A Geographical Perspective of World History: Contribution to an Interdisciplinary Course.

Bigelow, Bruce

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Publication Date: 1989

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A Geographical Perspective of World History: Contribution to an Interdisciplinary Course.

Bigelow, Bruce

Journal of Geography, v88 n6 p221-24 Nov-Dec 1989

Explains how a world civilization course at Butler University (Indiana) was significantly enhanced after a geographic perspective was used to introduce students to various cultures. Describes the units on China and pre-revolutionary Russia. Outcomes included a better understanding and appreciation for geography by both students and teachers. (GG)

Descriptors: Area Studies, Foreign Countries, Geographic Concepts, Geographic Regions, Geography Instruction, Global Approach, Higher Education, Instructional Development, Instructional Innovation, Integrated Activities, Interdisciplinary Approach, Multicultural Education, World History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: China; Russia

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