Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
GEOG 3380 - Geography of Asia
Examines the Asian region with emphasis on intra-regional economic integration through trade, investment and labor migration flows and on inter-regional relations with other parts of the world through colonialism, political engagement, and globalization. Studies issues of economic development, regional bloc, Cold War conflicts, nationalism, and urbanization in Asia. Examines and dispels stereotypes about the geographical, cultural, and economic characteristics of Asia and Asians by educating students about the many ideologies and worldviews that shape the nations and international relations of Asian countries within and beyond Asia. Prepares students to respect and have meaningful interactions with people of Asian origin. Conduct in-depth research on an Asian country of choice.
Requisites: (Soph or Jr or Sr) and (GEOG 1100 or GEOG 1200 or GEOG 1310 or GEOG 2400 or HIST 2460)
Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS: Bridge: Diversity and Practice
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
- Students will be able to describe the diversity and commonality among various nations, economies, peoples, and cultures in Asia.
- Students will be able to develop regional expertise and cultural competence in Asia.
- Students will be able to describe and explains reasons underlying the changing US-Asia relations in the era of globalization.
- Students will be able to distinguish and describe many ideologies and worldviews that shape nations and international relations in Asia.
- Students will be able to distinguish and express a view of the world from the perspective of Asia.
- Students will be able to explain the impacts of the legacy of colonialism and Cold War politics in contemporary Asia.
- Students will be able to identify and articulate biases and assumptions about the geographical, cultural, and economic characteristics of Asia and Asians.
- Students will be able to demonstrate curiosity and respect about Asian culture in their verbal and non-verbal communications and develop an empathetic and shared understanding of cultural differences with Asians.
- Students will be able to demonstrate ability to conduct in-depth research on an Asian country of their choice.
- Students will be able to design a question for a literature review, conduct the literature review, and communicate the main findings in written and oral form.
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