Historical Geography of the United States Conzen Examination of the spatial dynamics of frontier settlement, regional development, the social character of settlement patterns, and evolution of the cultural landscapes of America from pre-European times to 1900. Includes an all-day field trip. Urban Geography Conzen Examination of the spatial organization and current restructuring of modern cities in light of the economic, social, cultural, and political forces that shape them. Problems in the Human Geography of the Middle East Mikesell Review and cartographic demonstration of habitat types, modes of livelihood, and ethnic distribution followed by student reports on selected aspects of human geography. The economic, social, and physical development of the city in North America from early industrialization to the present.
Emphasis is on evolving urban systems and the changing spatial organization of people and land use.
Culture and Nationality Mikesell Examination of the role of language and religion in the integration of nation states and of examples of cultural dissidence and cultural conflict. Lectures and slides relate physical changes to social values, technological skills, and social structure. History of Geography Mikesell 424. The Geography of American Urbanization Conzen Advanced graduate research seminar for students interested in any aspect of urbanism and urban processes in North America, either contemporary or historical.