California State University, Chico College of Behavioral & Social Sciences Department of Geography & Planning Professor: Office location: GEOG 102: Introduction to Human Geography Section 02 & 03 Spring 2013 Dr. LaDona Knigge 533 Butte Hall Telephone: (530) 898-5881 E-mail: Office hours: Class days, time place: We will be using Blackboard Learn (BbL) Message system for course correspondence. In the event of emergency, contact via campus email: lknigge@csuchico.edu Please specify your class and section number (GEOG 102-02 or GEOG 102-03) in subject line of all campus emails. Mon 1:00 4:00 PM, Thur 10:00 11:00 PM or by appointment Section 02 - Tues/Thur 12:30 1:45 PM 503 Butte Hall Section 03 Tues/Thurs 2:00 3:15 PM OCNL 121 NOTE: This syllabus is subject to change. Effective Date January 28, 2013 Course Description and Goals This course serves as an introduction to thinking geographically or looking at the world around us from a critical spatial perspective and asking: Why do certain things happen in certain places? How do people adapt themselves to place, but at the same time make places? The objective of the course is to introduce the study of human geography and the interdependence of places and regions in a globalized world. In this course you will learn about why geography matters to your everyday life, to the future of humanity and to the wellbeing of the planet. You will be introduced to the tools of geographic thought and analysis, including to how to look at and interpret maps, view landscapes, appreciate cultural diversity and the meaning of place. The course also serves as an introduction to the discipline of geography. If you haven t decided upon a major, I suggest you consider geography. This course gives you a platform from which you can explore further issues of cities and urbanization, population, migration, economic development, international relations, globalization, and cultural geographies, as well as begin studying the many methods of geography including mapping and GIS, ethnography, and more. Come see me in my office hours if you have questions about geography as your major. Required Textbook Greiner, Alyson L. 2011. Visualizing Human Geography: At Home in a Diverse World. Publisher: Wiley in collaboration with The National Geographic Society. ISBN: 9781118658918 Visualizing Human Geography BRV WPC Set To hold down costs, loose leaf binders were ordered for sale at Chico State Wildcat Store on campus or you can purchase the book directly through Wiley at: http://www.wiley.com/wileycda/section/id-815472.html Please use this ISBN # when ordering so that you get a version packaged with WileyPlus. If you choose to order through Direct to Student (DTS) from Wiley the cost is $71.95 (14% discount). NOTE: The student companion site can be found at http://bcs.wiley.com/hebcs/books?action=index&itemid=0471724912&bcsid=6072 I recommend that you utilize this resource as well as WileyPlus. I will use the Wiley test bank and other materials for exams, quizzes and in-class activities. Syllabus Effective Date: January 28, 2013 Page 1
Course Usage of Blackboard Learn (BbL) Learning Management System (LMS) Copies of the course syllabus and major assignments may be found on Blackboard Learn (BbL). You are responsible for regularly checking the online resources, which is accessed through the Chico State Portal at http://portal.csuchico.edu. You should check our course website on BbL every few days and always on Monday mornings, for announcements. If you have any questions regarding accessing BbL, see me or contact the student help desk at helpstu@csuchico.edu or (800) 780-4837. http://www.csuchico.edu/stcp/about/gethelp.shtml Course Structure The course will be structured to include lectures, films, discussions, quizzes, writing, activities, and exams. The semester has been divided up into three units. Each unit will consist of three chapters followed by an exam. Exams will not be cumulative and will consist of multiple choice, matching, short answer and/or essay questions. I will show several videos in class to give us all a break from regular class and to see some pieces of the world. We will also have in-class or on-campus activities and/or quizzes. NOTE: Please let me know if you know you are going to miss class. You may email me via our course BbL site or by campus email lknigge@csuchico.edu. Please put course and section number (GEOG 102-02 or GEOG 102-03) in the subject line if you use my campus email. Note: I do not check BbL email as frequently as my campus email. Assignments Written Assignments and Exercises: Essay #1: Who Am I? Prepare a typed 250-word essay using complete sentences and proper grammar and spelling that answers the following questions: 1. Why did you enroll in this course? 2. What international experience do you have? 3. What national experience do you have? 4. What do you hope to learn from this course? 5. What regions most interest you? 6. Who you are? Essays are expected to be stand-alone essays that address all parts of the questions with complete sentences in well-formed paragraphs. You will submit this essay through BbL assignment portal. Please prepare your essay in MSWord or other world processing file, save a copy, then copy and paste your essay into the textbox in the Assignment Portal on BbL. Do not attach a file! (Points will be deducted if you attach a file). Essay #1: Who Am I? Due date: Sunday Feb 3 rd via Vista Portal 20 points Assignment #2: Google Maps Tour of Favorite Place Mapping Exercise: Create a tour map a favorite place that you would like to share with your classmates using Google Maps through your CSUC portal. For instructions to create your map, go to: Video: http://maps.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=62843 Requirements: One placemark designating the point of interest to you minimum (you may make more) Descriptive text in the placemark text box about the place (about 30-50 words total) Upload a photo Make map accessible to your professor and your classmates One to two paragraphs reflective writing about the mapping experience. Detailed instructions this assignment will be posted on BbL assignment portal. Favorite Place Mapping Exercise Due date: Friday March 29 th on BbL 40 points Assignment #3 Outside Activity For this assignment, you will attend an outside activity, lecture or event on campus that pertains to some aspect of human. You will then write a summary paper of the activity, event or lecture that you attended. In your paper, you will need to completely identify the event on a cover page with the title of the event, name of speaker or speakers, sponsor, location, time. The body of the paper should be at least one full page, but less than two pages in length (excluding title and heading), double-spaced typed paper (font 12, 1-inch margins all around). The paper should summarize the activity or lecture and include your reflection upon the event. You may want to reflect upon what you learned from the event, how it relates to our readings or the themes of this class such as globalization, sustainability, or culture geography. Or it may be related to one of our chapters such as Population and Migration, Environmental Challenges, or the chapters on Urbanism, Race, Ethnicity, Sexuality & Gender, Religion, or Agriculture. Suggested events, activities or speakers at the CSUC Syllabus Effective Date: January 28, 2013 Page 2
campus will be posted on BbL Discussion Board under Outside Activities thread. If you are aware of any events that may be of interest to classmates, please post them on BbL. Please attach a flyer, advertisement or announcement for the event with your paper. You will submit a hard copy this paper (cover sheet, 1-2 page paper and flyer or announcement) to be before the deadline of May 1 st Outside Activity (Hardcopy) Due Date: Thursday May 2 nd in-class 40 Points NOTE: The This Way To Sustainability VIII conference (March 7 & 8) will present numerous paper opportunities. NOTE: Requires advance registration no charge for students if registered by deadline. For information see: http://www.csuchico.edu/sustainablefuture/conference/ Quizzes, exercises, activities or video commentaries: We will have eight quizzes, exercises, activities or video commentaries during the semester, including the mental-map exercise on the first and last day of class. The purpose of these low-stakes activities is to allow interactive exercises to explore and engage with the material, to breakup lecture format, to encourage you to be prepared for class, encourage attendance, and to reward students who do attend class regularly. Information will be provided about these activities throughout the semester. Not all of these have been included on the schedule to promote preparation for class and attendance and reward those who attend regularly One Page Video Commentaries: Some videos will be shown during the semester. After viewing a video, you will prepare a one page film commentary. These are not graded but 10 points are assigned. The videos will either be show in class with the commentaries assigned the day of showing or you may be assigned to watch a video outside of the classroom. Information from videos may appear on your exams. Videos listed in schedule are subject to change. Exercises/activities: Several exercises or in-class activities will be assigned. They may involve preparing simple maps as well as collecting, analysis and/or mapping of data. Information will be provided about the exercises throughout the semester. Quizzes may be given over concepts or material covered. Generally notice of topic will be given in class. If students are not coming to class prepared, pop-quizzes may be given. Nine quizzes, exercises or activities will be given during the semester. If you take all nine, you can receive up to 10 points extra credit. 8 quizzes, exercises, activities or video commentaries 10 points each 80 points total Exams will be a combination of multiple-choice questions, matching, short answer and/or short essays. There are three exams during the semester. The final exam will not be cumulative. On exams, you will be responsible for knowing what is in the book and readings and in all lectures, films and class discussions for the calendar period covered on the exam. Online exams may be administered. You may use notes one page of handwritten notes (one side) for in-class exams. Exam #1: Thurs Feb 28 100 points Exam #2: Tues April 9 - Tentative online 100 points Exam #3: During Scheduled Final Time Period May 21/23 100 points Evaluation & Grading Policy Evaluation points are assigned as follows: 8 quizzes, exercises, activities or video commentaries (10 pts each) 80 Essay #1 Who am I? 20 Favorite Place Mapping Exercise 40 Attendance of Outside Activity Paper 40 Class participation, attendance 20 Exam #1 100 Exam #2 100 Exam #3 100 Total points 500 Syllabus Effective Date: January 28, 2013 Page 3
Grading on exams, assignments and on the course is based on the following scale: Percent Letter Grade Percent Letter Grade 95-100 A 74-76 C 90-94 A- 70-73 C- 87-89 B+ 67-69 D+ 84-86 B 64-66 D 80-83 B- 60-63 D- 77-79 C+ <60 F Professor s Responsibility It is the professor s responsibility to be organized, informative and enthusiastic about the course material. I will be available during office hours to answer questions about course materials, assignments or exams. As a guide to the learning process, the Professor will make every effort to accommodate different learning styles by using various methods of instruction including traditional lecture, class discussion, hands-on activities, field work, and film and video when available. Classroom Protocol It is the Professor s responsibility to ensure that classroom decorum is maintained. We will discuss classroom conduct at the beginning of class and revisit the topic periodically throughout the semester. Please see me if you have issues with classmates behavior (side conversations, laptop, cell phone or other technology usage). Any behavior that disrupts the learning process will not be tolerated and may result in the student(s) being dropped from the class. The procedure for removal from the classroom is as follows: First offense - a verbal admonishment will be given to the disruptive student. Second offense - seating assignment will be given and may result in temporary removal from class and/or an office visit. Third offense - permanent removal from class. An F will be awarded for the class. The classroom should be a safe place where all ideas, as long as they do not include bigotry, intolerance or hatred, can be expressed freely and openly. Please listen to me and to other students, and frame your commentaries in the spirit of supportive and constructive criticism. Use non-sexist language when speaking and writing. Dropping and Adding You are responsible for understanding the policies and procedures about add/drops, academic renewal, etc. found http://www.csuchico.edu/catalog/. You should be aware of the new deadlines and penalties for adding and dropping classes. University Policies and Campus Resources Academic integrity Students are expected to be familiar with the University s Academic Integrity Policy. Your own commitment to learning, as evidenced by your enrollment at California State University, Chico, and the University s Academic Integrity Policy requires you to be honest in all your academic course work. Faculty members are required to report all infractions to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs. The policy on academic integrity and other resources related to student conduct can be found at: http://www.csuchico.edu/sjd/integrity.shtml. Campus Policy in Compliance with the American Disabilities Act If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, or if you need to make special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please make an appointment with me as soon as possible, or see me during office hours. If you have a documented disability that may require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) for coordination of your academic accommodations. Students with disabilities requesting accommodations must register with the ARC Office to establish a record of their disability. Special accommodations for exams require ample notice to the testing office and must be submitted to the instructor well in advance of the exam date. The ARC phone number is 898-5959. ARC will help you understand your rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and provide you further assistance with requesting and arranging accommodations. The Accessibility Resource Center website is http://www.csuchico.edu/arc/index.shtml Syllabus Effective Date: January 28, 2013 Page 4
IT Support Services Computer labs for student use are located on the first and fourth floor of the Meriam Library, Room 116 and 450, Tehama Hall Room 131, and the Bell Memorial Union (BMU) basement. http://www.csuchico.edu/itss/labs/index.shtml. You can get help using your computer from IT Support Services; contact them through their website, http://www.csuchico.edu/itss. Additional labs may be available to students in your department or college. Student Services Student services are designed to assist students in the development of their full academic potential and to motivate them to become self-directed learners. Students can find support for services such as skills assessment, individual or group tutorials, subject advising, learning assistance, summer academic preparation and basic skills development. Student services information can be found at: http://www.csuchico.edu/current-students. Student Learning Center The mission of the Student Learning Center (SLC) is to provide services that will assist CSU, Chico students to become independent learners. The SLC prepares and supports students in their college course work by offering a variety of programs and resources to meet student needs. The SLC facilitates the academic transition and retention of students from high schools and community colleges by providing study strategy information, content subject tutoring, and supplemental instruction. The SLC is online at http://www.csuchico.edu/slc. The University Writing Center has been combined with the Student Learning Center. General Education Geography 102 is part of General Education Area D1: Individual and Society in the following three of the ten GE pathways: Diversity Studies, International Studies and Sustainability. According to EM1033, Area D are Social Science courses and you are required to take a minimum of 12 semester units dealing with human social, political, and economic institutions and behavior and their historical background. Students learn from courses in multiple Area D disciplines that human social, political and economic institutions and behavior are inextricably interwoven. Through fulfillment of the Area D requirement, students will develop an understanding of problems and issues from the respective disciplinary perspectives and will examine issues in their contemporary as well as historical settings and in a variety of cultural contexts. Students will explore the principles, methodologies, value systems and ethics employed in social scientific inquiry. Courses that emphasize skills development and professional preparation are excluded from Area D. Coursework taken in fulfillment of this requirement must include a reasonable distribution among the subareas specified, as opposed to restricting the entire number of units required to a single subarea (http://www.csuchico.edu/prs/ems/2010/eo-1033.html ) While your major course of study will prepare you for your life s work, General Education is what creates a common intellectual experience for students in all majors, helping you discover that knowledge in one field is connected to knowledge in another, that there is always more to know, and that what you know affects the way you live. Beginning in fall 2012, the new General Education Pathway Program offers students not only an integrated learning experience across the University s academic disciplines, but also the opportunity to earn an interdisciplinary minor in one of ten subjects. Pathway Minors The Pathways program allows students to earn an interdisciplinary minor simply by completing 18 units within a Pathway. The benefits of deciding to choose a GE Pathway and earn an interdisciplinary minor while completing GE are many. GE Pathways have been created by groups of committed faculty members with a passion for their Pathway theme. Courses in a Pathway contain shared thematic content, allowing you to learn about a subject deeply from multiple points of view. You can declare a Pathway minor via the Portal in your Student Center; your Pathway minor will appear on your transcript upon graduation. To complete an interdisciplinary Pathway minor, you must complete 18 units across the disciplinary areas of a single Pathway, including nine units of upper division within the same Pathway. You may count one Foundation course associated with your Pathway toward the 18 unit minor. For more information about Pathway minors, and for assistance with course selection, visit GE Pathways Minors and consult with an advisor in Academic Advising Programs, SSC 220. http://catalog.csuchico.edu/viewer/12/gened.html You, like many new students, may be uncertain about your choice of a major or career field. Thus, in addition to the primary goal of broadening your awareness and understanding, an early focus on GE may help you become better acquainted with yourself and discover and deepen your interests and abilities in various academic disciplines and programs. If you are undeclared or uncertain about your major, carefully review programs you are considering, taking note of required GE courses and modifications. If you have questions regarding the General Education program and which requirements you must follow, see an Academic Evaluator in Student Services Center room 110, or call the Evaluations Office at 530-898-5957. Syllabus Effective Date: January 28, 2013 Page 5
GEOG 102: Introduction to Human Geography Class Schedule Spring 2013 Date Topic Reading Assignments WK 1 Jan 29, 31 WK 2 Feb 5, 7 WK 3 Feb 12, 14 WK 4 Feb 19, 21 WK 5 Feb 26, 28 WK 6 Mar 5, 7 WK 7 Mar 12, 14 WK 8 Mar 16-22 WK 9 Mar 26, 28 WK 10 April 2, 4 WK 11 April 9, 11 WK 12 April 16, 18 WK 13 April 23, 25 WK 14 April 30, May 2 WK 15 May 7, 9 WK 16 May 14, 16 FINAL UNIT ONE CHAPTERS 1, 2 & 3 Chap 1: What is Human Geography? Chap 1: Pg 1-23 Quiz #1: Mental Map Exercise Essay #1 Who Am I? Due Sunday Feb 3 rd via BbL Portal Geographical Tools Chap 1: pg 23-33 (end) Chap 1 Self-Test* Chap 2: Globalization & Cultural Chap 2: page 34-44 Geography The Commodification of Culture Chap 2: Pg 44-63 (end) Chap 2 Self-Test* Cultural Geographies of Local Knowledge Chap 3: Population & Migration Chap 3 pg 64-78 Population Fundamentals, Composition & Change Population-Environment Interactions Chap 3 pg 78-95 (end) Migration UNIT TWO CHAPTERS 12, 11 & 9 Chap 12: Environmental Challenges: Chap 12: page 354-373 Ecosystems Non-renewable & Renewable Energy Resources Human Environment Interactions Chap 11: Agricultural Geographies Agricultural Origins & Revolutions SPRING BREAK Agricultural Systems Agriculture, the Environment, & Globalization Chap 12: pg 374-385 (end) Chap 11: pg 324-332 NO CLASSES Chap 11: pg 333-353 (end) Chapter 9: Geographies of Development Chap 9: pg 260-293 (end) What is Development? Development & Income Inequality, Development Theory EXAM #2 TUESDAY AAG LA April 9 13 No class on Thursday Chapter 5: Geographies of Religion Religion in the Global Context Religious Hearths & Diffusion Religion, Society & Globalization UNIT THREE CHAPTERS 5, 6 & 8 Video: Six Billion & Beyond Activity #2 Chap 3 Self-Test* EXAM #1 Chap 1, 2 & 3 CSUC This Way to Sustainability VIII Conference March 7 & 8 Chap 12 Self-Test* Chap 11 Self-Test* Favorite Place Mapping Assignment Due Fri Mar 29 th on BbL Chap 9 Self-Test* Exam #2 Chap 12, 11 & 9 Tues Oct 25 NOTE: Exam may be given online through BbL Chap 5: pg 128-147 Video Commentary #3 Video: Secrets of Jerusalem's Holiest Sites Religion Nature & Landscape Chap 5: pg 148-159 (end) Chap 5 Self-Test* Video commentary #4 Video: In the Light of Reverance Chapter 6: Geographies of Identity: Race, Ethnicity, Sexuality, and Gender Chap 6: pg. 160-181 Outside Activity Paper due Thurs May 2 nd in-class Sexuality & Gender Chapter 8: Urban Geographies Chap 6: pg 182-191 (end) Chap 8: pg 228-241 Chap 6 Self-Test* Urban Structure & Dynamics Chap 8: pg 241-259 (end) Chap 8 Self-Test* Mental Map Exercise #5 GEOG 102-02 Tues 2:00 3:50 PM EXAM #3 Chap 5, 6 & 9 GEOG 102-03 Thurs 12:00-1:50 PM * You are required to complete the Self-Test Chapter at the end of each chapter and bring it to class with you. I will randomly collect these throughout the semester. Questions on the Self-Test may appear on exams. NOTE: If attendance is poor, in-class quizzes may be given. Class Schedule is Subject to Change at Professor s Discretion Effective date of schedule: January 28, 2013 Syllabus Effective Date: January 28, 2013 Page 6