Introduction to Geography - Review the power point lecture from class. Warning: this may not have the most up to date file. This is only a general overview it does not include all the diagrams, drawings, and discussions from class but it is a good place to start and a helpful review.
Cultural Geography as defined by Wikipedia
Cultural Geography and Careers as defined by the American Association of Geographers
Some definitions you may find useful while exploring the world of cultural geography
As Rubenstein defines it: the body of customary beliefs, material traits, and social forms that together constitute, the distinct tradition of a group of people.
More Definitions and Metaphors
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Geographic Information Systems: an explanation from a GIS company
Space, place, and Scale
Site Vs Situation
Geographic Grid
An Introduction to the Geographic Grid from Dr. Rodrigue at California State University:
A definition and information from Wikipedia
A detailed examination of the concept of "REGION"
A geographic history of regions from National geographic
Formal, Functional and Vernacular Regions
Geographic Diffusion
Definition: movements of people, goods, or ideas
Expansion Diffusion:
More on expansion diffusion
Relocation Diffusion: the actual movement of individuals who have already adopted an idea or innovation and carry it to a new, perhaps distant locale, where they proceed to disseminate it.
--Migrant diffusion: when an innovation originates somewhere and enjoys strong but brief adoption there
A General Overview of Diffusion
A great overview/review of our introduction to Cultural Geography
REVIEW OBJECTIVES
Course Practice Questions
Concept Review, thinking spatially and Quick review Questions from Chapter One
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