SOC 2010 - Cultural Geography

Description

Investigates societal events and trends using geographical concepts to cultivate a better understanding of the interdependence of places and cultures in a globalizing world. Key topics include globalization, cultural diversity, urbanization, population dynamics, economic disparity and development, geopolitics, sustainability, and the environment.

Outcomes

  1. Discuss key concepts in human geography.
  2. Discuss the impact of globalization on society.
  3. Evaluate sustainability as an approach to addressing global social problems.
  4. Investigate the relationship between the natural environment and humans.
  5. Describe the relationship between landscape and culture.
  6. Explain human geographic characteristics.

PreRequisites

None

Textbook(s)

Visualizing human geography: At home in a diverse world (Rev: 3rd ed.)

Publisher: Wiley (2018)

Author: Greiner, A. L.

ISBN: 9781119447603

Price: $64.94

* Disclaimer: Textbooks listed are based on the last open revision of the course. Prior revisions and future revisions may use different textbooks. To verify textbook information, view the course syllabus or contact the CSU Bookstore at bookstore@columbiasouthern.edu