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Frederick
Community College GG 102 ONL– Cultural Geography FALL 2011
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Class begins: 8/22/11 |
Class ends: 12/10/11 |
Last Day to Withdraw:
11/2/11 |
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Instructor
Information: |
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Name: Corwin Parker |
Office: H-230 |
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E-mail: cparker@frederick.edu |
Phone
Number: (301) 624-2837 |
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Contact
Hours: email and by
appointment for in-person meeting |
Campus
Mail Box #: 105 |
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Course
Information: |
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Credits: 3 |
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On-campus
Meetings: None |
On-campus
Exams: 1 |
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Prerequisites: : EN 52 or ESL 99 |
Corequisites: |
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Course
Description: |
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Studies
man in his regional settings, with emphasis on the interrelationships of
physical and cultural phenomena. |
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Core
Learning Outcomes: |
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Upon
completion of this course students will demonstrate 1.
(Goal I) Demonstrate
college-level communication skills by ·
writing and speaking effective, organized, clear, and
grammatically correct English appropriate for a specific subject, purpose,
and audience (1) ·
understanding and interpreting texts on issues related
to geography, the environment, and/or human society and the ongoing
relationship among these factors (2) 2.
( Goal II)
Demonstrate critical thinking skills by ·
evaluating evidence by differentiating among facts,
opinions, and inferences (4) ·
generating and evaluating alternative solutions to
problems (5) ·
researching, analyzing, comparing, synthesizing, and
drawing inferences from readings and other research materials in order to
make valid judgments and rational decisions (6) 3.
(Goal III)
Display general knowledge and historical awareness by ·
demonstrating a general knowledge of history, culture,
society, and of relationships among various disciplines of study to explain
how cultural regions change over time (8) ·
displaying historical awareness and demonstrating an understanding
of contemporary issues within their historical and cultural context through
comparing and contrasting the distribution, growth rates, and characteristics
of human populations in terms of settlement patterns and the location of
natural and economic resources as well as analyzing the causes and impact of
human migration in both historical and contemporary terms (10) 4.
(Goal VII) Understand and be able to interpret social
and educational values by ·
identifying and evaluating moral issues and conflicts
with respect to this field of study (22) ·
displaying academic honesty and adhering to
professional standards in the field of geography (23) 5.
(Goal X) Value the emergence of a multicultural
society by ·
acknowledging a plurality of cultural
and pesonal values and by demonstrating respect for the right of others to express their viewpoints (30) ·
examining a global issue/event from
multiple perspectives (31) ·
recognizing the importance of language
in understanding cultural differences (32) |
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Instructional
Methods: |
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Group Discussion (in-class and online), videos,
lectures, quizzes, research paper, internet companion site, reading
assignments (in-class, current & relevant articles and homework textbook
reading) |
How is this course organized: |
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This is not a self-paced course! You are
required to check your announcements weekly and are responsible for
submitting assignments on time. You are also required to read online
instructions and guidelines thoroughly. |
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Text(s)
and Course Materials: |
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Jordan-Bychkov,
Terry G. and Mona Domosh. The Human Mosaic – A Thematic Introduction to
Cultural geography, 11th Ed. New York: W. H Freeman and
Company, 2009 |
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Pearce,
Margaret W. Exploring Human Geography with Maps. W. H Freeman and
Company, 2003 |
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Electronic
atlas (available online at Google Earth or other application) |
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Progress
Report: |
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Students may receive some form of written
assessment of their progress in the course no later than the sixth week of a
fifteen week semester or one-third of the instructional time for shorter
sessions. Grades are only guaranteed at two points in the semester, at the
Progress Report and at Final Grades. |
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Evaluation
Methods: |
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Tests / Papers / Projects / Participation
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Point Value
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Final Grade Scale |
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Exams
(3) Cultural
Geography Essay Tourism
Brochure Discussion
Boards, Worksheets, and Exercises Extra
Credit |
200
Points each
100
Points 100
Points 200
Points By
Discretion |
900 or greater = A 800 – 899 = B 700 – 799 = C 600 – 699 = D Below 600 = F |
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If
the graded performance for online assignments differs significantly from the
grade average for proctored assignments, the instructor reserves the right to
administer additional tests. |
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Student Services |
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A variety of services are available to
assist students in succeeding at FCC. Students can learn more about these
services by visiting the Student Services web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/index.aspx. Students with disabilities who are in need
of accommodations or who have questions related to disabilities services
should contact the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office at
301-846-2408. Students can learn more about these services by visiting the
Services for Students with Disabilities web page: http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/disability.aspx. |
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Participation
Policy: |
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(1) Class participation is an integral part of successfully
completing this course. Read the chapters and complete other required
readings so you may participate intelligently in the discussion boards. This
syllabus is not a contract and the only guaranteed information you will
receive is in class. Accordingly, you will submit assignments on your own
volition and keep track of your own grades. (2) Students must log on and submit forum postings in the
Discussion Board by all given deadlines
to receive participation grade; THERE ARE NO MAKE-UPS! (3) In case of serious illness, emergency, religious
holidays, or participation in official college functions, students remain
responsible for completing the requirements of the course. No late
assignments (or incomplete assignments) will be accepted for partial credit
or otherwise for any reason. NO EXCEPTIONS! (4) If online components cannot be met due to serious
illness, emergency, religious holidays, or participation in official college
functions, THERE ARE NO MAKE-UPS of assignments missed but student may be
eligible to participate in extra credit given to the entire class to make up
for those missed points. There is no guarantee that the amount of extra
credit given will be commensurate with the amount of credit missed by the
student. (5)
Students are responsible for being familiar with and
meeting all deadlines. Technical Difficulties with computers are not excuses
for late assignments. Late assignments will not be accepted. Blackboard Support must be contacted within
24 hours (who will in turn contact me) of the due date and time of any
assignment for any technical issues.
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Email Policy: |
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With
the exception of MOL students, all FCC students will receive and are expected
to use their FCC email address for correspondence with faculty and staff at
the college. Students can establish and access their FCC email accounts at https://myfcc.frederick.edu.
Email is an instructional tool essential to student-instructor and
student-student communication. In the Blackboard environment by default, your
email address is available to all students in this course. However,
students are permitted to use email addresses of other students in this
course only for the purpose and the duration of this course. The instructor
can be expected to respond to regular student email inquiries (grades, posted
assignments, and tests excluded) within the time frame of 24 to 48 hours. Students
are expected to use proper decorum in communicating with faculty. Emails
which fail to meet this etiquette will not be responded to. |
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Academic
Integrity: |
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Work in this course is subject to the provisions of the
FCC Code of Academic Integrity. Plagiarism in any form will not be tolerated.
As a student, it is your job to practice academic honesty at ALL times. Make sure that all sources, particularly
Internet sources, get proper credit for quotations, paraphrases, and ideas. More
information about this and the Student Conduct Code are available at http://www.frederick.edu/student_services/studentpolicies.aspx |
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You must
send your Academic Integrity Pledge to the instructor. The form is available at http://courses.frederick.edu/_utilities/regform.htm |
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Week |
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Subject |
Activities |
Human Mosaic |
Exploring…with Maps |
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1 |
8/22 |
Class Introduction and general
Information. Syllabus, policies and
class resources. Topical Outline: Global awareness Cultural Geography Human Beginnings; the Origins of Culture
Geographic Tools |
Syllabus and topical outline. Blackboard Online Grading policy and methods Additional Textbook and Lab overviews: Five Themes Read & Understand Course Policies Maps Applied Define Vernacular Regions
Exercise Maps Lab – a look at why people
live where they do |
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Ch.1 |
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8/29 |
Folk and Popular Culture Cultural Regions and a Sense of Place Diffusion and Communication Cultural Ecology and Cultural Landscapes |
Parallel Worlds Folk and popular culture •
Video& Worksheet •Maps Lab-Appalachia and Sea Islands •Essay topic chosen |
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3 |
9/5 Labor
Day Assignments
Due 9/6 |
The Geography of Religion Spaces and Places of Faith Main World Religions Religious Diffusion Cultural Interaction Religious landscapes |
Paganism and nature-based religions. Other religions over the world Regional comparisons. •Maps Applied •Chestnut Article Questions Due •
Video & Worksheet •Maps Lab-A closer look at Middle East |
Ch. 7 |
Ch. 7 |
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4 |
9/12 |
The Geography of Languages
Dialects
Linguistic Diffusion
Socio-economic issues
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The dynamics and evolution of the English
language and other languages in the US; US English dialects; Language;
Linguistic regions; vernacular dialects •Word Game Exercise •Maps Applied Short Video on using Writing Center |
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5 |
9/19 |
Exam 1 Review Exam
1 – Chapters 1, 2, 7 & 4 |
Exam
1-Exam will be 1 hour. |
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6 |
9/26 |
Homelands and ghettos Ethnic regions |
Learn
the particulars of homelands and ghettos in cities. Progress
Report |
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7 |
10/3 |
Political Geography A Divided World |
State Morphology Political Behavior ESSAYS DUE 10/10 |
Ch.
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Ch.
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8 |
10/10 |
Geodemography: the peopling of the Earth Demographic regions and the population
explosion Human settlements and change |
Human populations vs. populations of other
species; Human fertility and population trends •Maps Applied •Maps Lab-“One Child” Policy • Video/Worksheet |
Ch. 3 |
Ch. 3 |
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10/17 |
Agricultural Geography
Food from the Good Earth Agricultural regions The origins of agriculture Food and the environment |
Food production as a major factor in human
history; agro-industry and bioengineering • Maps Applied •Maps Lab-Guns, Germs, & Steel •WHERE IS MY FOOD FROM?-HW |
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10 |
10/24 |
Exam 2 Review *
EXAM 2: Chapters 5, 6, 3 & 8 |
*Exam 2- Exam will be 1 hour done on campus in the testing
center |
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11 |
10/31 |
Industries: how we use our resources. Origins of the Industrial Revolution Industry and the environment |
Geography as a determinant of industrial
development; Major shift in global industries continued • Maps Lab-Industrial Revolution Around the World “U.S Automakers
Bailout” Exercise Last
Day to Withdraw 11/2 |
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12 |
11/7 |
Urbanization: the city in time and space The evolution of urbanism The ecology of urbanism |
The city as a cultural center; our cities,
our legacy; suburbia and the megalopolis. •Maps Applied •Maps Lab-Cities Through Time |
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13 |
11/14 |
Inside the city: cultural mosaic
Urban culture regions Suburbanization and decentralization Urban
ecology Cultural interaction and urban models |
Mapping urban populations; maps and urban
planning; Analyzing your community with maps and census data •
“The End of Suburbia” Video/Worksheet |
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14 |
11/21 |
One world or many? The cultural geography
of the future; Cultural ecology Uniqueness in culture vs. globalization Cultural Geography: a review of the Five Themes
Culture and global awareness |
Trends towards globalization; technology
and global culture Developing multi-cultural and global awareness;
Cultural geography and our future • BROCHURES DUE
11/21 |
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15 |
11/28 |
Final Exam Review FINAL
EXAM: Chps. 9-12 |
Exam 3- Exam will be 1 hour. |
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12/5 |
Evaluation
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Inclement
Weather Make-Up |
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Criteria For Grading
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Grading for all
subjective assignments, including debates, will be done on the basis of the SMART system: S = Spelling, Grammar,
Punctuation (20% of assignment) M = Make-up or
“structure” (20% of assignment) A = Authenticity (20% of
assignment) R = References (20% of
assignment) T = Topic (20% of
assignment) |