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GEOG 271

Middle East

Geography College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Course Description

Physical and cultural geography of Southwest Asia and North Africa, emphasizing the cultural mosaic, geopolitics, environment, and resources of the region.

When Taught

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, important cities and regions of the Middle East are located along with significant physical features like mountains, rivers and seas.

Title

Geographic Linkages

Learning Outcome

Understand the linkages between geography (territory, location, climate, resources etc) and human activity

Title

Peaceful Partitioning

Learning Outcome

Apply geographic principles to better understand and perhaps modify the territorial divisions of the Middle East region.

Title

Conflict Resolution

Learning Outcome

Use written communication to describe, evaluate and resolve resource and territorial disputes between states and nations.

Title

Global Awareness

Learning Outcome

Develop a greater appreciation and understanding for the peoples and cultures of the region.