GEOG 257 - Geog of South & Southwest Asia

Institution:

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Subject:

Geography

Description:

A geographical exploration and analysis of South and Southwest Asia. A survey overview of the complex physical and human geographies of the region, including demographic transition, gender inequalities, issues of development in the postcolonial global era, religious diversity, the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, US foreign policy toward the region, the exploitation of resources (particularly oil), terrorism, and the rise of radical Islamist movements. (Titled Geography of South and Southeast Asia before to 2014-15.)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.iup.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 357-2100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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