Regional concepts includes a systematic study of  the Worlds geographic realms, including Europe, United  States- Canada, Russia, Middle America, South America, Southwest Asia, Southeast Asia, East Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa and Australia- New Zealand. Geographic concepts, such as map reading and spatial analysis are first introduced. Then , the world is classified into geographic realms and regions using both physical and social criteria. Each realm results from a unique interaction between the human societies and the physical and biological environment. The physical, cultural, political and social features of each realms are studied, along with any special regional concern. Students will learn the relationships between the global, the regional and the local levels, particularly how places are inserted in regional and global processes. Students will see how human activities and the regional environment interact, particularly how societies reflect their regional environment. Through the case studies the students will explore the regions resources, climatic conditions, physical features, economic development, religions and cultural variations.

Learning Outcomes:

1. Understand the main regions of the world in terms of both their uniqueness and similarities.
2. Understand how human activities and the regional environment interact, particularly how societies reflect their regional environment.
3. Understand the perspective about social and cultural diversity of the world.
4. Understand the climate, landforms, and resources of major countries of the world.

Text Books:

1. Deblij, H. J. D., & Muller, P. O. (2011). The world Today: Concepts and Regions in Geography. New York, USA: John Wiley & sons Inc.
2. Bradshaw, M., & White, G. W. (2007). Contemporary World Regional Geography: Global connections, local voices.  Boston, USA:  McGraw-Hill Higher Education.

Course Start Date: January 13, 2020

Course End Date:   May 08, 2020

Class Timing

Tuesday       12:00- 1:00   PM

Thursday      09:00 -10:00 AM

Friday           09:00 -10:00 AM

Assessment Criteria: Total Marks 100

Sessional: 20 [Assignments (05) Presentations (05) Quiz (05) Attendance (05)]

Mid Term (Term Paper): 30

Final exam: 50