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MONTGOMERY COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES GEOGRAPHY 102
Spring 2006 CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
Instructor: Sonia Coronado e-mail: sonia_coronado@hotmail.com Room: TC 219 Tue-Thurs: 8:00am to 9:15am Office Hours: Tuesdays: 9:30am to 10:00am (Humanities, Room 016)
Course Description: Cultural geography focuses upon the patterns and interactions of human culture, both material and non-material, in relation to space. It covers a diverse range of topics, from language, folk culture, religion, fundamentalism, ethnicity, nationalism, politics and globalization to land use patterns, urbanization and development issues. Cultural geography will provide students with a unique perspective of present day spatial issues through cultural lenses.
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Student Responsibilities: To successfully complete this course, you must complete all exercises as well as attend class neither the textbook nor lecture notes alone will suffice. You are encouraged to participate in class discussion. Exams and Exam Policies: 1. There will be two exams. 2. NO makeup exams will be given. 3. The last exam will not be administered early or late - please plan ahead. 4. Exams begin and end as indicated in the class schedule - there is no additional time for late arrivals. 5. Once an exam begins, you may not leave the room until you have turned in your exam papers. 6. Exams will be multiple choice and essay questions. 7. No help of any kind may be given or received by students during the exams. 8. Exam material will be based on lectures, reading assignments, videos, and map exercises. A review sheet will be given prior to each exam. Exams are not cumulative.
Assigments: 1. Assignments have to be turn in at the beginning of the class. 2. No late assignments will be accepted. Work in Class: To make this class more effective we have a series of work/discussion in class based on movies, articles and current events. 1. There will not be make up for these work/discussion in class. Academic Integrity: Academic Integrity is essential, each individual is expected to do his/her own work; violations of the University Honor Code will not be tolerated and will result in course failure. Classroom Expectations: 1. Students are expected to attend and be on time for class. Assistance for this course is mandatory. Should circumstances arise that make you late to class, do not disrupt the class as you enter - please take the first available seat and do not walk across the room. 2. Do not eat in class. 3. All cell phones and beepers need to be turned off at the start of class. 4. If you miss class and need a copy of the lecture notes, please ask a fellow student. 5. In the event of a cancelled class (for snow, for example), the class will resume where we left off. Please check the university website and the class website for announcements and the current schedule. Grading Scheme and Policy: Letter grades of A, B, C, D, F will be assigned for the completion of this course based on the cumulative score of all evaluated work. Rather than assign individual letter grades for each project, they will be evaluated on a point basis from which the final course grade will be determined.
Two exams 100 pts/each 200 pts.
Ten Work in class 25 pts/each 250 pts.
Three homework’s 50pts/each 150 pts.
Final Project 175 pts. 175 pts.
Participation 75 pts. 75 pts.
Special Accommodations Any students who may need an accommodation due to a disability, please, make an appointment to see me during my office hours. A letter from Disability Support Services (R-CB122; G-SA175; or TP-ST120) authorizing your accommodation will be needed. Any student who may need assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation must identify to the Disability Support Services Office; guidelines for emergency evacuation for individuals with disabilities are found at www.montgomerycollege.edu/dss/tbl-cnt.htm.
Tentative Lecture Schedule **
FINAL EXAM DATE AND TIME: Tuesday May 9th 8am to 10 am ** Chapters and topics are subject to changes |
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