University of Texas Arlington

In this course, we will examine the intersection of the disciplines of geography, cartography, and history.  The field of historical geography and cartography involves a wide variety of topics such as the development of cultural landscapes over time, the spatial organization of human activities over time, and the interaction of humans with their environment over time.  One historical geographer, D. W. Meinig, defines the field as the “geography of the past”.  Readings for this course will focus on the historical geography of the United States, but students may select readings on non-U.S. historical geography for the literature review assignment.  We will examine key themes and topics such as landscape, settlement, migration, labor, empire, human-environment interaction, race, gender, and urbanization – among many others.

Historical geography can be defined as “the study of the geography of the past”.  In this course, we will examine the geography of the United States since the mid-nineteenth century.  The study of historical geography involves viewing geography through the lens of time by asking how geographic patterns have changed over time.  It also involves viewing history through the lens of geography by asking how geographic patterns have influenced the events of the past. 

Human geography is a field that involves the study of the spatial distribution and spatial relationships of human activities on the earth’s surface.  It involves a wide array of subjects and approaches that tend to intersect with other social science disciplines.  We will read about and discuss many of themes current in the field.  These include geographies that are cultural, political, historical, economic, social, and so on.  The course is designed to introduce you to these various ways of studying the geography of human activities and to relate the many ideas and concepts of human geography to your life and the world around you.

Human geography is a field that involves the study of the spatial distribution and spatial relationships of human activities on the earth’s surface.  It involves a wide array of subjects and approaches that tend to intersect with other social science disciplines.  We will read about and discuss many of themes current in the field.  These include geographies that are cultural, political, historical, economic, social, and so on.  The course is designed to introduce you to these various ways of studying the geography of human activities and to relate the many ideas and concepts of human geography to your life and the world around you.

Historical geography can be defined as “the study of the geography of the past”.  In this course, we will examine the geography of the United States from the colonial era to the mid-nineteenth century.  The study of historical geography involves viewing geography through the lens of time by asking how geographic patterns have changed over time.  It also involves viewing history through the lens of geography by asking how geographic patterns have influenced the events of the past

Historical geography can be defined as “the study of the geography of the past”.  In this course, we will examine the geography of the United States from the colonial era to the mid-nineteenth century.  The study of historical geography involves viewing geography through the lens of time by asking how geographic patterns have changed over time.  It also involves viewing history through the lens of geography by asking how geographic patterns have influenced the events of the past

Historical geography can be defined as “the study of the geography of the past”.  In this course, we will examine the geography of the United States since the mid-nineteenth century.  The study of historical geography involves viewing geography through the lens of time by asking how geographic patterns have changed over time.  It also involves viewing history through the lens of geography by asking how geographic patterns have influenced the events of the past. 

Historical geography can be defined as “the study of the geography of the past”.  In this course, we will examine the geography of the United States since the mid-nineteenth century.  The study of historical geography involves viewing geography through the lens of time by asking how geographic patterns have changed over time.  It also involves viewing history through the lens of geography by asking how geographic patterns have influenced the events of the past. 

Human geography is a field that involves the study of the spatial distribution and spatial relationships of human activities on the earth’s surface.  It involves a wide array of subjects and approaches that tend to intersect with other social science disciplines.  We will read about and discuss many of themes current in the field.  These include geographies that are cultural, political, historical, economic, social, and so on.  The course is designed to introduce you to these various ways of studying the geography of human activities and to relate the many ideas and concepts of human geography to your life and the world around you.

Historical geography can be defined as “the study of the geography of the past”.  In this course, we will examine the geography of the United States from the colonial era to the mid-nineteenth century.  The study of historical geography involves viewing geography through the lens of time by asking how geographic patterns have changed over time.  It also involves viewing history through the lens of geography by asking how geographic patterns have influenced the events of the past. 

Historical geography can be defined as “the study of the geography of the past”.  In this course, we will examine the geography of the United States from the colonial era to the mid-nineteenth century.  The study of historical geography involves viewing geography through the lens of time by asking how geographic patterns have changed over time.  It also involves viewing history through the lens of geography by asking how geographic patterns have influenced the events of the past. 

Geography involves the study of spatial distributions and spatial relationships on the earth’s surface.  The central questions of geographic inquiry are “what is where?” “why there?” and “who cares?”  In this course, we will explore major world regions through the perspective of globalization and global issues.  The course readings will introduce you to key issues in each world region as well as transnational issues that continue to shape our increasingly interconnected world. 

Historical geography can be defined as “the study of the geography of the past”.  In this course, we will examine the geography of the United States since the mid-nineteenth century.  The study of historical geography involves viewing geography through the lens of time by asking how geographic patterns have changed over time.  It also involves viewing history through the lens of geography by asking how geographic patterns have influenced the events of the past. 

Human geography is a field that involves the study of the spatial distribution and spatial relationships of human activities on the earth’s surface.  It involves a wide array of subjects and approaches that tend to intersect with other social science disciplines.  We will read about and discuss many of themes current in the field.  These include geographies that are cultural, political, historical, economic, social, and so on.  The course is designed to introduce you to these various ways of studying the geography of human activities and to relate the many ideas and concepts of human geography to your life and the world around you.

An introduction to the political, social, economic, and cultural history of the United States to 1865. This course is designed to help students understand and evaluate their society, comprehend the historical experience, and further develop reading and writing competencies and critical thinking skills.

We will explore the historical geography of nineteenth-century America through multiple readings that offer interdisciplinary perspectives on the ‘geography of the American past’.   At the beginning of the semester, we will read two volumes of Donald Meinig’s epic survey of American historical geography.  The second portion of the course will focus on the more specific topics of cartography, the acquisition of geographical knowledge of America, and American notions about their physical environment.  In the final portion of the semester, we will discuss William Cronon’s masterpiece on the urban geography of Chicago and its surroundings.  The primary emphasis of the course is on national perspectives, but transnational and transatlantic issues are relevant and embedded in the assigned readings.

Historical geography can be defined as “the study of the geography of the past”.  In this course, we will examine the geography of the United States from the colonial era to the mid-nineteenth century.  The study of historical geography involves viewing geography through the lens of time by asking how geographic patterns have changed over time.  It also involves viewing history through the lens of geography by asking how geographic patterns have influenced the events of the past. 

An introduction to geographical perspectives. An exploration of human activities from a local to a global scale. Emphasis on mapping and interpreting patterns and processes of human geography

We will trace the development and evolution of formal education in the United States from the schools of the colonial era to the present-day.  Through multiple reading assignments and discussions, we will examine how American educators over time have responded to issues such as the purpose of schooling, who should pay for schooling, what students should learn, how should students learn, and who should be educated. 

**Successful completion of HIST 3300 is strongly encouraged.

Survey of the geography of major world regions. Introduces global issues from a regional perspective with an emphasis on developing an understanding of the connections between and differences among world regions.

Survey of the geography of major world regions. Introduces global issues from a regional perspective with an emphasis on developing an understanding of the connections between and differences among world regions.

Methods and materials for social studies teaching and learning at the secondary school level. Emphasis on establishing a productive classroom environment, curriculum planning, implementation of effective instructional strategies, integration of educational technologies, and assessing student learning. Includes field-experience in a social studies classroom in a local middle or high school.

Examination of materials, methods, content, and assessment learning experiences associated with middle level social studies. Content areas include history, geography, economics, government, citizenship, culture, science, technology, and society. Opportunities to demonstrate application of current researched-based theory occur in a service learning experience. This course also includes a twenty hour field component. Prerequisite: EDML 4350.