WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY

GEOG 110 (Honors) Spring 2000

Class meets TR(F) 0915-1015 EST 422

Instructor: David J. Keeling Office EST 431, Phone x 5986

Office Hours: TR(F) 0800-0900, 1530-1700, MW 0800-1000,

or by appointment. EMAIL: KEELING or david.keeling@wku.edu

** In this course, we conduct a systematic topical and regional survey of the world's seven major areas. Combining textbook readings, videos, slides, and discussions, students gain an appreciation of regional cultural diversity and an understanding of the dynamics of the emerging global economy. As part of the course structure, we will debate key issues and problems relevant to contemporary society in each of the world's regions.

This is an exciting and stimulating course that will broaden your knowledge and understanding of your individual role in the world and of relationships between different societies and countries. To view student opinions of this course from previous semesters, click on: Opinions.

** Required textbook available at the college bookstores: Lydia Pulshipher,World Regional Geography. (1999), W.H. Freeman, New York. Recommended Textbook for key global issues: Global Issues. Annual Editions 1999/00 available at the bookstores.

** Student Assessment: 2 midterm reviews (15% each), 2 Research Activities (35%), Final Review (25%), Attendance, Quizzes, and Participation (10%). Students must earn a "C" or better on all map quiz sections of the course. Grades are allocated as follows: A = 90-100%, B = 80-89.9%; C = 70-79.9%; D = 60-69.9%; F = <60%.

** This course is part of the Core program in Geography. GEOG 110 also satisfies the Category F World Cultures requirement for General Education credit and for Honors Program credit.

Basic Rules and Requirements

*** Students are strongly encouraged to use the research material generated in this course as part of their Senior Assessment Portfolio. Part of the University's Academic Improvement strategy requires that Seniors be assessed before graduation on the general principles gained from their major program of study. The Geography Department REQUIRES that you develop a portfolio containing your research papers, skill course outputs, and other material relevant to your program of study. See your major advisor for more information about Senior Assessment.

** Please make every effort to come to class on time. The class ends at 1015 am, so do not begin packing up materials until the appropriate time as it disturbs other students and is rude behavior. Those students who attend regularly generally get more from the course than students who miss class. Unexcused absences always affect the final grade negatively (for example, more than four unexcused will lower your grade by one letter and more than 8 unexcused absences will merit an "F" for the course). Attendance and participation policies for scheduled Fridays are no different from other scheduled meetings. All papers, assignments, and other materials must be completed ON TIME in order to pass the course.

** This course requires a commitment of 5 hours class time plus 10 hours of outside reading and research every two weeks.

** I have a zero tolerance for cheating of any kind. Any type of academically and ethically dishonest work (plaguarism, copying someone else's work, etc.) will result in an automatic "F" for the course and notification of the appropriate academic authority.

** NOTE: The Department of Geography & Geology strictly adheres to the course drop policy found in the Undergraduate and Graduate catalogs. It is the sole responsibility of individual students to meet the cited deadlines for dropping a course. In exceptional cases the deadline for schedule changes (dropping a course) may be waived. The successful waiver will require a written description of extenuating circumstances and relevant documentation. Poor academic performance, general malaise, or undocumented general stress factors are NOT considered legitimate extenuating circumstances. Since the granting of such waivers is rare, we urge you to follow the established guidelines.

Part I: Course Introduction and the Americas

Part II: Sub-Saharan Africa, Oceania, and East Asia

Week Ten - Spring Break 3/14/00 - 3/22/00

Part III: South and Southwest Asia, North Africa, and Europe

FINAL EXAM:Tuesday May 6, 2000: 1030-1230 Room EST 422

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To view the location study guides used in this course, just click on: MAPGUIDE
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