GEOG 149
Border Studies: Globalization, Nation, Identity
Description: (Formerly numbered 134.) Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour (when scheduled). Analysis of history, production, and functions of contemporary borders. Designed to broaden understanding of and challenge dominant narratives about many physical, political, and conceptual borders that shape our daily lives, from national boundaries to security fences to discoveries about race and gender. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Spring 2025 - Prof. Potts is a gem. I purposefully look out for her classes, I've taken multiple because she's truly passionate about her work and insanely knowledgeable. It shows in her lectures and teaching style. She is very clear and organized, although the material can be dense at some points. I leave each class feeling like I've learned a ton, and she is very helpful outside of class/in office hours if you need help. That being said, I wouldn't say this class is an easy A, but it is 100% manageable. No assignments other than a weekly quiz that's pass/fail. The grade is based on 2 exams, an 'article analysis', discussion attendance, and quizzes. Take this class, if you do the work you'll leave with an A and a bigger brain.
Spring 2025 - Prof. Potts is a gem. I purposefully look out for her classes, I've taken multiple because she's truly passionate about her work and insanely knowledgeable. It shows in her lectures and teaching style. She is very clear and organized, although the material can be dense at some points. I leave each class feeling like I've learned a ton, and she is very helpful outside of class/in office hours if you need help. That being said, I wouldn't say this class is an easy A, but it is 100% manageable. No assignments other than a weekly quiz that's pass/fail. The grade is based on 2 exams, an 'article analysis', discussion attendance, and quizzes. Take this class, if you do the work you'll leave with an A and a bigger brain.