The Cultural Geography course provides information about the evolution of various cultures. Each subsistence type is viewed with reference to it's cultural cohesion and its impact on the environment. Although the course is categorized as a lecture course, much of the class time is spent in discussion and debate concerning the differences and similarities of past and contemporary cultures within their physical landscapes. Materials for discussion are provided by assigned reading from texts, library reserve material, and research efforts of the students. The student is encouraged to formulate an understanding of spatial interactions within a particular physical and cultural milieu.
Small groups are responsible for researching and writing reports on subculture of the United States.
A second group project will be focused on a non- western culture. In both of the group projects, different types of subsistence will be stressed so that when reports are presented in class, an overall view of cultural similarities and differences will emerge. E. Assessment Measures Assessment of the student's success in the course is based on the grades for two group project reports and two exams.