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Author Archives: Donald Rallis
Amsterdam: A Cesspool of Corruption?
As I frequently point out, the world looks different depending on where you look at it from.
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English is so global, so why learn another language?
We had a discussion in class a while ago about the value of learning another language other than your own home tongue. An interesting discussion of this very topic was posted yesterday on the New York Times website. The discussion … Continue reading
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First attempt at polling a dismal failure :(
Only twelve of the 76 people in the two sections of World Regional Geography voted in the first poll I posted on Cel.ly. Here are the results: What do you think of the idea of taking polls? Should I keep … Continue reading
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Why our education system lags so far behind Finland’s
In class this week, we have spoken quite a bit about education, and about the ways in which the U.S. education system has failed us (i.e. you.) A recent article in The Atlantic, ‘What Americans Keep Ignoring About Finland’s School … Continue reading
Does spelling count? A follow-up
We spoke in class on Tuesday about the fact that the names we use (in English) for other countries are often different from the names they have in local languages. I learned today that there is a word for this … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Geography, Subsaharan Africa
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For Spring 2012 students in Geog 101
First and foremost, welcome to World Regional Geography! I hope you find the course interesting, informative, and perhaps even entertaining. This post contains some very important information about the course, how it is organized, and where you can find the … Continue reading
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First Online Assignment Posted
I have spent much of the weekend exploring the intricacies of Canvas, and the product of my efforts is the first online assignment (you should have received an e-mail telling you about it.) If you come across any technical or … Continue reading
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Welcome to World Regional Geography
Welcome to Geog 101, World Regional Geography! I hope that you will find the coming semester rewarding, interesting, and helpful, and that by the middle of December you will understand a little more about geography, the world and, I hope, … Continue reading
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The Cambodian Genocide
I talked briefly during Friday’s online class about the Cambodian Genocide, and asked you to read my blog entry on the subject. Last week, the PBS program POV broadcast a documentary on the genocide. In the film Cambodian journalist Thet … Continue reading