GEOG 341
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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
Min
3
Fixed/Max
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).
