GEOG 5450 - Studies in Human Geography

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Western Michigan University

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Each course listed under this general title is a concentrated study of one of the principal subdivisions of human geography. The scope and principal themes of each specialized field are reviewed, with consideration given to current research on selected problems. 1. Cultural Geography. Techniques of spatial analysis applicable to the study of humans and their environment. The place of origin, diffusion, and present distribution of selected cultural patterns will be traced with emphasis given to cultural traits which strongly influence human occupancy of the earth's surface. 2. Historical Geography. Studies of geographic and related features which have combined to influence the course of historical development. Thiscourse will concentrate on a particular region and/or period of time during each semester in which it is offered. Each specialization will be designated in the class schedule. 3. Political Geography. General survey of the principles and the applied aspects of political geography; primary emphasis on the physical and cultural resource bases and conflicts of national states, the assessment of location, boundary delimitation and the territorial sea, politically-organized territories within the administrative hierarchy, and electoral geography. Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: GEOG 3030, or GEOG 2050 or GEOG 2440, or by consent of instructor. Course may be repeated for credit. Credits: 2 to 3 hours

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2.00 - 3.00

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Institution Website:

www.wmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 387-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

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Semester

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