Learning Outcomes: This course focuses on all three of the learning outcomes for geography at Western Oregon, that students will:

• Understand the role of geography in society.
• Develop a clear understanding of the nature and significance of human-environment relations.
• Become conversant in geographic thought and practice.

More particularly, students will:

• Demonstrate an academic perspective on landscape and place.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of how to conduct cultural geographic research on landscape and place.
• Think and write critically and geographically about the world.

Format: This class is organized into discussions of assigned readings, field exercises, and student work. There will be occasional in-class field exercises.

• Readings
• Graded Assignments
• Attendance & Participation
• Extensions & Make-ups
• Course Calendar
• Class weblog
• Note on voice and e-mail communication
• Notice for students with disabilities