World Regional Geography

Catalog description

This course introduces students to both local diversity and global interconnectedness in the contemporary world through the lens of regional geography. Regional divisions of Earth’s surface are ideal for exploring complex relationships that exist between humans and the environment in which they live. A thematic approach including ecology, economics, socio-cultural dynamics, political forces, and technological aspects unifies the course while a diverse array of global regions is compared and contrasted. Scale is emphasized in examining how global processes influence individuals, states, and regions. The cultural and physical geography of Nebraska is examined in detail.