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SPECIAL STUDIES
2026 Spring Term
1-3 Units
Geography 496
Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable one time for a maximum of 6 credits in major/degree.
Class Schedule
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Meeting Details & Topic |
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Syllabus |
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01A-LEC 3337
3 Units
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01/26 - 05/09
(1)
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MW 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
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Benjamin Agbemor
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 UH0150
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The African Environment
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This course applies geographic frameworks of place, space and scale to examine Africa’s diverse states and communities. It explores the continent’s contemporary challenges and resilience within historical and contemporary global contexts. Students will engage critically with common misconceptions and stereotypes about Africa, while developing nuanced perspectives on the continent. The course will examine sustainability issues, natural resource utilization, and alternative development pathways for the future of Africa.
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