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World Regions

Unit code: CLB109
Credit points: 12
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This unit offers an introductory geographical overview of global regions. This is an excellent basis from which to develop an understanding of complex interrelationships between regions and nations. The integrated knowledge gained is of current and practical value to professionals in many fields requiring a knowledge of international affairs including teachers, planners, journalists, business managers and travellers and people in general.

Availability
Semester Available
2013 Semester 1 Yes

Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

NB: INFORMATION IN THIS UNIT OUTLINE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE PRIOR TO COMMENCEMENT OF SEMESTER

World Regions offers the student an introductory geographical perspective of the world. It is an excellent basis from which to develop an understanding of the interrelationships between people and the environment in different regions of the world. The integrated knowledge gained is of current and practical value to professionals in many fields requiring a knowledge of international relationships including teachers, planners, journalists, business managers, tourists and the general population.

Aims

The course offers an introduction to the study of Geography and examines a variety of the world's major regions and sub-regions and examines the relationships and interconnections of human and physical environments within these.

Allied with this is the development of essential geographical skills of mapping and statistical analysis.

Objectives

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:


  1. Demonstrate a knowledge of the regional approach of geography and its application at continental and sub-continental spatial scales.

  2. Illustrate and explain how interactions between physical and human landscape elements create distinctive regional landscape assemblages.

  3. Identify, describe and analyse key regional landscape features and interactions that characterise regions.

  4. Identify key contemporary social, cultural, resource and hazard issues which affect the sustainability and resilience of world regions.

    5. Demonstrate basic geographical skills in relation to map interpretation and statistical analysis.

Content

This unit introduces students to the world's significant geographic regions through a basic introduction to their physical and human landscapes. The course highlights key themes in both physical and human geography within each region. Lectures will feature examples and critical analyses of specific human-environment interactions within the regions in the contexts of resource management, natural hazards, population, cultural change and economic development.

Tutorials will build on the lectures but also include the development of basic mapping and statistical interpretation skills.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Teaching approaches include lectures and tutorials based on video material and practical exercises.

Assessment

Please note - To obtain a pass grade of "4" in this unit, students must complete BOTH assessment items and obtain a pass grade on the final examination.Students will receive both written and oral feedback on their assessment items.

Assessment name: Mid-Semester Examination
Description: Mid-term Examination (Written) - Student performance will be assessed on the basis of 2 examinations (Mid-term and End-of-term) which will include both formative and summative elements. Exam typically includes:

  • Map Question

  • Definitions

  • Short answer

Relates to objectives: 1 - 4.
Weight: 40%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid-semester

Assessment name: Final Examination
Description: Final Examination (Written) - Student performance will be assessed on the basis of 2 examinations (Mid-term and End-of-term) which will include both formative and summative elements. Exam typically includes:

  • Map Question

  • Definitions

  • Short answer

  • Extended written response

Relates to objectives: 1 - 4.
Weight: 60%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Exam Period

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Type: text
Author: de Blij, H.J. & Muller, P.O.
Title: Realms, Regions and Concepts
Year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley
Edition: 15

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Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 09-Nov-2012