Program Goals

CSU Stanislaus • Department of Anthropology & Geography  • One University Circle • Turlock, CA 95382

Phone: 209-667-3127 •  Fax: 209-667-3324 •  Last Updated: October 19, 2009

¨ Foster understanding of human society, the natural environment, and the interdependence between the two.

 

¨ Provide basic familiarity with complex concepts, theories and research methods fundamental to geographic study.

 

¨ Stimulate awareness of geographical perspectives through analysis of spatial patterns and processes that reflect and inform social, environmental, political, economic, and cultural practices.

 

¨ Provide students opportunities to employ observational and analytical skills to the study of space, place, and environment on scales from the local to the global.

 

¨ Stimulate awareness of critical human and environmental issues facing the world today, including contemporary debates on globalization and global change.

 

¨ Provide students with field experiences in a variety of natural and socio-cultural environments.

 

¨ Provide students with opportunities to develop an in-depth understanding of other countries and people and an appreciation of the complexity and interrelationship of today’s global society.