Asian Geography

This is an introductory course covering the broad area of Asian geography. This includes the sub-disciplines of geomorphology, climatology, demographics, agriculture, industry, economics, politics, languages, and religions in this area, each of which could be a separate course unto itself. The aim of this course is to gain an understanding of WHAT is found in this region, WHERE various aspects of each can be found, and WHY each is found where it is. To help the student acquire the background of geographical knowledge about Asia that a college-trained person might reasonably be expected to have. Emphasizing both human and physical geography, the course surveys the area by topic and by sub region. Knowledge gained should give the student a better geographic perspective on current affairs and an enhanced appreciation of travel, and that it will provide a useful background for the understanding of history, government and politics, economics, literature, geology, anthropology, sociology, and other university subjects.

2 EXAMS	100 points each	200 points
1 FINAL	100 points	100 points
4 Map Tests	25 points each	100 points
1 Paper with Presentation	60 & 40 points	100 points
	Total	500 points
Assignments (bonus)	5 pts each	~25 points
Letter Grades:	A	450-500 points	> 90%
	B	400-449	80 to 89%
	C	350-399	70 to 79%
	D	300-349	60 to 69%
	F	Below 300	< 60%

The examinations will cover material from class and ALL reading assignments, whether covered in class or not. The Final Examination will have 100 points on the material since the last examination. Each of the 4 map tests will be given at the end of the scheduled class period.

Generally there will be NO makeup examinations. In exceptional cases, if I am notified BEFORE the exam is given AND you have a doctor's notice or other proof, a makeup may be taken no later than 1 WEEK after the normal date of the given exam. Generally, makeups are more difficult than the regular exam. Makeups will be pulled after 1 week has expired.

The reading assignment FOR EACH DAY is given on the syllabus. The day that the assignment is listed is the day BY which it should be read. Quizzes will cover assigned readings.

The paper will be an ongoing current topics paper on a specific area of Asia. The paper will have a regional aspect (country or region) and a topical aspect (a specific problem that appears in the news). For details click here. Be sure to check the Asia Links section.

You are expected to attend class and are responsible for material that is presented in class. Examinations will emphasize what is covered in class. Tests will only be given in class.

Cell Phones: Cell phones should be silent in class. If your "vibration mode" is louder than your ringer, just turn the phone off. Any phone that rings in class will require the owner to bring treats for the entire class.

Disabilities: Any student who may need an accommodation due to a disability, please make an appointment to see me during my office hours. A VISA from Services for Students with Disabilities authorizing your accommodations will be needed. If you need special accommodations, you must arrange those before any exams. For religious concerns contact Student Affairs (342-1854), and for physical or learning situations contact Services for Students with Disabilities (342-1818). Please see to this as soon as possible and notify us so that we can make provisions in a timely manner.

Tentative Schedule and Assignments

Date	Event	Class	Daily Reading Assignment - Asia
September - W 3	Introduction	1	Introduction
F 5	General Geography of Asia	2
M 8	Geomorphology	3	Chapter 1- Review
W 10	Climatology, Climate and Its effects	4
Fr 12	Map Test 1 - China	5	PAPER DETAILS
M 15	People, Languages	6	Asia Links
W 17	Population Problems	7	China - 1 child
F 19	Agriculture, Minerals & Industries	8	China 1 Child Fact Sheet
M 22		9	Continuation of 1-child Policy
W 24	EXAMINATION I	10
F 26	China	11	Chapter 2 - China Review
M 29	China	12
October - W 1	China	13
F 3	Map Test 2 - Southeast Asia	14
M 6	China	15
W 8	China	16
F 10	China	17
M 13	China	18	Chapter 4 SE Asia Review
W 15	Southeast Asia	19
F 17	No classes - St. Joanne's Day
M 20	Southeast Asia	20
W 22	Southeast Asia	21
F 24	Map Test 3 - South Asia	22
M 27	EXAMINATION II	23
W 29	South Asia	24	Chapter 5 - South Asia Review
F 31	South Asia	25
November - M 3	South Asia	26
W 5	South Asia	27
F 7	South Asia	28
M 10	Map Test 4 -Japan and Korea	29	Chapter 3 - Japan & Korea Review
T 12	Japan	30
F 14	Japan	31
M 17	Japan	32
W 19	Japan	33
F 21	Japan	34
M 24	Japan	35
W 26	Koreas	36
27 & 28 Thanksgiving
December - M 1	South Korea	37
W 3	North Korea	38	Chapter 6 - Conclusions Review
F 5	Presentations	39
M 8	Presentations	40
W 10	Presentations	41
F 12	Presentations	42

FINAL Friday, December 19	10:00 AM to 11:52 AM

Links to Maps - Click below on the map you want, select the map by dragging your mouse from the LEFT margin to the Right margin across the map, and then PRINT the SELECTION. You should get most of the map on one page depending on your printer and settings.
(HINT: Go into File/Page Setup and delete the headers and footers and set the margins to 0")

Geography of Asia	10:00 to 10:52 MWF
Geo 3930, Section 01, 3 Credit Hours, Fall 2008	Boebel 227

Instructor:	Dr. H. Todd Stradford	Phone: 342-1674	E-mail: stradfot@uwplatt.edu
Office:	244 Gardner	Mailbox: 247 Gardner
Office Hours:	by appointment, and when I'm in my office.
	*Copies of* *Schedules* *and* *Maps* *are here*

Text:	*1--*	*The Nonwestern World,* Routledge, 2004
		PP Karan; (required)
	*2--*	*Goode's World Atlas*, 19th Edition (required)
		Asia Web Links
NOTE: Please bring your atlas to class, as I may refer to a map in it at any time.

		Click here for ASIA WORKBOOK

	Geography of Asia
	GEO 3930 - 01 Fall, 2008