Geography 106: Geography of the Developed World
CRN: 10139 | MW 11:00 – 12:50 | ST 101 | Winter 2010
Instructor
Christina Friedle | christina.friedle@pcc.edu | SS 215
Office Hours
By Appointment
CRN: 10139 | MW 11:00 – 12:50 | ST 101 | Winter 2010
Instructor
Christina Friedle | christina.friedle@pcc.edu | SS 215
Office Hours
By Appointment
Course Description & Focus
Geography literally means, "a description of the Earth." The discipline of Geography focuses on the science of place and space; on how humans and the environment interact and influence each other. There are three main branches of Geography: Physical, Cultural, and Techniques / Visualization, along with many sub-disciplines including biogeography, medical geography, urban geography, place-based geography, economic geography, and historical geography, among others.
This course is the second in a three-part series that introduces the concepts and themes of regional human geography. Geography of the 'developed' world focuses on countries with developed industrial and service economies. The definition of 'developed' can be interpreted many different ways, which is one concept we will explore in the class. I will approach this class by exploring a series of themes and concepts, which each focus on an industrialized geographic region, such as North America, Europe, Russia, Australia, and parts of East Asia.
The geographic themes and concepts in this course will focus on economic development, globalization, international trade, population and migration, resource use, and urban landscapes. There will be a large emphasis on current issues and trends.
Geography literally means, "a description of the Earth." The discipline of Geography focuses on the science of place and space; on how humans and the environment interact and influence each other. There are three main branches of Geography: Physical, Cultural, and Techniques / Visualization, along with many sub-disciplines including biogeography, medical geography, urban geography, place-based geography, economic geography, and historical geography, among others.
This course is the second in a three-part series that introduces the concepts and themes of regional human geography. Geography of the 'developed' world focuses on countries with developed industrial and service economies. The definition of 'developed' can be interpreted many different ways, which is one concept we will explore in the class. I will approach this class by exploring a series of themes and concepts, which each focus on an industrialized geographic region, such as North America, Europe, Russia, Australia, and parts of East Asia.
The geographic themes and concepts in this course will focus on economic development, globalization, international trade, population and migration, resource use, and urban landscapes. There will be a large emphasis on current issues and trends.
Course Prerequisites
The required prerequisites for GEO 106 are: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
Required Text(s)
Jordan-Bychkov, et.al., The Human Mosaic, 11thed. (2010)
Course Website
All course materials, including lectures, the syllabus, and assignments will be posted on www.christinafriedle.com – you can access this at anytime.
Class Structure
Each class will consist of lecture and discussion, news review reports given by students each week (see assignments for more details), and in-class activities.
Class Participation & Discussions
The lecture portion of this course consists of active discussions of the readings, videos, and activities, therefore you should complete the readings before class and come prepared to be active participants in the discussion.
The required prerequisites for GEO 106 are: WR 115, RD 115 and MTH 20 or equivalent placement test scores.
Required Text(s)
Jordan-Bychkov, et.al., The Human Mosaic, 11thed. (2010)
Course Website
All course materials, including lectures, the syllabus, and assignments will be posted on www.christinafriedle.com – you can access this at anytime.
Class Structure
Each class will consist of lecture and discussion, news review reports given by students each week (see assignments for more details), and in-class activities.
Class Participation & Discussions
The lecture portion of this course consists of active discussions of the readings, videos, and activities, therefore you should complete the readings before class and come prepared to be active participants in the discussion.
Assignments
News Review Report: All students will select news event to present & discuss with the class (10 minutes) on a topic related to our weekly class topic or geographic region. This is an informal presentation, but I expect you to bring a thorough understanding of the topic you are discussing, and present your information in a clear and understandable way.
I will pass around a presentation sign-up sheet for each student to select a class period when they would like to present.
Reflection Paper/Assignments: There will a total of 3 Assignments, 2 of which include a reflection paper. The specifics for each assignment will be detailed on the individual assignment, as well as in class. Reflection Paper guidelines will be handed out and can be found on the course website (click here to download the Reflection paper Guidelines and Tips on how to write an Essay ).
In-Class Activities & Participation: This is a combination of activities and discussions that take place in class. In order to receive credit for these assignments, you must be present in class and actively participate in discussions and activities.
Quizzes & Exams
Quizzes: There will be 4 map quizzes in this course, each one will cover a specific geographic region. Map study guides will be provided and quizzes will be given at the end of each lesson topic.
Exams: This will be two exams - a midterm and final, which will assess the factual material from the text and any other resources we use in class.
Grading Criteria:
News Review Report: 25 pts
Reflection Papers/Assignments: 150 pts
Neighborhood Cultures Activity 25 pts
Quizzes: 80 pts
Exams: 100 pts
In-Class Participation / Discussion: 20 pts
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TOTAL 400 Pts
Grading Scale
Final grades will be based on the following scale: A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), and F (below 60).
News Review Report: 25 pts
Reflection Papers/Assignments: 150 pts
Neighborhood Cultures Activity 25 pts
Quizzes: 80 pts
Exams: 100 pts
In-Class Participation / Discussion: 20 pts
________
TOTAL 400 Pts
Grading Scale
Final grades will be based on the following scale: A (90-100), B (80-89), C (70-79), D (60-69), and F (below 60).
Late Work & Make-up Policy
Assignments must be completed on time in order to earn full credit. Late assignments will not be accepted unless previously arranged with the instructor.
Academic Dishonesty
Plagiarism is “the unauthorized use or close imitation of the language and thoughts of another author and the representation of them as one's own original work (Dictionary.com).” This is unacceptable. Cheating is also unacceptable. If you have any questions about the college’s academic policy, see pages 9-11 of the Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, online at http://www.pcc/edu/about/policy/student-rights/student-rights.pdf.
Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities wishing services and/or accommodations are required to register with the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD). Please contact the OSD office as soon as possible so that services can be arranged and provided in a timely manner. The OSD phone # is 503-614-7409, or go to the website for more information: http://www.pcc.edu/resources/disability.