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COURSE SYLLABUS: Economic and Social Geography of Latin America

Course Title: Department: Instructor:

LA350 - Economic and Social Geography of Latin America Latin American Studies Dr. John D. Theodore, Ph.D., D.B.A., CMC - E-Mail - Vita

Course Description:
The course describes the geography of Latin America and the economic and social conditions that prevail in it.

Required book: Online Bookstore

Clauson,, David. (2003). Latin America and the Caribbean: Lands and People. New York. McGraw-Hill.
ISBN: 0072321440

Course Requirements:

1. Mid-term Exam. Essay. 2-4 pages. The student must contact the professor to arrange for the topic. 25%

2. Final Exam. Essay. 2-4 pages. The student must contact the professor to arrange for the topic. 25%

3. Term Paper. The topic will be selected by the student. APA Style. Minimum eight references. 50%

Grading Scale:

90 - 100% 80 - 89.99% 70 - 79.99% 60 - 69.99% below 60%

A B C D F

Grading:
Your grade in this course will be based on the following:

Mid-term Exam Final Exam Term Paper

25% 25% 50%

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Week #1
Chapter 1: The Changing Face of Latin American and the Caribbean.
Chapter 2: Landform Regions of Latin America and the Caribbean.

Submit to the professor via e-mail a 1-2-page summary of each chapter.

Week #2
Chapter 3: Weather and Climate.
Chapter 4: Natural Regions.

Submit to the professor via e-mail a 1-2-page summary of each chapter.

Week #3
Chapter 5: Iberian Heritage, Conquest, and Institutions.
Chapter 6: Political Change.

Submit to the professor via e-mail a 1-2-page summary of each chapter.

Week #4
Chapter 7: Race, Ethnicity, and Social Classes.

Submit to the professor via e-mail a 1-2-page summary of the chapter.

Mid-term Examination

Week #5
Chapter 8: Latin America as a Culture Region.
Chapter 9: Religion.

Submit to the professor via e-mail a 1-2-page summary of each chapter.

Week #6
Chapter 10: Agriculture and Agrarian Development

Submit to the professor via e-mail a 1-2-page summary of the chapter.

Week #7
Chapter 11: Mining, Manufacturing, and Tourism.

Submit to the professor via e-mail a 1-2-page summary of the chapter.

Week #8
Chapter 12: Urbanization, Population, and Migration.
Chapter 13: Development and Health.

Submit to the professor via e-mail a 1-2-page summary of each chapter.

Submit Final Exam
Submit the Term Paper