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Why Geography?
"When you point out that, yes, things happen over time, and
so have a history, but that they also happen in space at particular
places, so they must also have a geography, people either
do a "Huh?," or sit back and say, "Hm, yes, I never thought
about it like that before." - Peter
Gould
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On Doing Geography
"All a geographer needs to do research is a fast car, a clean
windshield, and a cavalier attitude."
--Professor Gary
Gaile
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Geography is More than Facts
"There are no facts as such. We must always begin by introducing
a meaning in order for there to be a fact"
-- Friederich Nietzsche
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Doing Good in the World
"The noblest question in the world is What Good may I
do in it?"
-- Benjamin Franklin
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Some of our readings are in Adobe PDF Format. If you do not have
the reader you can get it free from Adobe.

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Discussion
Guides
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Discussion
1: The Geography of Breakfast
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Discussion
2: The Geography of McGlobalization
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Discussion
3: The Political Geography of Population
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Discussion
4: The Geography of Environmental Justice
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5: The Geography of Midterm Exams |
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6: The Geography of Culture and Landscape |
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Discussion
7: The Geography of Segregation
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Discussion
8: The Geography of Gender
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Discussion
9: The Geography of Development
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Discussion
10: The Geography of Commercial Agriculture
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| Discussion 11:
The Geography of Voting |
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Discussion
12: The Geography of Post 9/11 Politics
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Discussion
13: The Geography of Urbanization
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Discussion
14: The Geography of Vocation
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| Guides
and Resources for Success in GEO 101 |
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Glossary
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Writing
an “A” Essay
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| Grading Guide for
Short Essays |
| Guide
to Citing Sources for Geography 101 |
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General Advice for Studying for
Exams
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Sample
Exam Questions
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Note on Printing Question Sheets
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First Each discussion page includes the questions at the end (see
example). Some browsers (Internet Explorer) will automatically
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do this, a link to discussion questions formatted for printing can
be found in the upper right hand corner of each discussion page
(see example).
You may cut and paste the questions into a word processor and type
your answers if you wish. This also allows you to save a copy for
future reference and review.
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Credits and Acknowledgments
Edited by
Michael Longan
Department of Geography
and Meteorology
Valparaiso University
Contributors
to the material within include: Bruce D’Arcus, Jennifer
Foster, Scott Kirsch, Michael Longan, Don Mitchell, Caroline Nagel,
Gabe Preston, Lynn Staeheli, Kerstin Switala, Paul Talbot, Dana Triplett
Thanks to Jon Kilpinen,
Ron Janke, Craig Clark, Becky Byrum, Bharath Ganesh Babu, and Rusta
Ault at Valparaiso University who have provided encouragement and advice
useful in getting this manual produced. Though most of it has changed
significantly over the years this discussion manual was originally developed
at the University of Colorado at Boulder. The material that remains
is used here with permission. The input of those TAs who taught from
1994 to 2000 has been invaluable. In no particular order, thanks to:
“Jacques,” Belinda, Gabe, Donna, Kerstin, Anna, Sarah, Mark, Waleed,
Gabrielle, Brian, Christina, Gary, Alice, Hannah, Daanish, Lisa, Kristina,
Barbara, Mike, Luiza, Bruce, Jennifer, Scott, Pam, Tammi, Mark, and
David. Thank you also to faculty members Lynn Staeheli, Don Mitchell,
Jim Huff, Simon Batterbury, and Rachel Silvey who have all taught this
course and who have provided invaluable advice and guidance. Thank you
also to the geography faculty at Gustavus, Adolphus College including
Bob Douglas, Mark Bjelland, and Colleen Keen who have provided inspiration
and advice.