GEOG 0005. World Regional Geography
Units: 3
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Hours: 54 lecture
An introduction to the world's major geographic regions; their cultural practices, politics, economics, religions, history and environmental characteristics. Location and analysis of important geographic features including mountains, rivers, countries and major cities of Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, Europe and South America. (C-ID GEOG 125) (CSU, UC)
GEOG 0005 - World Regional Geography
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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A Hours: 54 lecture Description: An introduction to the world's major geographic regions; their cultural practices, politics, economics, religions, history and environmental characteristics. Location and analysis of important geographic features including mountains, rivers, countries and major cities of Asia, Australia, Africa, North America, Europe and South America. (C-ID GEOG 125) (CSU, UC) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Identify and describe all world regions as areas of geographic study using maps, and concepts of location. Describe cultural characteristics of the world regions using a matrix of universal aspects, such as language, religion, economic activity, etc. Within world regions, further locate regional geographic features, such as mountains and rivers, using maps. Course Content Outline I. Introduction to the Concept of Regional Study A. distribution B. maps C. scale II. Organization of world regional information into cultural and physical geographies A. Cultural Geographies i. populations ii. migrations iii. languages iv. religions v. ethnic groups vi. social customs vii. economics and industry viii. politics and current events ix. historic context B. Physical Geographies i. plate tectonics ii. bodies of water iii. landforms iv. climates v. vegetation vi. animals and plants III. Topical Examination of World Regions - For each of the world region units the following will be covered A. Introduction, location and maps B. Major geographic qualities of the region C. Cultural features D. Physical features E. History F. Sub-regions IV. Regions A. Sub-Saharan Africa B. Southwest Asia and North Africa C. South Asia D. East Asia E. Southeast Asia F. Oceania G. Europe H. North Asia I. North America J. Middle America K. South America Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Describe the geographic concept of a region and the related ideas of distribution, scale and map usage. 2. Organize regional information into a topical outline using physical and cultural features. 3. Locate cultural and physical features on maps. 4. Define the realm according to its states, culture (languages, religion, etc.), history & colonizing powers, physical & political geography (including mountain ranges & drainage basins) 5. Correlate the major world regions through an explanation of the physical and cultural characteristics of each region. 6. Establish awareness of human-environment relationships and the role of location in determining these relationships, through information from maps, images, exams, exercises and readings. 7. Discuss basic of a country, such as flag, foods, expressions, common words, and music Methods of Evaluation Essay Examinations Projects Reports Skill Demonstrations Other Reading Assignments 1. Read the chapter on "Sub-Saharan Africa in World Regional Geography Concepts," and the Africa Section in the Goodes World Atlas. In class discussion, compare and contrast the information provided by the two sources. 2. Read maps by locating and labeling specific physical and cultural locations on a blank Sub-Saharan map and be prepared to discuss in class. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Name the places African slaves were taken to; explain the significance & outcome of the 1884 Berlin Conference; explain the former policy of Apartheid. 2. Locate the location & distribution of major ethnic/religious groups within the realm – Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist, Sikh; define a buffer state giving appropriate examples; briefly explain India’s & Pakistan’s dispute over the state of Jammu & Kashmir. 3. Name and describe the Asian Tigers. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Student Presentations: Each student prepares a 10-minute presentation on a region of their choice. They are assessed by: Flag (or other unique identifiers) Map showing the location of the place/region A few facts about that place/region/culture Examples of food eaten by people at that place Expressions or words in countries (place’s/culture’s) language (If they use a different writing system, please include that) Music (national song(s) or national anthem/cultural music) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.
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