GEOG 130 — Human Geography: The Cultural Landscape
Introduction to the study of the dynamics and complex relationships between the Earth's people and the ever-changing world in which they live. Special attention given to the historical role of the human-environment relationship, as well as the influences of language, religion, and other cultural factors in shaping the world's many cultures. Topics investigated on a global, regional and local scale include: origin and diffusion of the world's major languages and religions; population and settlement patterns; political and economic systems; methods of livelihood; the role of technology in our rapidly changing world. Emphasis is on human-environment relations and understanding and appreciation of our diverse multicultural world. Local field trips link course materials to real-world phenomena. (C-ID GEOG 120) (CSU/UC) (AA/AS-4, Cal-GETC-4)
Part of
- General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences
- University Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Geography (GEOG)
- Degree Requirements and Transfer Information
- Humanities Associate in Arts
- Geography Associate in Science
- Political Science Associate in Arts
- University Studies - Social and Behavioral Sciences (AA)
- University Studies - Mathematics and Natural Science and Computer Science (AS)