GEOG 6380 - Seminar in Regional Geography: Asia

This seminar course critically examines both the changing geography of contemporary Asia and the history of Asian Studies as an academic discipline. Specific topics will include the geographical conception of Asia, the making of modern Asia, Cold War conflicts, economic development in contemporary Asia, and international trade, investment and migration within and beyond Asia. Particular attention will be paid to how the peoples and countries of Asia have changed geographically and how their changes have been understood in the study of Asia.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May be repeated for a maximum of 8.0 hours.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 seminar, 1.0 research
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:

Students will conduct in-depth geographical research on Asian countries.
Students will describe and explain the diversity and commonality among various nations, economies, peoples, and cultures in the Asian region.
Students will evaluate and critically analyze contemporary thought and practice in the study of Asia.