Geography 313
Summer Session I 2007
T/Th
Instructor: Ronald W. Luna
E-mail: ronaldl@umd.edu
Office: 2108 Lefrak Hall
Office Hours: Before or after class or by appointment
Library web site: http://www.lib.umd.edu/GOV/212.html
Course web site: http://www.geog.umd.edu/homepage/courses/323
Objective:
Geography 313 is regional geography course designed to acquaint you with the
physical and human geography of
GEOG313
is a CORE course in cultural diversity (CORE-D). It is part of your liberal arts and sciences
education. It is taught in an
interactive manner and you will be expected to participate fully. In this course you will be asked to think
beyond your own culture, whether you are from the
Kent, Kent B. 2006.
Juan Gonzalez.
2001. Harvest of Empire: A
History of Latinos in
Proposed course schedule (subject to change, check website regularly and listen for announcements in class):
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Activity/Assignment |
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June 5 |
Lecture 1: Introduction Lecture 1b: Physical Environment Video: Mexico City TD424.4.M49 M49 |
What natural hazard most impacts How do humans play a role? Assignment 1 due on June 7: How do natural hazards have impacted |
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June 7 |
Lecture 2: Legacy of
colonization Lecture 3: Video: Bolivar: El Libertador F2235.3.B453 |
Print, read, and bring to
class: http://www.emory.edu/COLLEGE/CULPEPER/BAKEWELL/thinksheets/thsh-bolivar.html Why is their past still
hunting Assignment 2 due on June 14: What is the legacy of
colonialism in |
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June 12 |
Lecture 4:
Economy/Globalization Video: Danger: Children at work JZ1318 .L5412 |
What is the current economy
of How has the economy of How has globalization affected |
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June 14 |
Lecture 5: Video: In Whose
Interest?
E744 .I6 |
In what ways has the Print, read, and bring to class Monroe Doctrine: http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/democrac/50.htm
(All) |
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June 19 |
Lecture 5: Schools of the Schools of the |
Assignment 3 due on June 21: Is the
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June 21 |
Lecture 6: Population Video: Mirrors of the
Heart F1408 .A64
1993 Lecture 6b: Population growth
and economic development Lecture 6c: Urbanization |
How has urbanization affected Where is your country in the demographic transition model? Is |
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June 26 |
Lecture 7: Migration Video: Continent of the Move
F1408 .A64 1993 |
Is migration good or bad? Assignment 4 due on July 5: Pick a country and
select a current event (ex. |
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June 28 |
Lecture 7b: Migration The
other Side
JZ1318 .C58 v.14 |
What are some of the
migration trends that |
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July 3 |
No Class!!!!!!!!!!! |
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July 5 |
Presentations |
Everyone will present a 10-15 minute presentation |
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July 10 |
Future of |
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July 12 |
Final Exam |
Final Exam on July 12: What is the future of |
Attendance policy: Attendance and participation are mandatory. If an
illness or an emergency causes you to miss class, you must contact your
instructor via e-mail immediately and provide valid notification such as
doctor's note. For each unexcused absence 10 points will be deducted from
your overall participation and attendance grade. You must shown on
time and contribute to the class in order to obtain the full participation
points.
Turning in assignments: As a rule, points will be deducted from assignments turned in late at a rate of 10 points per day. No assignment will be collected via e-mail. No assignment will be collected or graded after a week of the due date. If you need to turn an assignment early o late please turn in my mailbox located in 2181 Lefrak Hall and have the secretary stamped your assignment. General guidelines for written assignments will be outlined below, and expectations for each assignment will be clearly stated at the time the assignments are given and displayed in the course web site.
Academic integrity: Academic dishonesty is a serious offense that can
result in suspension or expulsion from the
Students with special needs: If you have a documented physical or learning disability, please contact me at the beginning of the semester so that accommodations can be made.
Evaluation:
100 points: Class attendance and
participation are mandatory. Unexcused absences will affect your grade, as will
neglecting to contribute to discussions, showing up late or leaving early.
25 points: Assignment 1
35 points: Assignment 2
50 points: Assignment 3
100 points: Assignment 4
25 points: Class presentation
100 points: Final Exam
Total: 435 points
Guidelines for written assignments:
You have several written assignments for this course (Research topic, article reviews, abstract, bibliography, and research paper). Specific expectations and materials for each assignment will be discussed in class. However, these are some general guidelines to follow:
Additional
Resources:
Videos:
Schools of the
Schools of the
Father
Roy: Inside the School of the School of the
Hidden
Scars HV8599.L38 B37 1994.
51 Min. (Testimony of torture and migration to the
The Yankees Years. F1439.5 .C75 Vol 1. 51
Min.
Castro’s Challenge. F1439.5 .C75 Vol. 2. 51 Min. (
Revolution in
Fire in the Mind. F1408 .A64
1993 Pt.
9 57 Min. (Peru
and El Salvador)
Latin America: Intervention in our Backyard. D727B47.1999 pt.10
The
In Whose Interest? E744 .I6
Geraldo Off-line. JZ1318 .L54 2000 v.2. 24 Min. (Brazil)
Bolivian Blues. JZ1318 .L54 2000 v.27. 24 Min. (
The other Side JZ1318 .C58
v.14 2001. 30 Min. (
Abandoned: The Betrayal of
De L’autre Cote. F787 .D4
2002. 99 Min. (Mexico)
Los
Trabajadores/The Workers. HD8081.H7 C68
2001. 48 Min. (
Continent
of the Move
F1408 .A64 1993
57 min. (
The
other Side
JZ1318 .C58 v.14 (
Banking on Disaster. SB418.3.B6 B36 1989. 79 Min. (Brazil)
Toxic Legacy.
RA1270.P4 T66 2001. 46 Min.
(Mexico)
Jungleburger. HD9433.C6 J86. 52 Min.
(Costa Rica)
Rain forest.
QH541.5.R27 R35. 59
Min. (Costa Rica)
Buenos Aires.
TD424.4.A74 B84 14 Min.
Sao Paulo.
TD424.4.B73 S36 14
Min.
Mexico City.
TD424.4.M49 M49 14 Min.
Lima.
TD424.4.P47 L56
14 Min.
Life and Debt.
HV6250.4.C48 L53 1992. 48 Min. (Brazil)
Mexico-U.S. Free Trade Agreement
Implications for the
The Money Lender.
The World Bank & International Monetary Fund: HG3881.5.W57 M65 1991. 88 Min.
Religion
Guadalupe: Mother of all
Fall of the Aztecs. F2229.C66 2001 Vol.
1. 60 Min.
The Conquest of the Incas. F2229.C66 2001 Vol. 2.
60 Min.
Search for
All the World is Human. F2229.C66 2001 Vol. 4.
60 Min.
The Conquest of
Indigenous Always: The Legend of la
Malinche and the Conquist of
End of a Culture.
F1411 .E64 1988. 13 Min.
The Civilization of
Bolivar: El
Libertador F2235.3.B453
30 Min.
Senoritas Extraviadas.
HV6535.M63 S46 2001. 77 Min. (