GEOG 271
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Middle East
Geography
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Physical and cultural geography of Southwest Asia and North Africa, emphasizing the cultural mosaic, geopolitics, environment, and resources of the region.
When Taught
Winter
Min
3
Fixed/Max
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Geographic Literacy
Learning Outcome
Identify where all of the countries, important cities and regions of the Middle East are located along with significant physical features like mountains, rivers and seas.
Title
Geographic Linkages
Learning Outcome
Understand the linkages between geography (territory, location, climate, resources etc) and human activity
Title
Peaceful Partitioning
Learning Outcome
Apply geographic principles to better understand and perhaps modify the territorial divisions of the Middle East region.
Title
Conflict Resolution
Learning Outcome
Use written communication to describe, evaluate and resolve resource and territorial disputes between states and nations.
Title
Global Awareness
Learning Outcome
Develop a greater appreciation and understanding for the peoples and cultures of the region.
