Objectives: By the end of the term students will:

• Have a broader knowledge of the Pacific Rim as a major world region.
• Be able to locate the Pacific Rim in relationship to different forms of globalization.
• Have a greater understanding of the dynamic and fluid nature of geographic regions and their definition.
• Be better able to think critically and geographically about the world.

Format: This class is organized into discussions of assigned readings and lectures.

• Readings
• Graded Assignments
• Attendance & Participation
• Extensions & Make-ups
• Course Calendar
• Class del.icio.us page
• Class vodpod page