SYLLABUS
Tulsa Community College
Fall 2012
Course: Cultural Geography Section/Call #: 203-12003
Day(s) and Time(s): Friday
Start and end dates:
August 24-Dec
1:00-3:50
Course Delivery Method: Lecture
Course format: 16 weeks on-site
Instructor: Mrs. Adjei
Office Hrs: 30 minutes after class
Office Email:
libbyaa@okstate.edu
TO CONTACT THE DIVISION
OFFICE/CAMPUS POLICE:
Division: Liberal Arts
Phone Number:595-8484
Campus Police: 595-7562
TO CONTACT ACADEMIC & CAMPUS
SERVICES:
Director: Mike Limas
Office:
Phone: 595-7000
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
None
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
An introduction to the basic concepts associated with people and their relationships to their
physical and cultural environments with an emphasis on social, economic and political factors etc.
NEXT COURSE(S) IN SEQUENCE:
TEXTBOOKS, SUPPLIES, & OTHER RESOURCES:
Title: Human Geography
Edition: 9th Edition
Author: Fouberg, Murphy, Blij
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The objectives of the course are to ensure that Tulsa Community College graduates have the
analytical and critical thinking skills, knowledge and attitudes to succeed in their work as well as by
communicating effectively with people of all backgrounds. Upon successful completion of this
course students will be able to—
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Explain the relationship that exist between people to their physical and cultural
environments by emphasizing societal influence and economic and political structures
Identify different types of maps and locating regions, countries and cultures
Analyze information about a country to determine its cultural profile and ultimately
develop a desire to honor cultural diversity while promoting cultural cooperation
TEACHING METHODS:
The instructor will employ the flowing methods to teach the subject matter: lectures, class
presentations, guest speakers, Internet sites and audio tapes and field trips.
EVALUATION TECHNIQUES:
I. Grading System- A= 2250-2150 B=-2150-2000 C=2000-1850 D=1850-1700 F= Below 1700
Group Projects: All students assigned to group must present information and work on the Power
Point together…
 Group Project- (400 pts total) Chapter Assignments (each group is assigned a chapter to
discuss in class). The chapter discussions must include a PowerPoint. Evaluation methods
will include how well you presented the information and did you cover key topics in the
chapter. (100 pts each)
 Nation Presentations: (300 pts total) Selection of groups will be determined by the teacher:
Criterion for Group Assignments- Groups must select one country other than the United
States to discuss in class. Research must include the name and location of the country
(choose a city, town or province), Discuss the culture, political structure, language spoken,
religion(s) practiced, ethnicity of the people and the effect of globalization (if any). A ten to
fifteen minute presentations is all that is required. A rubric will be given to each student
with the categories that must be covered. Creativity is a big plus!!!(100 pts each)
 Geography Map Quiz: (100 points)
 Final Exam: (100 points)
 Class Participation (100 points)….work hard to earn it! Answering questions, posing
questions, making comments based on observations are all considered a part of class
participation.
 Homework Assignments: Each week the class will be given homework ( 530 pts total)
 Blackboard: Each week a question will appear on blackboard. You are required to post one
primary post answering the question and then respond to one of your classmates post.
Please use the text and outside sources to answer the question Points per posted range
from 1-20 points= (320 points)
 Paper: You must use APA or MLA format when writing the paper. It must be at least 5 pages.
Please submit you title no later than December 2012. You can select a topic from the
textbook. (100 points)
 Attendance: (100 points)
ATTENDANCE:
Attendance Policy- Attendance is crucial to student doing well in the course. It is impossible to
participate fully when one is absent. Whenever personal circumstances necessitate being absent,
please contact me at one of my email addresses or call me at one of the number listed above.
Although you are absent from a class, you are still responsible for the class work. A student that is
absent four times or more will receive a one grade lower than what he or she earned.
LATE ASSIGNMENTS AND MAKE-UP WORK:
No Late Assignments.
Course Withdrawal: The deadline to withdraw from a course shall not exceed 3/4 the duration of
any class. Contact the Counseling Office at any TCC campus to initiate withdrawal from a course
('W' grade) or to change from Credit to Audit. Check the TCC Academic Calendar for deadlines.
Students who stop participating in the course and fail to withdraw may receive a course grade of
“F,” which may have financial aid consequences for the student.
COMMUNICATIONS:
Email: All TCC students receive a designated “MyTCC” email address (ex:
jane.doe@mail.tulsacc.edu). All communications to you about TCC and course assignments will be
sent to your MyTCC email address; and you must use MyTCC email to send email to, and receive
email from, the instructor regarding this course. Additional Contact Information: 918-706-57416
(TCC) orlibby.dawsonadje@mail.tulsacc.edu or pepperjack101@gmail.com.
Inclement Weather: TCC rarely closes. If extreme weather conditions or emergency
situations arise, TCC always gives cancellation notices to radio and television stations. This
information is also posted on the TCC website (www.tulsacc.edu).
GENERAL EDUCATION GOALS: General Education courses at TCC ensure that our graduates gain
skills, knowledge, and abilities that comprise a common foundation for their higher education and a
backdrop for their work and personal lives. TCC’s General Education goals are: Critical Thinking,
Effective Communication, Engaged Learning, and Technological
CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE: Open and mutually respectful communication of varied opinions,
beliefs, and perspectives during classroom or online discussion encourages the free exchange of
ideas that is essential to higher learning and to the ability to learn from each other. Use of any
electronic device is at the discretion of the instructor. Class time will consist of lectures, discussions,
group presentations, video presentations and guest speakers. Please take notes on all information
presented in class! College students are required to conduct them in a mature manner; therefore,
disruptive behavior is in excusable. Cell phones must be on silent or vibrate. Please step outside to
answer all calls!
SYLLABUS CHANGES: Occasionally, changes to the syllabus may be necessary. Students will be
notified of any changes to the syllabus in writing.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: TCC provides accommodations for qualifying students in
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For information, students may contact the
disabled Student Resource Center, 918-595-7115, or the Resource Center for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing, 918-595-7428V, 918-595-7434TTY.
ACADEMIC DISHONESTY: Academic dishonesty (cheating) is defined as the deception of others
about one’s own work or about the work of another. Academic dishonesty or misconduct is not
condoned or tolerated at campuses within the Tulsa Community College system. Tulsa Community
College adopts a policy delegating certain forms of authority for disciplinary action to the faculty.
Such disciplinary actions delegated to the faculty include, but are not limited to, the dismissal of
disrespectful or disorderly students from classes. In the case of academic dishonesty a faculty
member may:
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Require the student to redo an assignment or test, or require the student to complete a
substitute assignment or test;
Record a "zero" for the assignment or test in question;
Recommend to the student that the student withdraw from the class, or
administratively withdraw the student from the class;
Record a grade of "F" for the student at the end of the semester. Faculty may request
that disciplinary action be taken against a student at the administrative level by
submitting such a request to the Dean of Student Services.
INSTITUTIONAL STATEMENT: Each student is responsible for being aware of the
information contained in the TCC Catalog, the TCC Student Policies & Resources Handbook,
and semester information listed in the class schedule. All information may be viewed on the
TCC website: www.tulsacc.edu