This weblog is designed to support students taking GEOG 340 (World Regions in Global Context).

The course is 100% online, and the course site that contains lectures, discussion fora, exams, etc., can be accessed by registered students via Learn@UW.

Here is the My Course Guide summary:

Geography 340 (World Regions in Global Context), 3 cr

Course Description: Survey of development and change within each of the world’s regions (e.g., Africa, Southeast Asia). Attention devoted to environment and society; history, economy, and demographic change; culture and politics; future challenges; key actors. Online course.

Pre-Reqs: Sophomore standing; Open to freshmen with consent of instructor

Level: Intermediate
Breadth: Social Science
L&S Credit Type: C
Open to 1st Year

Here is the Summer 2013 syllabus (in PDF format).

The course instructor is Professor Kris Olds. Kris’ office hours are Mondays 9:30-11:30 am in Room 346 Science Hall.

The course TA is Ms. Samantha Green. Samantha’s office hours are Mondays 2:30-4:30 pm at the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery building.

If you have any questions, check out the main page of the this website and/or email Kris or Samantha!

Paris, August 2012