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
5 Map Tests	20 points each	100 points
Assignments	5 pts each	~25 points
1 Paper with	60 &	60 points
Presentation	40 points	40 points
	Total	~525 points

Letter Grades:	A	470-525 points	> 90%
	B	420-471	80 to 89%
	C	365-421	70 to 79%
	D	315-366	60 to 69%
	F	Below 315	< 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 5map tests will be given in the last 10-15 minutes 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.

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 communications device that rings or is seen being operated in class will require the owner to bring treats by the next class for the entire class or lose 5 points off on the next test.

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
January - W 23	Introduction-General Geography of Asia	1	Introduction
F 25	General characteristics	2	Text Chapter 1 - Introduction
M 28	General characteristics	3	Chapter 1- Review
W 30	General characteristics	4
February F 1	Map Test 1 - China	5	PAPER DETAILS
M 4	China	6	Text Chapter 2 - China
W 6	China	7	China Blog - 1 child
F 8	China	8	Continuation of 1-child Policy 2001
M 11	China	9
W 13	China	10
F 15	China	11	Chapter 2 - China Review
M 18	China	12	Text Chapter 4 - SE Asia
W 20	Southeast Asia	13
F 22	Map Test 2 - Southeast Asia	14
M 25	Southeast Asia	15
W 27	Southeast Asia	16	Chapter 4 SE Asia Review
March F 1	EXAM 1 - Intro; China; SE Asia	17
M 4	South Asia	18	Text Chapter 5- South Asia
W 6	South Asia	19
F 8	Map Test 3 - South Asia	20
M 11	South Asia	21
W 13	South Asia	22	Chapter 5 - South Asia Review
F 15	SW Asia	23	Text Chapter 6 - Middle East
M 18	SW Asia	24
W 20	SW Asia	25
F 22	Map Test 4 -Southwest Asia	26
	Spring Break - March 23 to 1 April
April - W 3	SW Asia	27	Chapter 6 - Southwest Asia Review
F 5	EXAM 2- South Asia & SW Asia	28
M 8	Japan	29	Text Chapter 3 - Japan and Korea
W 10	Japan	30
F 12	Map Test 5 -Japan and Korea	31
M 15	Japan	32
W 17	Japan	33
F 19	Japan	34
M 22	Japan	35
W 24	Koreas	36
F 26	Koreas	37
M 29	Koreas	38	Chapter 3 - Japan & Korea Review
May - W 1	Koreas	39
F 3	Presentations	40	Chapter 6 - Conclusions Review
M 6	Presentations	41
W 8	Presentations	42
F 10	Presentations	43	Papers due

	FINAL Friday, May 17		10:00 to 11:52
Posted Grades on D2L

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.

Geography of Asia	11:00 to 11:52 MWF
Geo 3930, Section 01, 3 Credit Hours, Spring 2013	Boebel 213

Instructor:	Dr. H. Todd Stradford	Phone: 342-1674	E-mail: stradfot@uwplatt.edu
Office:	262 Gardner	Mailbox: 247 Gardner
Office Hours:	by appointment, and when I'm in my office.
	*Copies of the* *Schedule* *and* *Maps* *are here*

Text:	*1--*	*The Nonwestern World,* Routledge, 2004
		PP Karan; (required)
	*2--*	*Goode's World Atlas* (or just use Google maps and Wikipedia)


		ASIA WORKBOOK & Reviews are now on D2L

	Geography of Asia	Current world population (estimated): .
	GEO 3930 - 01 Spring, 2013