Cultural Geography

GEOGRAPHY 4--CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY

Geography 4 is an introduction to human geography. Through the use of basic themes and concepts in geography, we will explore the imprint of different cultures on the human landscape. Topics include the dynamics of population growth, patterns of migration, the historical development and spread of religion and language, differing systems of agriculture, uneven economic development, and the legacy of colonialism. Special attention will be given to contemporary issues such as the globalization of culture and the economy, and resurgent nationalism within countries.

Geography 4 is accepted for credit as Social Science by the University of California and the California State University system; Geography 4 also satisfies IGETC Social and Behavioral Science course requirements.

PREREQUISITES

None.

ADVISORY

ENGL 88 or ESL 188 (or readiness for college-level English).


TEXTBOOK

James Rubenstein, Contemporary Human Geography, 4th edition.

You may also use the older 3rd edition of this textbook (Chapters 9 and 10 are in reverse order in the old edition). The 2nd edition of the textbook may also be used if available, as can copies of the author's other (hardback) textbook, The Cultural Landscape.

SYLLABUS

Click to view the Course Syllabus for Fall 2020:

Geography 4-001, MWF 9:10-11:00 a.m. (If the syllabus doesn't open, you can download it from my Resources page.)

EXAM STUDY QUESTIONS

Study Questions for the midterms and final exam are posted in Resources. In my remote Temporary Distance Education format courses, these types of questions are distributed in smaller, weekly segments.

STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of this course a student will be able to:

  1. Describe and explain major concepts and traditional approaches to the study of culture and cultural geography.

  2. Appraise the processes and consequences of the globalization of culture and economy in the contemporary world.

  3. Generalize the origins and distributions of basic cultural geographic phenomena.

Students may also access the Learning Outcomes for this course by viewing the Course Outline for Geography 4.

COURSE RESOURCES

Click here for additional resources such as the course syllabus, study questions, and useful Internet sites.