An intensive study of the regional geography of Middle America. An intensive study of the geography of South America. This course is based on an in-depth examination of the historical antecedents to the human and physical geography of anglo america. This course is an intensive study of one of the most critical regions in the world. The region includes the resource-rich Middle East and the populous Indian subcontinent.
Major focus is on resource politics and religious conflicts.
Emphasis will be placed on the historical antecedents of patterns and processes, as well as the ways those elements factor into the place of Africa in the global context. An intensive study of the regional geography of Australia and the islands of the Pacific. A study of contemporary city systems and their transformation. Topics include the historical perspective of urban development and major cities in the world. It surveys in depth the changing roles of the world's major urban centers.