Course Description
Geographical criteria that define the major cultural and functional world regions. Emphasis on regional methods of geographical study, with applications to current world events and situations.
Syllabus
Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:
Students successfully completing this course will be able to:
- apply basic theories and definitions of social science to defining world regions
- compare cultural and physical contexts and explain the contested nature of geographical definitions of world regions
- appraise the economic, political and cultural interrelationships between the world regions
- define geographical terms used to identify and differentiate regions
- use empirical information and data sources to describe social conditions and contexts of world regions
- describe some historical bases for contemporary economic, political, and cultural life
- explain some major contemporary global societal challenges, including environmental change, integration, migration, and globalization, and assess the geographical nature of these challenges
Course Grading Information:
| Activity/Performance Measure | Percentage/Points |
|---|---|
| Attendance | 20 points |
| Map Warm-up Quizzes | 18 points |
| Exams | 45 points |
| Google Earth Assignment | 17 points |
Grading Scale
| Percentage | Letter Grade |
|---|---|
| 93-100 | A |
| 90-92 | A- |
| 88-89 | B+ |
| 83-87 | B |
| 80-82 | B- |
| 78-79 | C+ |
| 73-77 | C |
| 70-72 | C- |
| 68-69 | D+ |
| 63-67 | D |
| 60-62 | D- |
| 0-59 | F |
Attendance/Participation:
Attendance will be taken randomly throughout the semester, usually through a very short end of class quiz over the day’s material.
Course Materials Purchased by the Students:
No course materials are required.
Scholarly Perspectives
This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.