Module Title: Understanding Landscapes: Natural, Cultural, and the Impact of Globalization
Objective: To differentiate between natural landscapes and cultural landscapes, understand their significance, and explore how globalization influences landscape transformation.
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Content Overview:
1. Introduction to Landscapes
Definition of Landscapes: Visible features of an area, including both natural and human-made elements.
Importance: Understanding landscapes is crucial in geography and human interaction.
2. Natural Landscapes
Definition and Characteristics: Features created by natural processes.
Examples:
Amazon Rainforest
Grand Canyon
Mount Everest
Geomorphological Processes: How natural forces shape these landscapes.
3. Cultural Landscapes
Definition and Characteristics: Areas modified by human activity.
Examples:
The Great Wall of China
Terraced rice fields
Historic city centers
Influence of Human Activity: How cultural landscapes reflect human interaction with the environment.
4. The Role of Globalization
Definition of Globalization: Increased interconnectedness among countries.
Key Concepts:
Cultural exchange and hybridization
Economic integration and urbanization
Environmental impacts and infrastructure development
Social dynamics and migration
5. Comparative Analysis
Differences Between Natural and Cultural Landscapes: Key distinctions and their significance.
Influence on Culture and Economy: How landscapes shape social practices and economic activities.
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Activities:
1. Discussion Questions:
What are the key differences between natural and cultural landscapes?
How do human activities modify natural landscapes?
2. Case Study:
Choose a cultural landscape (e.g., Vigan) and analyze its historical significance and reflection of human-environment interaction.
3. Field Activity (if applicable):
Visit a local landscape (natural or cultural) and document interactions between human activity and the environment.
4. Research Project:
Investigate a city exemplifying cultural hybridization (e.g., Dubai) and present findings.
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Assessment:
Short Quiz: Definitions and examples of natural vs. cultural landscapes.
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