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GEOG 341

Political Geography

Geography College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Spatial analysis of global politics; focus on geopolitics, territory and conflict, nationalism, and the politics of resources.

When Taught

Fall and Winter

Grade Rule

Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)

Min

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

3

Fixed

0

Title

Geographic Literacy

Learning Outcome

Identify where all of the countries of the earth are located along with other important political entities, cities and capitals

Title

Global Awareness

Learning Outcome

Become an informed reader of a daily international newspaper

Title

Geographic and Political Linkages

Learning Outcome

Understand the linkages between geography (territory, location, resources etc) and political actions and processes.

Title

Nationalism

Learning Outcome

Define and assess the relative importance of forces of conflict and cooperation among peoples, societies and states as they influence the division and control of the Earth's surface

Title

Establish World Peace

Learning Outcome

Use written and oral communication to describe, evaluate and resolve territorial disputes between states and nations (people/minority groups).