europe
After a short general overview concerning the main physical systems, the module presents three important capitals of Eastern Europe focusing on some physical and cultural aspects, such as landscapes, history, art, food and tourism. The class activities have been led through games and interactive participation, based on scaffolding strategies. The didactical work is illustrated in a PPT presentation.
Autore: Prof.ssaViviana Balzarini
Materia: Geografia
Classe: Seconda
Scuola: Istituto Comprensivo 'Toscanini' - Casorate Sempione (VA)
Italian Renaissance artists, themes and painting techniques
Il Modulo CLIL di Arte e Immagine è diviso in due parti e ha l’obiettivo di illustrare il tema del ritratto e
dell’autoritratto attraversando la storia dell’arte dal Rinascimento fino alla Pop Art.
Oggetto di analisi sono state diverse opere a partire da Leonardo da Vinci a Andy Warhol, è stato poi trattato il tema del Corpo umano attraverso l’opera di Michelangelo Buonarroti e in particolare “Il Giudizio Universale” dipinto per la Cappella Sistina Roma - Vaticano.
Materia: Arte e Immagine
Classe: Seconda
The Tools of History
Il Modulo presenta gli strumenti chiave per affrontare uno studio della storia più consapevole e meno nozionistico. Gli studenti svolgeranno attività pratiche volte a conoscere il vero senso dello scorrere del tempo e della dimensione di globalità che coinvolge la storia dell’Umanità. Infine lavoreranno su un testo storico di comprensione riguardante la vita quotidiana dei Romani.
Materia: Storia
Classe: Prima
South Africa
Il Modulo presenta il Sud-Africa come Paese di grandi bellezze naturalistiche e profondità culturali, oltre che territorio di contrasti sociali. Ne evidenzia le caratteristiche politiche, economiche e sociali presentando le lotte e le personalità che hanno portato alla situazione attuale.
Materia: Geografia
Classe: Terza
Ecosystems
Terza Media Geography Group
La seguente unità CLIL introduce allo studio degli ecosistemi e delle relazioni tra gli elementi viventi e non che li costituiscono. L’obiettivo finale è la conoscenza dei principali biomi terrestri oltre all’ acquisizione della terminologia specifica.
Materia: Scienze
Classe: Seconda
Terza Media Geography Solutions
Terza Media Geography Definition
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