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GEO107DE Human Cultural Geography (3 Credit) Online

Here is a downloadable Word version to print: GEO107 DE Syllabus Nejely Fall 2021-1.docx

Here is the Institutional Syllabus: click here

 

Course Name: Human Cultural Geography 2

Course Code: GEO107.01DE

Term/Year  Fall 2021

Dates  9/27/2021 – 12/10/2021

Locations  Online

 

Instructor Information

• Thomas Nejely ("nej-lee")
• nejely@klamathcc.edu
• 541-880-2230
• Office Hours – via email or Canvas Message.  I will answer emails quickly, 8:00am-5:00pm Monday - Friday. I will respond to weekend messages, just not as quickly.
• You may request a Zoom by messaging Canvas Inbox Messages.

 

Course Description

Introduces the study of human cultural geography, with a focus on developing nations. Regional topics include the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.

Prerequisites – Recommended: WRI 121 placement.   Credit Hours – 3

 

Course Requirements

1. Course Materials – Text: the textbook is online only.  There is no cost and nothing to purchase.
2. Computer Requirements – this course requires students to have computers and access for all activities and assignments. If you are using only a mobile device, please see Notes below.
3. Internet Access – This course includes videos made by the instructor, or other sources posted to YouTube. You will need unrestricted YouTube access.

 

IMPORTANT NOTES:

1. This course has been designed to accommodate mobile devices. If you find a page that does not work on your mobile device, please notify the instructor immediately
2. Some functions may not work well with Chromebooks or iPads. Please contact the instructor if these are your only devices for accessing the class and you have difficulties.
3. If you are using a Public School District device, YouTube access may be restricted. Please contact the instructor if you have difficulties.
4. If you are experiencing internet connection or computer difficulties, we may have solutions for you. Please contact the instructor or the school in any way you can, and we’ll help you succeed.

OUTCOMES

In this class, you will practice and learn skills for 3 kinds of outcomes:

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Research human geography topics or themes in the regions covered in this course.
• Communicate or present geography learning in writing, visually, or verbally.
• Use critical thinking, synthesis, and analysis to explain patterns of human behavior in the regions covered in this course.
• Create projects collaboratively that relate to topics in the regions or themes covered in this course.

Institutional Learning Outcomes

The “Measured Proficiency” items listed here will be measured by assignments, in addition to Geography topics.

• (Introduced) Apply Critical Thinking to Problem Solving
  Evaluate information, sources, arguments, opinions, and issues to solve problems.
• (Measured) Communication
  Create and convey thoughts, opinions, or information by listening, speaking, reading, or writing.
• (Measured) Cultural Competence
  Demonstrate effective and appropriate interaction in a variety of cultural contexts.
• (Introduced) Professional Competence and Self – Efficacy
  Apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes to succeed in a profession or academic program; demonstrate confidence and ability to meet personal, social, academic, and professional goals.
• (Measured) Teamwork
  Demonstrate effective and respectful participation as members and leaders of diverse teams.

 Course Content Outcomes

• In this class students will practice and be evaluated on their ability to (this is the Geography stuff):
• Identify locations, nations, cities and physical features of these regions: East Asia, SE Asia, Oceania, South Asia, West Asia, and Africa.
• Apply in written research various "themes" and issues of geography such as location, migration, food production, human rights, fresh water, culture, and economic development to these global regions: East Asia, SE Asia, Oceania, South Asia, West Asia, and Africa.
•  Use case examples to demonstrate understanding of various cultures in the regions we study.

 

Assignments

There are usually one or more reading quizzes every week. 

There will be one midterm exam or project and one final exam or project.

There will be Team forums some weeks.  There will not be "discussions" each week.

There will be a prep paragraph assignment and a reflection assignment associated with each Team Forum.

1. Research Paragraphs                                   4 or 5 @ (20) pts each
2. Summary/Reflections                                  4 or 5 @ (20) pts each
3. Team forum posts                                        4 or 5 @ (10) pts each
4. Reading/video/syllabus quizzes                1 or 2 per week @(variable) pts each
5. Exams/projects                                            2@100 pts each

 

Grading Policy

GRADING : Each piece of student work will be graded based on the requirements. ALWAYS TURN IN WORK, COMPLETED OR NOT! There is no curve. Assignments are graded on a straight unweighted point scale:  A=90%+, B=80-89%, C=70-79%; D=60-69%, F=50% or lower.

 

Plagiarism Policy

Y.O.W. All work must be your own original words.  Unlike other classes, I require you to write in FIRST PERSON style. I want to read your thoughts and "hear" your voice in your writing.   No copy, pasting, or paraphrasing of any kind is allowed, no matter what you may have been told in Writing classes.

 

Attendance Policy  - ONLINE

Students must participate every week DURING the week multiple times.  This class is NOT designed to let you check in once and be done with it.  

 

Late Work Policy

I do not have a policy that allows students to submit late work for a percentage off.  Assignments are typically not accepted after the deadline passes, but I need to hear from you.  If a student has employment, deployment, health or family concerns regarding some assignment deadlines, arrangements can be made in advance.  If unexpected circumstances arise, arrangements should be made immediately, not after the fact.  Please contact me!

 

Workload

Sometimes there is a lot of reading.  Please look ahead, plan ahead when there are many things. Look at the Planner.

 

Discussions, Team Projects and Participation

IMPORTANT: This class does not have typical “discussions.”  Some weeks contain a forum that is designed with a specific Outcomes purpose – I use the Discussion tool for teamwork because it works on every device, everywhere, always.  Forums in this class  are NOT for chatter or "fill in the number of words and be done." Please see the page About This Class for further instructions.

 

Settings to change

You must ensure your Canvas Account Settings “Ways to Contact” are set to emails or texts that you actually use.  Also ensure Canvas Account Notifications are set to receive Announcements and submission comments.  You MUST be able to see my comments on your assignments. I have made these settings changes an assignment in the first week.

 

Team workspace and “Netiquette”

Not everyone in this class has the same skill level.  Some of you are highly trained long-time military professionals, some have families and are working to improve your lives, and others are high school students.  You are expected to behave professionally and courteously at all times regardless of your age or background.  In a teamwork situation, some students who are more experienced and ambitious can become impatient of others who are not so much.  Please be kind.  

Also note: Team members who voluntarily communicate with each other typically do much better than those who do not.

 

Module Instructions

Each Module contains Instructions at the start.  Please start with Instructions before doing any assignment.