12 Aug Why would a student of humankind invest in the study of geography?
Please upload a detailed essay outline for each of the following prompts, all in a single document (100 points each). They should each be at least two pages or roughly 250 words.
1.Why would a student of humankind invest in the study of geography? Assess the strengths of geography as a subject, and provide specific examples of how geographic awareness is utilized well in certain cases and in others ignored. Should any academic discipline ignore geography?
2.Provide a geographical interpretation of the concept of culture. In your interpretation, be sure to describe and demonstrate the key definitions, most significant processes, and critical variables of culture. Does culture make us unique?
3.Is the world crowded? Describe and demonstrate the most significant perceptions and realities of human populations today and in the past. Assess the most likely prospects for humankind’s conditions and propose at least four viable solutions to the population issues.
4.Geography provides unique insights into ethnicity. How do geographers interpret race and ethnicity? Using geography’s five themes, site (meaning describe the location) and situate (describe the human and physical landscapes) of at least 3 specific examples of your new understanding of ethnicity from around the world. Be sure to also demonstrate the interactions between popular culture and ethnicity.
5.Geographers and other social scientists say “language is the lens of culture.” How does language shape culture and help in the study of culture? Using geography’s five themes, site (describe the location) and situate (describe the human and physical landscapes) at least 3 of the the most significant times and places to demonstrate how language is one of the most essential pieces of a mosaic of culture.
Guidelines:
-It is REQUIRED to refer to graphics (maps, images, etc.) to illustrate your points (you don’t need to copy and paste, just refer).
-Essay breakdown should approximate one-half of each: text, your interpretation and analysis.
*Be sure to include: a clear and strong thesis in your short introduction; at least 10 key terms from the chapters; supportive statistics; and specific place examples.
The outlines are graded equally based on the following criteria:
1.Content: a thought-provoking thesis, analysis that demonstrates critical and analytical thinking, avoidance of generalizations that are not supported by evidence, clear position taken;
2.Evidence: specific examples that support your conclusions, use of the required readings and course dialogue, essay prompt answered thoroughly;
3.Organization: There is a focused thesis, a coherent progression of ideas, and an insightful conclusion that accurately sums up the main ideas.
4.Presentation Techniques: graphics, maps, charts, tables referenced to support the main arguments, and generally free of mechanical errors (run-ons, verb usage, etc.);
5.Citations: textbook, and other resources.
