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Click the IMAGE (<--)to access our TEXTBOOK for this semester. I STRONGLY suggest that you download it to your Chromebook so you never need an internet connection to read.
Click the IMAGE (<--)to access our TEXTBOOK for this semester. I STRONGLY suggest that you download it to your Chromebook so you never need an internet connection to read.
The Week at a Glance - Schedule and Due Dates
The Week at a Glance - Schedule and Due Dates
Weekend
Weekend
At HOME you should be working on... Finishing up your weekly assignment. Playing with the Map Quiz
At HOME you should be working on... Finishing up your weekly assignment. Playing with the Map Quiz
What is DUE - Weekly Assignments Due by 8:59 PM on Sunday
What is DUE - Weekly Assignments Due by 8:59 PM on Sunday
Monday
Monday
In CLASS you should be working on... Reading the textbook and finishing up your guided notes.
In CLASS you should be working on... Reading the textbook and finishing up your guided notes.
At HOME you should be working on... Mapping the News and your Map Quizzes
At HOME you should be working on... Mapping the News and your Map Quizzes
What is DUE - Individual Guided Notes (not graded) - Mapping the News
What is DUE - Individual Guided Notes (not graded) - Mapping the News
Wednesday
Wednesday
In CLASS I will often lecture and you will participate in a graded discussion on the Chapter.
In CLASS I will often lecture and you will participate in a graded discussion on the Chapter.
At HOME you should be working on... Thinking about your Midterm Movie Analysis Project
At HOME you should be working on... Thinking about your Midterm Movie Analysis Project
What is DUE - In-class chapter discussion.
What is DUE - In-class chapter discussion.
Friday
Friday
In CLASS you will work on your Weekly Assignment.
In CLASS you will work on your Weekly Assignment.
At HOME you should be working on... Finishing up your Individual Weekly Assignment
At HOME you should be working on... Finishing up your Individual Weekly Assignment
What is DUE - Nothing - Weekly Map Quizzes
What is DUE - Nothing - Weekly Map Quizzes
Assignments by Region:
Assignments by Region:
From Maria Lane, one of my graduate advisors at UNM
From Maria Lane, one of my graduate advisors at UNM
Geography 1120 - World Regional Geography - Mr. Jordy Hicks
Geography 1120 - World Regional Geography - Mr. Jordy Hicks
“In the last decade, American geographic illiteracy has become a matter of national concern. The average American has a hard time finding other countries on a world map and knows very little about other cultures, economies, environments, and religions. As the United States becomes ever more involved in international conflicts, initiatives, and alliances, however, it has become clear that this weakness must be addressed.
“In the last decade, American geographic illiteracy has become a matter of national concern. The average American has a hard time finding other countries on a world map and knows very little about other cultures, economies, environments, and religions. As the United States becomes ever more involved in international conflicts, initiatives, and alliances, however, it has become clear that this weakness must be addressed.
“The challenge of understanding the cultural, historical, and environmental geography of the entire world is a pretty tall order. In this class, we will focus on an introduction to basic concepts. Students will learn where things are in the world, what different landscapes and cultures are like, and how spatial relationships define cultural patterns around the globe. As we move quickly through the world’s many regions, we will barely skim the surface of many complex issues and places about which you will undoubtedly want to know more.
“The challenge of understanding the cultural, historical, and environmental geography of the entire world is a pretty tall order. In this class, we will focus on an introduction to basic concepts. Students will learn where things are in the world, what different landscapes and cultures are like, and how spatial relationships define cultural patterns around the globe. As we move quickly through the world’s many regions, we will barely skim the surface of many complex issues and places about which you will undoubtedly want to know more.
“I hope that this introductory class will therefore lay the groundwork for a lifelong process of learning about other regions. World geography is changing all the time, and the facts and figures presented this semester may well be outdated in just a few years. In this course, I will challenge you to “think like a geographer” so that you can continue to apply basic geographic concepts to changing world environments and events long after the semester is over.”
“I hope that this introductory class will therefore lay the groundwork for a lifelong process of learning about other regions. World geography is changing all the time, and the facts and figures presented this semester may well be outdated in just a few years. In this course, I will challenge you to “think like a geographer” so that you can continue to apply basic geographic concepts to changing world environments and events long after the semester is over.”
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the basic concepts of geography, the major world regions, areal differences and similarities, the processes that shape geography natural and human, the use of maps, and the key topics of geographical interpretation (e.g., location, world importance, population, political status, resources, etc.).
2. Identify, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the regional groups of Europe, its historical background, its languages and religions, major features, the diversified economy, political structures, and impact on globalization.
3. Identify, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the regional groups of Russia and its satellite nations, its historical background, their languages and religions, major features, their diversified economies, political structures, current problems, and impact on globalization.
4. Identify, describe, illustrate or explain the regional nations of Middle East, their historical background, their languages and religions, the major features, the diversified economies and political structures, the current problems.
5. Identify, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the regional groups of Asia, their historical background its languages and religions, major features, the diversified economy and political structures, current problems, and impact on globalization.
6. Identify, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the regional groups of the Pacific World, their historical background its languages and religions, major features, the diversified economy and political structures, current problems, and impact on globalization.
7. Identify, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the regional groups of Africa, their historical background its languages and religions, major features, the diversified economy and political structures, current problems, and impact on globalization.
8. Identify, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the regional groups of Latin America, their historical background its languages and religions, major features, the diversified economy and political structures, current problems, and impact on globalization.
9. Identify, describe, illustrate, distinguish among or explain the regional groups of Anglo-America, their historical background its languages and religions, major features, the diversified economy and political structures, current problems, and impact on globalization.
10. Collect data to analyze or classify the region various historical developments and trends relating to globalization.
11. Apply critical thinking skills in predicting future developments and impacts in economics, cultural diversity, and political stability globally.
12. Recognize and discuss current political “hot-spots,” their causes, and potential results with regards to globalization.
13. Synthesize information the data into a comprehensive world-view.
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