To deepen our understanding of the fundamental conceptual tools human geographers use that we examined in class today, I want you to create a blog post that resembles an extended "Geography" or "Location" section of a Wikipedia entry for PAS, focusing on the geographical profile of Hsinchu. We will use some of these to actually improve the current Wikipedia entry.
Specifically, your post must integrate images and text to teach an authentic audience the following:
Be sure to define all of the key terms, use accurate (cited) data, and provide detailed explanations and appropriate images that enhance the viewers' understanding.
Having done all of the above, use the information you have generated as facts and examples to support answers to the following Essential Questions:
As always, the presentation from today can be found on Google Drive.
This assignment must be completed before class on Friday.
Specifically, your post must integrate images and text to teach an authentic audience the following:
- Explain the location of PAS/Hsinchu in detail in terms of toponym, site, and situation.
- Explain the location of PAS/Hsinchu in terms of regions. Identify and explain three formal regions that this school is located within and give a reason for each. Do the same for functional and vernacular regions.
- Explain PAS’ location in terms of density, concentration, and pattern in Hsinchu,
- Explain how PAS and its location in Hsinchu reflects the globalization of economy and culture.
- Bonus: Explain the spatial characteristics of an advantaged or disadvantaged group in Hsinchu, showing how cultural identity is spatially organized.
Be sure to define all of the key terms, use accurate (cited) data, and provide detailed explanations and appropriate images that enhance the viewers' understanding.
Having done all of the above, use the information you have generated as facts and examples to support answers to the following Essential Questions:
- What are the most important ways in which Hsinchu can be described as a unique place?
- What are the most important ways in which Hsinchu is similar to other places on earth?
As always, the presentation from today can be found on Google Drive.
This assignment must be completed before class on Friday.