Geography of the Developing World

William Rainey Harper College

GEG 103

Study Guide

Spring 1997

Mark L. Healy

GEG 103

Geography of the Developing World

Contents

PAGE

I. Syllabus

A. Letter 3

B. Course Overview 4

C. Assignments 8

D. Schedule 22

E. Other

1. Critical Thinking 24

2. PC Globe Maps 'N Facts 25

3. Sources of Information 26

4. Academic Honesty Policy 27

5. Geographic Literacy Quiz 28

II. Units

A. Unit 1

1. Introduction and Themes 34

2. Sub-Saharan Africa 59

3. North Africa and Southwest Asia 65

4. Mini-Theme: Life in a Developing Country 72

5. Exam 1 Review 80

B. Unit 2

1. The Chinese Realm 91

2. South Asia 97

3. Southeast Asia 105

4. Mini-Theme: Population Geography 111

5. Exam 2 -- Take Home Exam 115

C. Unit 3

1. Middle America 123

2. South America 131

3. Mini-Theme: Immigration 137

4. Exam 3 Review 138

III. Appendix

A. Summary of Key Maps

B. Summary of Exams and Assignments

C. Summary of Themes

D. Style Sheet for Written Assignments

E. Sample References

F. Sample LDC Atlas Papers

I. Syllabus

A. Letter

I. Syllabus

B. Course Overview

GEG 103

Geography of the Developing World

ROOMS / TIME

J-251, Mon./Wed., 1:00 - 2:15 p.m.

INSTRUCTOR

Mark Healy Office: J260

Phone: 925-6352

e-mail: mhealy@harper.cc.il.uc OR mhealy@ais.net

OFFICE HOURS

Mon.: _______________________

Tue.: _______________________

Wed.: _______________________

Thur.: _______________________

Fri.: _______________________

TEXTBOOKS

Geography: Realms, Regions, and Concepts by de Blij and Muller 8th ed., 1997

Goode's World Atlas, 19th edition, Espenshade, editor

Three-ring binder and tabbed dividers

Recommended: Three Formatted (IBM) 3.5 inch. 1.44 mb computer diskettes

Christian Science Monitor subscription

BRIEF COURSE OUTLINE

Unit I. A. Introduction (Ch. 0)

B. Sub-Saharan Africa (Ch. 7)

C. North Africa and Southwest Asia (Ch. 6)

D. Mini-Theme: Life in a Developing Country

Unit II. A. The Chinese Realm (Ch. 9)

B. South Asia (Ch. 8)

C. Southeast Asia (Ch. 10)

D. Mini-Theme: Population Geography

Unit III. A. Middle America (Ch. 4)

B. South America (Ch. 5)

C. Mini-Theme: Immigration

THEMATIC APPROACH TO GEOGRAPHY OF THE DEVELOPING WORLD

We will divide the developing world into seven realms. Each realm is discussed in its own chapter.

Realms

1. Sub-Saharan Africa Chapter 7

2. North Africa and Southwest Asia Chapter 6

3. The Chinese Realm Chapter 9

4. South Asia Chapter 8

5. Southeast Asia and the Pacific Chapter 10

6 Middle America Chapter 4

7. South America Chapter 5

Themes

We will analyze each realm by applying the following four themes:

1. Regional and Physical Geography (R&P GEOG)

2. Economic Geography, Development, and Change (ECON GEOG)

3. Cultural Geography, Diversity, and Conflicts (CULT GEOG)

4. Historical Geography and Colonialism (HIST GEOG)

COMPUTERIZED CLASS LECTURES

I will use computerized multimedia lecture material as I teach this course. These computerized lectures are available for student viewing in the I-building computer lab (second floor). As you enter the lab, only the computers on your RIGHT have the lecture materials. To access the presentations use the arrow keys to highlight APPLICATIONS the push ENTER. Then highlight GEG103 PRESENTATIONS and push ENTER.

GRADING

Ways of Learning

Students learn in a variety of different ways. Some learn best working alone, others in groups. Some like essay exams, others multiple choice. Some are good at reading and analyzing, others at thinking and creating. All ways of learning, or ways of viewing the world, have merit. Therefore I shall attempt to address the various ways of learning in our grading procedures. You will no doubt be more comfortable with some learning strategies than with others.

Point Distribution

EXAMS AND QUIZZES

Unit Exams 3 @ 50 points each 150

Comprehensive Final 1 @ 125 points 125

Map quizzes 7 @ 10 points each 70

PROJECTS AND ASSIGNMENTS

LDC Atlas Chapter 1 @ 50 points 50

Theme Activities 2 @ 20 points each 40

Other 0 - 70

TOTAL 435-505

Letter Grades

The final letter grade will be assigned according to the following percentages:

100-85% A; 84-75% B; 74-65% C; 64-50% D; 49-0% F

Exams

The three unit exams will consist of a variety of question types: multiple choice, short answer, essay, mapwork, and others. To do well students should study the textbook, attend class, take good notes, and participate in class activities. Many exam questions will be from material discussed in class. Review sheets for exams 1 and 3 are included in this study guide. Exam 2 is a take home exam which is also included in this study guide.

Map Quizzes

To begin our study of a realm (region of the world) it is important that we know WHERE it is and WHAT is there. A Map Construction (Quiz) Sheet is included in this Study Guide for each realm. Also, Map Quiz Software will be available to help you study. The quizzes will require students to locate on a map or name: countries, water bodies, land bodies, mountains, rivers, etc.

Final Exam

A COMPREHENSIVE final exam will be held during final exam week. The final exam will include some map location exercises. The final exam is composed of 125 multiple choice questions including 25 map location questions.

ATTENDANCE

I will not grade students on attendance, but attendance is vital to the successful completion of this course. Nevertheless, most in-class assignments (see "other assignments" above) must be done in class. Those not in class will not receive a grade on that particular assignment.

LATE POLICY

Missed Classes

When a class is missed, students are responsible for obtaining handouts from a fellow student or the instructor. It is highly recommended that each student find a classmate for collecting handouts and assignments. Any in-class activity (except exams) for which points are awarded cannot be made up for students who have missed class.

Late Assignments

Assignments handed in late are strongly discouraged. Arrangements may be made with the instructor, but do not expect full credit.

Missed Map Quizzes

Missed map quizzes can be made up only under extreme circumstances. The instructor must be notified before the quiz date. We will take 8 quizzes, but only 7 will be counted in the final point total. Therefore missing one map quiz will not affect your grade

Missed Exams

Exams will be made up only in extreme situations (to be determined by the instructor). The instructor must be notified before the exam date. The exam should be made up within one (1) week.

I. Syllabus

C. Assignments

Assignments and Projects:

LDC Atlas Paper 1 @ 50 points 50

Theme Activities 2 @ 20 points each 40

Other 0 - 70

LDC ATLAS PAPER (50 points)

The LDC ATLAS will be composed of 5 page papers (chapters) written by the students of GEG 103. Sample papers are included in the appendix of this study guide. In the Study Guide are suggested topics for each realm. You may chose one of these or come up with your own. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the classroom to prevent duplication of topics. Each chapter MUST have at least one map and the map must be an integral part of the chapter. A more detailed explanation of the LDC Atlas Paper can be found below.

THEME ACTIVITIES (40 points)

In unit one we will explain the four themes that we will apply in this course:

1. Regional and Physical Geography (R&P GEOG)

2. Economic Geography (ECON GEOG)

3. Cultural Geography, Diversity, and Conflicts (CULT GEOG)

4. Historical Geography and Colonialism (HIST GEOG)

We will do assignments for R&P GEOG and for ECON GEOG. Explanations of these assignments are included below.

OTHER ASSIGNMENTS (0 - 70 POINTS)

Throughout the semester various in-class and out of class work will be assigned. For example, after viewing a movie students may be asked to answer a few questions. These assignments act like points for attendance. If you attend class (and stay awake) you will probably earn the points.

LDC ATLAS PAPER

There are two purposes of the Atlas writing assignment. The first is to show that you can correctly and appropriately apply the vocabulary and concepts from our vocabulary lists. The key word here is "apply". I do not want a description. I want an ANALYSIS, an application of geographic concepts. I want you to show me that you understand what geography is about. I want you to use the spatial perspective to analysis a topic. When you write this paper you must closely follow the style sheet found in the appendix to this Study Guide. The style sheet includes a list of the "VOCABULARY and CONCEPTS USED:". This is very, very, important.

The second major purpose of the Atlas writing assignment is to appropriately include and use MAPS. The Atlas Paper must include at least one, but probably more, maps. You must tell the reader when to look at the map. And you must explain the map -- what is it showing and how does it help the reader understand the topic? For blank maps you may use the outline maps from this study guide. Therefore make sure that you make many copies so that you always have a blank one. You can use a copier to enlarge portions of one of these maps if that is more appropriate. Also, the computer labs in I building - second floor- have the software program PC Globe Maps 'N Facts which is easy to uses and prints nice maps (Use the computers on the LEFT as you enter the lab. Instructions are included in this Study Guide). If you need help or a special map, contact your instructor.

Topics for the atlas papers MUST come from those listed in each realm (chapter) in this Study Guide. Other topics can be used ONLY with the permission of the instructor.

I have included two Atlas Papers from an earlier geography class to serve as models (see appendix).

The paper due dates are listed below. Note: papers can be rewritten until you earn all 50 points. But this is true only IF you follow the due dates. If you do not follow these dates then you lose the privilege to do the rewrites. This means if you send in your topic late, or turn in your paper late, then your first draft is the only draft that will be graded. when re-writes are handed-in, you must attach the previously graded paper AND grading sheet.

To reduce the number of rewrites that I have to grade students must make an outline. Also, I have included an "Atlas Paper Checklist". Both must be completed and handed in with the first draft. (See below). Finally, I have included the grading sheet I use when I grade the papers. You might want to look at this as you write your paper. please attach this grade sheet to the back of your paper

BE SURE TO CLOSELY FOLLOW THE "STYLE SHEET" FOUND IN THE APPENDIX.

Hopefully, these papers can be combined into a book on the developing world and possibly distributed to all students in the class. THEREFORE, they should be well written and students will be given the opportunity to rewite the chapters and gain more points (maximum of 50 points total).

THE LDC ATLAS PAPER REQUIREMENTS:

1. Number of points possible: 50.

2. An outline attached to the back of paper.

3. A least three sources (You will probably use more).

4. The "checklist" be completed and handed in (see below).

5. Attach grading sheet to the back

6. All papers must use the headings typed in capital letters on the Style Sheet (see below).

7. All of the items mentioned in #6 above will be at the top of the front page along the left margin. Example:

Mark Healy GEG 103

TITLE: (There must be a title.)

ASSIGNMENT: LDC Atlas

REALM: (Must be one of the seven covered in this course.)

REGION: (Must be exactly as de Blij outlines them in the textbook.)

LOCATION: (Optional)

THEME: (Must be one of the four class themes)

VOCABULARY: (Most from Study Guide, approximately 10)

REFERENCES: (Must be in proper form, see Study Guide, see appendix.)

8. All maps must be in black and white so that they can be Xeroxed and distributed to all students in the class. You must DISCUSS the maps in your paper.

9. Do not Xerox maps out of books. Draw your own maps using blank outline maps. Always note where you found the information for the maps you draw.

The most difficult part of the assignment is also the most important. That is the incorporation of the maps into the paper. Most students just add a map to the end of the paper, or just say "see map" someplace in the paper. If you look at your textbook, the author always (1) explains the map and (2) uses the map to explain something. Even in class, your instructor would never flash a map up onto the screen without discussing what it is showing and how it helps to explain the topic being discussed. You must do this in your paper. Tell the reader when to look at a map. Explain what the map is showing and how it helps to understand the topic being discussed. In order to do this you will have to MAKE YOUR OWN MAPS. Begin with the outline maps from this Study Guide, PC Globe, or some other source. Use a Xerox machine to enlarge a particular part if necessary. Then label the map so that it shows exactly what you want it to so that it clearly illustrates the issue that you want. Just like what your instructor tries to do in every lecture.

GEG 103 -- Geography of the Developing World

LDC Atlas -- Grade Sheet

Students Name: _____________________

Topic:______________________________

PROPER FORMAT (5 points possible)

following style sheet

proper headings

references

title

_________out of 5

PROOFREADING/SPELLING SENTENCE FRAGMENTS/ETC. (5 points possible)

________out of 5

MAPS ( 10 points possible)

quality of maps

how incorporated into paper

usefulness of maps

__________out of 10

OUTLINE/ORGANIZATION OF PAPER (10 points possible)

__________out of 10

USE OF CLASS CONCEPTS AND VOCABULARY (10 points possible)

__________out of 10

QUALITY OF THE CONTENT (10 points possible)

geographical?

facts/data

appropriateness

quantity/quality

analysis

_________out of 10

TOTAL ___________OUT OF 50

GEG 103 -- Geography of the Developing World

L D C A T L A S C H E C K L I S T Name: __________________

1. Did you read the explanation of the assignment on page 11

of the Study Guide? YES NO

2. Did you read it a second time? YES NO

3. Does your paper have at least one map? YES NO

4. Did you use the map or maps to explain important points? YES NO

5. Did you discuss all maps in your paper? YES NO

6. Did you tell the reader when to look at the maps? YES NO

7. Did you do all maps in black and white so it can be Xeroxed? YES NO

8. Did you follow the "Style Sheet" on page 99 closely? Did you?

Type your paper YES NO

Double Space? YES NO

Staple? YES NO

9. Did you include:

Your name and "GEG 103"? YES NO

The name of the ASSIGNMENT? YES NO

Does your paper have a TITLE? YES NO

The correct REALM (according to the textbook)? YES NO

The correct REGION (according to the textbook)? YES NO

a LOCATION, if appropriate? YES NO

The THEME (regional, economic, cultural, or historical)? YES NO

LIST OF VOCABULARY USED (from lists in Study Guide)? YES NO

Did you highlight these vocabulary words in the paper? YES NO

REFERENCES used listed in the proper form (see page 100)? YES NO

10. Did you put your REFERENCES in the proper form? YES NO

11. Did you include the Style Sheet headings on the first page? YES NO

12. Did you outline your paper BEFORE writing it? YES NO

13. Did you attach you outline to the back of your paper? YES NO

14. Did you include some of the major topics or concepts that we have covered in class in your outline? YES NO

15. Did you use your own words or properly use quotation marks? YES NO

(DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!)

16. Is your paper ready to be copied and distributed to your classmates? YES NO

17. Did you proofread your paper before handing it in? YES NO

18. Did you proofread it again? YES NO

19. Did you read it ALOUD to yourself? YES NO

20. Did you have a friend read it before making final corrections? YES NO

Friend's signature: ____________________

21. Did you use appropriately dated sources (up-to-date)? YES NO

22. Did you use several sources? (At least 3?) YES NO

23. Did you focus on broad issues rather than just current events? YES NO

24. Did you ask the reference librarians for help? YES NO

25. Did you go through the vocabulary words in the following sections of our Study Guide to see if they could be included in your VOCABULARY list:

The appropriate realm? YES NO

Regional and Physical Geography (pp. 32, 34) YES NO

Economic Geography (pp. 35, 36) YES NO

Cultural Geography (p. 39) YES NO

Historical Geography (p. 45)? YES NO

26. Did you look at the vocabulary list in the appropriate chapters of the textbook to see if they could be included in your VOCABULARY list? YES NO

27. Did you look up the definitions of your vocabulary words to be sure that you use them correctly? YES NO

28. Did you use the appendix of the textbook or PC Globe to get data for your paper?

YES NO

29. If you used numerical data (like total land area) did you explain the data by giving comparisons that the reader would better understand (like "similar in size to Illinois" or

"this is rather high or low")? YES NO

30. Did you answer all of these questions truthfully and attach them to the back of your atlas?

YES NO

THEME ACTIVITY 1: Regional and Physical Geography (20 points)

1. Each student shall select a boundary between two realms as delineated in the textbook

(See figure I-1, World Geographic Realms). One realm must be a developing realm.

(For example: in class your instructor discussed the boundary between Sub-Saharan Africa [chapter 7] and North Africa and Southwest Asia [chapter 6]. NOTE: these two realms cannot be done by students.)

2. Then, apply the "regional criteria" to explain WHY the boundary was drawn where it was. Usually the first few pages of each chapter discusses realm boundaries and the "Key Maps" listed for ALL the themes are very useful. (See "Key Maps at the end of this Study Guide.)

(For example: North Africa is mostly Islamic and Sub-Saharan Africa is less Islamic and contains many other religious groups.)

3. Also, discuss any significant transition zones that exist.

(Remember: ALL realm and region boundaries are transition zones, but the boundary between North Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa is especially large for several reasons.)

4. Be sure to discuss why the border was drawn where it was. What is different on each side of the boundary? Do not just list characteristics, but COMPARE and CONTRAST.

5. Write a short paper (1-2 pages). Maps may be very useful to show the differences. Be prepared to discuss your paper in class. Several students will be asked to present their paper to the class. (No reading allowed during oral presentations.)

NOTE: For ALL Assignments you must follow the "Style Sheet". Select VOCABULARY from the vocabulary lists of ALL THEMES and from the vocabulary for the appropriate realms in this study guide.

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THEME ACTIVITY 2: Economic Geography (20 points)

Name ______________________

Country ____________________

Using recent atlases, almanacs, PC Globe Maps 'N Facts, other computer software, and/or other reference materials, list the following data for your country. Hand in theses pages. You MUST use PC Globe Maps 'N Facts to gather some data and provide proof by turning in a one page printout of data or maps from the computer program. (Information on how to use this computer program is included later in this syllabus.)

REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY

your country USA

a. area:

_________________ _______________