EUROPE
Geography 102
World Regional Geography
Chapter 1
BasicsLingering world influenceNumerous nation-states plagued by internal separatist movementsPhysiographyWestern extremity of Eurasian landmassWide range of topographic, climatic, and soil conditionsEconomic GeographyHigh degree of differentiation and specializationInternational economic integrationManufacturing dominant with high levels of productivityPopulation GeographyWell-off, well-educated, highly urbanized, but aging, populationDeclining population in many countriesInternational immigration
Physical
LandscapesCentral Landscapes Hills and plateaus loaded with raw materialsAlpine Mountains Western Uplands North European LowlandAvenue for human migrationMost of Europe’s leading cities are located hereMany major rivers and connecting waterways
*Among the physical landscapes of Europe, the North European Lowland is by far the most important. Among the things listed above, most of the continents wars have been fought here as well. This is a densely populated landscape that has contributed dramatically to Europe’s rise to dominance on the international scene.
Climate Categories
Relative LocationRelative Location – the location of a place in relation to other locations/placesIs the relative location of Europe favorable? YESIt is at the heart of the land hemisphere It has maximum efficiency for contact with the rest of the worldEvery part of Europe is close to the sea – a peninsula of peninsulasIt has hundreds of miles of navigable waterways and system of canalsThere are moderate distances between European countriesOther geographical benefits…Wide range of climates Varied store of raw materialsHome to numerous cultural-linguistic peoples
*Favorable relative locationIf you look at all of the landmasses in the world, Europe lies at the heart. Because it lies at the heart, Europe is not too far from any other landmass. Making things even better, Europe is close to the sea, making this contact easier. Not only is Europe close to the sea, but it also has hundreds of miles of waterways etc that make transportation between and within countries easier. Finally, European countries are close together and the distances between countries is very small making interaction easy.
Relative Location
*What we mean by the heart of the land hemisphere.
Historical GeographyPeopled during the retreat of the last glaciersAncient GreeceAchievements in political science, philosophy, and the arts that have endured for 25 centuriesRomeFirst-metropolitan-scale urban center in EuropeUnparalleled infrastructure – the foundations of society; urban centers, transport networks, communications, energy distribution systems, farms, factories, mines, schools, hospitals, postal services, and policed/armed forcesLocal Functional Specialization – particular people in particular places concentrate on the production of particular goods and servicesElba - iron oreParts of North Africa - granariesS ...
A Geographic Profile of Europe
Chapter 4
4 Delineating EuropeTraditionally, Europe is classified as one of the world’s seven continents, but it is not a distinct landmassActually an appendage or subcontinent of EurasiaEurope is the culture region made up of the countries of Eurasia lying west of Turkey, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and MoldovaThe traditional physical dividing line between Europe and Asia is drawn from the Ural Mountains down to the Caucasus, which technically places the majority of the above-mentioned countries within Europe
Political
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4.1.1 Europe’s SubregionsSubregions of EuropeEuropean CoreUK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, and the microstates of Andorra, Monaco, and LiechtensteinGenerally includes the countries with the largest populations and most important economic and political roles in EuropeNorthern EuropeDenmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and FinlandSouthern EuropePortugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, Malta, and CyprusEastern EuropeEstonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, and Slovenia
4.1.2 Small but Powerful EuropeArea of Europe is half that of the U.S. “Lower 48”Europe contains one of the world’s great clusters of human populationPopulation of 532 million (2007)1 out of every 13 people in the world is a EuropeanPopulation density varies widely1,038 persons per square mile in the NetherlandsOnly 8 persons per square mile in IcelandFour countries, alone, comprise half of Europe’s populationGermany 82 millionFrance 63 millionUnited Kingdom 63 millionItaly 61 million
Population Distribution of Europe
Population Cartogram of Europe
4.1.3 Belts of Energy, Industries, and CitiesGreatest population densities found in 2 belts of industrialization and urbanization near historical sources of coal and hydroelectric powerNorth-South from the UK to ItalyEast-West from UK to PolandThese belts contain large cities and produce more goods and services than the rest of Europe combinedOnly three other areas on Earth resemble Europe’s urban-industrial beltsEastern North AmericaJapanChina
4.1.4 Why is Europe’s Population Declining?Europe has transitioned from preindustrial high birth and death rates to postindustrial low birth and death ratesPopulation of Europe peaked in 1997“Birth Dearth”Low Birth RatesEmployed and educated women choosing not to devote
time and money necessary to raise childrenFertility rate below population replacement levelNo European country maintaining its population through birthsEurope’s population aging faster than all other world regionsStrategiesCash incentives (“baby bounties”) to parents who have multiple childrenOffering welfare benefits to immigrants
4.1.5 Bring on the Immigrants?If birth rates remain at their current low level, the European Union will have .
The document provides an overview of Western Europe, covering its historic development from Greek and Roman civilizations through the Renaissance and Industrial Revolution. It then summarizes the region's physical characteristics, climate types, ecosystems, people and cultures, economics focused on manufacturing and trade, and educational systems across countries like Finland, France, Italy and the UK.
Europe has several physical characteristics. It includes four peninsulas and three main islands. It is home to many fjords and two major mountain ranges, the Alps and Pyrenees. Rivers such as the Danube, Rhine, Seine and Thames are important. It has a varied climate affected by ocean currents. Economically, many industrial centers developed near coal and iron deposits. Trade and transportation links, like rivers, canals and the Chunnel are significant. Culturally, Europe was the birthplace of democracy, the industrial revolution and has had a large influence globally through colonization and alliances like NATO.
Europe has several physical characteristics. It includes four peninsulas and three main islands: Great Britain, Ireland, and Sicily. It also contains many fjords and two major mountain ranges, the Alps and Pyrenees. Rivers such as the Danube, Rhine, Seine, and Thames historically served as important transportation and trade routes. Culturally, Europe is the birthplace of modern democracy and industrialization and contains iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Colosseum, and Westminster Abbey across various cities that act as cultural and economic centers.
Europe has experienced significant political, economic, and social changes over the past century. It transitioned from a population boom to declining birth rates and an aging population. The European Union was formed to promote cooperation among European countries and foster shared economic prosperity. However, the EU faces ongoing challenges in balancing the interests of larger and smaller member states and articulating unified policies.
The document summarizes several key factors that influenced historical development patterns in Europe:
1) Southern Europe, particularly Greece, contributed ideas and philosophy through figures like the Greeks and organization through the Romans, who expanded infrastructure like roads.
2) Groups like the Vikings, though often seen as warriors, were also skilled traders who established important trade routes throughout Northern Europe and beyond during the Dark Ages.
3) Connections established through trade, infrastructure, and cultural exchanges by Greeks, Romans, and Vikings played pivotal roles in shaping Europe's economic development and interconnectedness.
1) Between the 1500s and 1900s, European nations colonized much of the world due to geographic and technological advantages over other regions.
2) Europe's location on the Eurasian landmass and network of rivers allowed agriculture, technology, and culture to spread widely.
3) Developments like the plow, domesticated animals, and immunity to diseases gave Europeans military and economic dominance over other cultures.
A Geographic Profile of Europe
Chapter 4
4 Delineating EuropeTraditionally, Europe is classified as one of the world’s seven continents, but it is not a distinct landmassActually an appendage or subcontinent of EurasiaEurope is the culture region made up of the countries of Eurasia lying west of Turkey, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine, and MoldovaThe traditional physical dividing line between Europe and Asia is drawn from the Ural Mountains down to the Caucasus, which technically places the majority of the above-mentioned countries within Europe
Political
&
Physical
Geographies
of Europe
4.1.1 Europe’s SubregionsSubregions of EuropeEuropean CoreUK, Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, and the microstates of Andorra, Monaco, and LiechtensteinGenerally includes the countries with the largest populations and most important economic and political roles in EuropeNorthern EuropeDenmark, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and FinlandSouthern EuropePortugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, Malta, and CyprusEastern EuropeEstonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Serbia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, and Slovenia
4.1.2 Small but Powerful EuropeArea of Europe is half that of the U.S. “Lower 48”Europe contains one of the world’s great clusters of human populationPopulation of 532 million (2007)1 out of every 13 people in the world is a EuropeanPopulation density varies widely1,038 persons per square mile in the NetherlandsOnly 8 persons per square mile in IcelandFour countries, alone, comprise half of Europe’s populationGermany 82 millionFrance 63 millionUnited Kingdom 63 millionItaly 61 million
Population Distribution of Europe
Population Cartogram of Europe
4.1.3 Belts of Energy, Industries, and CitiesGreatest population densities found in 2 belts of industrialization and urbanization near historical sources of coal and hydroelectric powerNorth-South from the UK to ItalyEast-West from UK to PolandThese belts contain large cities and produce more goods and services than the rest of Europe combinedOnly three other areas on Earth resemble Europe’s urban-industrial beltsEastern North AmericaJapanChina
4.1.4 Why is Europe’s Population Declining?Europe has transitioned from preindustrial high birth and death rates to postindustrial low birth and death ratesPopulation of Europe peaked in 1997“Birth Dearth”Low Birth RatesEmployed and educated women choosing not to devote
time and money necessary to raise childrenFertility rate below population replacement levelNo European country maintaining its population through birthsEurope’s population aging faster than all other world regionsStrategiesCash incentives (“baby bounties”) to parents who have multiple childrenOffering welfare benefits to immigrants
4.1.5 Bring on the Immigrants?If birth rates remain at their current low level, the European Union will have .
The document provides an overview of Western Europe, covering its historic development from Greek and Roman civilizations through the Renaissance and Industrial Revolution. It then summarizes the region's physical characteristics, climate types, ecosystems, people and cultures, economics focused on manufacturing and trade, and educational systems across countries like Finland, France, Italy and the UK.
Europe has several physical characteristics. It includes four peninsulas and three main islands. It is home to many fjords and two major mountain ranges, the Alps and Pyrenees. Rivers such as the Danube, Rhine, Seine and Thames are important. It has a varied climate affected by ocean currents. Economically, many industrial centers developed near coal and iron deposits. Trade and transportation links, like rivers, canals and the Chunnel are significant. Culturally, Europe was the birthplace of democracy, the industrial revolution and has had a large influence globally through colonization and alliances like NATO.
Europe has several physical characteristics. It includes four peninsulas and three main islands: Great Britain, Ireland, and Sicily. It also contains many fjords and two major mountain ranges, the Alps and Pyrenees. Rivers such as the Danube, Rhine, Seine, and Thames historically served as important transportation and trade routes. Culturally, Europe is the birthplace of modern democracy and industrialization and contains iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Colosseum, and Westminster Abbey across various cities that act as cultural and economic centers.
Europe has experienced significant political, economic, and social changes over the past century. It transitioned from a population boom to declining birth rates and an aging population. The European Union was formed to promote cooperation among European countries and foster shared economic prosperity. However, the EU faces ongoing challenges in balancing the interests of larger and smaller member states and articulating unified policies.
The document summarizes several key factors that influenced historical development patterns in Europe:
1) Southern Europe, particularly Greece, contributed ideas and philosophy through figures like the Greeks and organization through the Romans, who expanded infrastructure like roads.
2) Groups like the Vikings, though often seen as warriors, were also skilled traders who established important trade routes throughout Northern Europe and beyond during the Dark Ages.
3) Connections established through trade, infrastructure, and cultural exchanges by Greeks, Romans, and Vikings played pivotal roles in shaping Europe's economic development and interconnectedness.
1) Between the 1500s and 1900s, European nations colonized much of the world due to geographic and technological advantages over other regions.
2) Europe's location on the Eurasian landmass and network of rivers allowed agriculture, technology, and culture to spread widely.
3) Developments like the plow, domesticated animals, and immunity to diseases gave Europeans military and economic dominance over other cultures.
Europe is a continent with a rich history and cultural heritage spanning centuries. Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations greatly influenced modern Europe through developments in philosophy, science, law, and more. Throughout the Middle Ages, Europe experienced invasions, the rise of feudalism, and growth of trade routes. The Industrial Revolution transformed Europe and marked the beginning of mass urbanization and new technologies. Today, Europe comprises many nations, each with unique traditions, but united as a community that has overcome conflicts and built cooperative institutions like the EU.
Europe can be delineated as a subcontinent of Eurasia located west of several countries. It is divided into several subregions including the European Core, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, and Eastern Europe. Despite its relatively small size, Europe has a large population concentrated in industrial belts and large cities. Factors like ocean currents contribute to Europe having a mild climate at high latitudes.
SST Class 10. Rise of nationalism in Europe. Pratyush Thakur
The document discusses the rise of nationalism in Europe from the late 18th century to the late 19th century. It describes how the French Revolution of 1789 established the idea of the nation-state and national sovereignty. In the 1800s, Napoleon spread French reforms across Europe, establishing administrative divisions and legal codes. Nationalist sentiments grew among the middle class who sought representative governments. By the late 1800s, Germany and Italy were unified as nation-states, though nationalism had taken on more conservative and intolerant forms being used to promote state power and imperialism.
This document provides an overview and introduction to key themes in modern and contemporary European history from the late 18th century to present day. It discusses major political, social, and economic transformations including the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, industrialization, nationalism, imperialism, the two world wars, the Cold War, and European integration. These events and concepts shaped Europe's development and global role during this dynamic period.
1. Colonialism and imperialism arose in the late 19th century as European powers sought to expand their territories for economic, political, and cultural reasons. Major factors driving expansion included the desire for raw materials, new markets, and national prestige.
2. The largest colonial empires were the British and French empires. Conflicts arose as powers competed for territory in Africa and elsewhere. The Berlin Conference formalized the "scramble for Africa" and partitioned the continent.
3. Colonization had both harmful consequences, such as economic exploitation and loss of culture, and potential benefits such as transmission of technology. The effects were complex and varied between places.
This document provides an overview of Central Western Europe, including sections on France, Germany, and the Benelux countries of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. It describes the main physical and cultural regions of France, the history of German unification, and how the Dutch have reclaimed land from the sea. It also discusses language issues in Belgium and the transformation of Luxembourg's economy.
The Belgian Curtain - Europe after CommunismSam Vaknin
- The document discusses the competing influences of the European Union (EU) and NATO in Europe following the fall of Communism. It argues that NATO has expanded its influence and membership more aggressively, while the EU has struggled to establish its authority in foreign policy and security.
- The EU needs the economic and demographic benefits of expanding its membership to include Central and Eastern European countries. However, joining may impose significant costs and challenges for the candidate countries. Their accession could force reforms of the EU's agricultural subsidies and burden its budget.
- Historically, Europe alternated between alliances seeking a balance of power and periods of armed conflict, until the end of WWII brought foreign occupation and the imposition of the Cold War system by the
Europe has a high population density and is located north of the United States. It has a diverse landscape including mountainous and lowland regions. Although at similar latitudes to northern Canada, Europe's climate is milder due to ocean influences. The region has a long history and was once dominated by Greek, Roman, and various empires. It experienced industrialization, imperialism, and two world wars. The European Union now promotes economic and political integration among most European countries.
The document summarizes the European colonization of Africa from initial contact in the 16th century through independence in the mid-20th century. It discusses how Europeans initially engaged in slave trade on the coasts but did not explore the interior of Africa until the late 19th century, when the "Scramble for Africa" led to the continent being divided and occupied by European colonial powers at the 1884-1885 Berlin Conference. This colonization had both benefits like infrastructure development and negatives like economic exploitation and oppression, leaving Africa divided and dependent after independence was achieved in the mid-1900s.
This article aims to analyze the genesis of the wealth and poverty of nations and to point out solutions for poor nations to develop. The world began to face many years ago with the existence of very few rich countries that present advanced economic and social development alongside the vast majority of poor countries with precarious economic and social development. Many ask: what is the explanation for the central capitalist countries having reached a high level of economic and social development and the other countries not? There are several answers to this question. One of them is that the core capitalist countries have developed essential competences to promote economic, scientific and technological development. But the main answer is that the central capitalist countries accumulated a large volume of capital during colonialism from the 14th to the 17th centuries and imperialism from the 18th to the 20th centuries with the looting they carried out in the countries they dominated and also in the current stage of neoliberal globalization. The relationship of dependence of poor, peripheral and semi-peripheral countries on world capitalism will only come to an end with the disappearance of the capitalist world system and the adoption throughout the world of a new model of society that ensures economic and social progress for all countries and not just for a very few countries. This new model would require the existence of a world government to ensure the functioning of a new world order that guarantees equity in the development process of nations and the implementation of the Welfare State along the lines of that practiced in Scandinavian countries with the necessary adaptation to each country because it is the most successful social system ever implemented in the world..
1) In the mid-1800s, nationalism began rising across Europe as liberal ideals of individual freedom and national unity gained popularity among educated middle classes.
2) The French Revolution of 1789 was a major influence as it established the idea of the nation where citizens, not just rulers, shaped a country's destiny.
3) In the 1800s, the growth of industrialization and new social groups like the middle class further strengthened nationalist sentiments and the desire for nation-states to replace fragmented territories and principalities across Europe. However, conservative regimes resisted these changes after 1815.
The document defines various European terms:
1. It describes structures like aqueducts and chariots from ancient Rome, and economic systems like capitalism, communism and command economies.
2. It also explains geographic features of Europe like peninsulas, cities, and environmental concepts like deforestation, glaciers and biomes like taiga.
3. Several major historical events and people are outlined, such as the Renaissance, the Crusades, Julius Caesar, and the Viking invasions.
This document provides an overview of Europe, including its diversity of climates, landscapes, cultures and religions. It discusses the formation of the European Union as a supranational organization and the reunification of Germany. It also summarizes key events that have shaped Europe such as the Cold War that divided it into Eastern and Western spheres and the wars that redrew borders on the continent. The learning objectives are to understand Europe's nationalism, supranationalism, physical and human geography as well as concepts like the EU, Balkanization and others.
This chapter discusses the changing global context and the emergence of the modern world system. It describes how the world system evolved through stages, from early minisystems and empires to the core-periphery structure that developed during the Industrial Revolution. Technological innovations in transportation and communication intensified economic integration and globalization. Core regions like Europe and North America industrialized first and came to dominate semi-peripheral and peripheral regions, influencing patterns of trade, imperialism, and development around the world. The chapter outlines how the world system and global inequalities have continued to change over time due to shifting technologies and economic relationships.
Europe is a peninsula with a long, irregular coastline that curves in and out to form other peninsulas like Iberia, Italy, and the Balkans. The continent has diverse terrain including mountains, plains, fjords, and coastal areas. While much of Europe was once forested, human settlement and agriculture have transformed the landscape and vegetation over time. Bodies of water and differing climates also impact conditions in eastern and western regions. Natural resources like minerals, iron, coal, and bauxite have contributed to Europe's industrialization.
The document provides information on the climate, geography, population, environment, and national parks of the European Union. It notes that the EU has a variety of climates including cold climates in the north, a Mediterranean climate in the south, and continental and Atlantic climates in the center and west. It also discusses the environmental protections and directives that aim to improve water and biodiversity protections. Famous national parks mentioned include Mount Etna in Italy and Plitvice Lakes National Park in Slovenia.
This document provides an overview of the rise of nationalism in Europe. It discusses how the French Revolution spread ideas of national identity and citizenship. In the 1800s, liberal nationalism grew among the educated middle class who advocated for national unity and independence. The document also examines how romanticism, language, and folk culture helped develop nationalist sentiment. It describes the wave of revolutions across Europe in 1830-1848 as liberals and nationalists sought independent nation-states. Key events discussed include the unification of Germany and Italy.
Exploring Online Consumer Behaviors
John A. Smith and Jane L. Doe
Liberty University
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Internet usage has skyrocketed in the past few decades, along with this increase comes the increase in internet shopping by consumers. This research examines the behaviors, motivations, and attitudes of this new form of consumer entity. Online consumer behavior has been studied for over 20 years and will undoubtedly be the source of many future researches as internet consumerism expands. This paper will examine the following research questions: (1) How do factors previously researched affect the online purchasing behavior of consumers and (2) what are the significant consumer behaviors both positive and negative that affect internet consumerism? By identifying these factors and variables, new strategies can be formulated and both consumer and supplier can gain knowledge and understanding of behaviors which exist. The purpose of this research paper is to integrate the varied research information together and draw coherent linkages to how consumer thoughts, attitudes and motivational behavior affect online buying, thus building a broader framework of analysis in which to build upon. Comment by user:
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External and Internal Analysis 8
External and Internal Environmental Analysis
STR/581
Professor Alfonso Rodriguez
July 30, 2014
Sheila Medina
Introduction
Coffee has become an integral part of the lives of numerous people. In 1971, Starbucks coffee opened its first coffee shop in the Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington. Now, according to research “Starbucks Corporation is the leading retailer, roaster and brand of specialty coffee in the world, with more than 6,000 retail locations in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim” (www.investor.starbucks.com). Starbucks aims to be the consumer’s favorite coffee shop and to achieve this the company focused on customer satisfaction as well as company advancement. Therefore, it is important to act based on what is written in Starbucks mission, value and vision statement, “To inspire and nurture the human spirit-one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time” (www.starbucks.com).
A review of Starbucks financial reports has identified an increase in revenue over the past few years. However, this increase in revenue doesn’t account for the increase in profits. The profit increase is not as high as it could be due to external factors such as other coffee shops and the increase in amount of competition. This report aims to identify the different internal and external environment factors attributing to the changes in Starbucks external environment by utilizing several different analyses.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Starbucks possesses several main strengths including their high visibility being located in high traffic areas, quality of service and products and their established brand loyalty. Starbucks remains an established leader being the number one known coffee house in the world while possessing a competent workforce, providing quality service, and continuing financial soundness. They also are known for their strong internal and external relationships with their suppliers.
Weakness
Weaknesses that Starbucks must address include: Product affordability and pricing, coffee beans price is the major influence over the firms profits, maintaining the positive public opinion of their products, avoiding any negative publicity, and remaining connected to their customers. Starbucks must also consider the fact they have expanded domestically and internationally resulting in saturation of the markets. They are also a non-smoking facility alienating some customers from purchasing coffee or other products from their store.
Opportunities
Opportunities include the ability for Starbucks to enter into different and new markets,
partnership opportunities with businesses, growing acceptance and customer satisfaction, and increase different product offerings. Starbucks must strive to continue expanding their products and food service to remain competitive and reach other consumers. Another option would be for Starbucks to allow consumers to order t ...
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Exploring Music
Concert Paper Guidelines
Instructions
1) Choose. Pick a classical music concert from the list provided on Blackboard. Sign up and buy tickets.
2) Research. Using reputable sources, learn about the composers and music featured at the concert. I
recommend searching Google for program notes from major orchestras.
3) Write. Write a typed, double-spaced, 2 -3 page research paper, including properly formatted citations
using APA, MLA, or Chicago style. This must be done before you attend the concert.
4) Cite. Cite your sources using in-text citations. Include a works cited list with full citations using MLA,
APA, or Chicago. If you don’t know how to do this, read this.
5) Submit. Turn in your research paper under the “concerts” tab in Blackboard 2 days before the concert
date. It will be checked for plagiarism.
6) Go. Plan ahead. Dress appropriately. Get to your concert on time. If you’re late, you might not get in.
7) Listen. Use active listening during the concert. (See “at the concert” below.)
8) Smile. Take a selfie or have someone take a picture of you that clearly shows that you were at the
concert. In the lobby during intermission is a good time for this! Save your ticket and program.
9) Interview. Talk to someone at the concert. Ask them why they came and what they thought.
10) Write. Add a “part two” to your research paper. This second part should be a typed, double-spaced, 2-3
page reaction paper to your concert. Talk about what you thought, show off your active listening skills,
and include the results of your interview.
11) Add. Add your concert picture to the last page of your paper. If you don’t have this, I can’t accept the
paper for credit. Staple your ticket to your paper.
12) Submit. Turn in a hard copy of your complete paper (research part AND reaction part with picture and
ticket) in class on or before the due dates indicated.
At The Concert: Active Listening
Choose one piece from your concert to analyze. Identify the meter, texture, and two other musical elements.
Reflect on the music. What emotions do you get from that piece? Does it spark anything in your imagination?
Does it remind you of anything? What is it about the music that creates those feelings and ideas?
Interview a fellow attendee after the show or during intermission. Ask why they came and what they thought.
WARNING
DO NOT OVER-USE DIRECT QUOTATIONS. If your paper has more than 50 words that are directly quoted, I will
return the paper to you, ungraded. Quotes can be useful, but you have to know when and how to use them!
Blend your quotes within your narrative. Paraphrase when appropriate. Read this.
DO NOT PLAGIARIZE. All sources, even if they are only alluded to or paraphrased, must be cited.
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Expo 12 Discussion Questions
Think about the cooperative learning lesson plan you have developed for studying Crystal Growing and the Rock Cycle. What problems do you envision occurring? Select the most problematic issue and elaborate on it on the discussion board.
Module 5 Activity
Consider the lab you have just completed, Experiment 12, and the processes you went through. Now, assume this experiment were to be conducted in your classroom in groups of four. Create an age appropriate lesson plan in which you conduct this experiment using cooperative learning, while still maintaining the integrity of the 5E Model. Submit your lesson plan as a word document.
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EXPERIMENT 12:
Crystal Growing and the Rock Cycle
Note: Part One of this lab should be performed at least 10 days before your report due date.
Read the entire experiment and organize time, materials, and work space before beginning.
Remember to review the safety sections and wear goggles when appropriate.
Objectives: To grow synthetic crystals from a supersaturated solution by evaporation,
To measure the interfacial angles of minerals,
To make sugar “glass,”
To understand the role of evaporation in mineral growth, and
To determine the dissolution point of certain crystals.
Materials: Student Provides: Pan, small
Spoon or blunt knife
Cup saucer
Stovetop burner
Refrigerator
50 g sugar
From LabPaq: Tweezers
Protractor
Ruler
Magnifying hand lens
Digital scale
100-mL Beaker
3 Petri dishes, large
Thermometer
Set of 18 numbered minerals
Igneous rock sample #19
Sedimentary rock sample #36
Metamorphic rock sample #47
Epsom salt: Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate,
MgSO4 · 7H2O
Alum: Aluminum Potassium Sulfate Dodecahydrate,
KAI(SO4) 2 · 12 H2O
Discussion and Review: The textbook definition of a mineral is “a homogeneous,
naturally occurring, solid substance with a definable chemical composition and an
internal structure characterized by an orderly arrangement of atoms in a crystalline
structure” (from Earth; Portrait of a Planet; Stephen Marshak (Norton, 2005).
A crystal grown in a lab is not a true mineral since it did not form by geologic processes.
However, crystals grown in a lab are virtually identical to true minerals in many other
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aspects: they are solid, inorganic, homogeneous, and have a definite chemical
composition and an ordered structure.
By growing crystals in a laboratory setting you will be able to investigate the different
properties that define a mineral. In addition, growing synthetic minerals can offer insight
into the factors that affect the crystal growing process in a true geologic setting. By
“watching” your crystals grow, you’ll be able to better understand how crystal faces
develop in rocks and what influences them, plus you won’t ...
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Europe can be delineated as a subcontinent of Eurasia located west of several countries. It is divided into several subregions including the European Core, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, and Eastern Europe. Despite its relatively small size, Europe has a large population concentrated in industrial belts and large cities. Factors like ocean currents contribute to Europe having a mild climate at high latitudes.
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Exploring Online Consumer Behaviors
John A. Smith and Jane L. Doe
Liberty University
References
Janda, S. (2008). Does gender moderate the effect of online concerns on purchase likelihood? Journal of Internet Commerce, 7(3), 339-358. doi:10.1080/15332860802250401
Jeon, S., Crutsinger, C., & Kim, H. (2008). Exploring online auction behaviors and motivations. Journal of Family and Consumer Sciences, 100(2), 31-40. Retrieved by http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.liberty.edu:2048/docview/218160218
Koyuncu, C., & Lien, D. (2003). E-commerce and consumer's purchasing behaviour. Applied Economics, 35(6), 721. Retrieved from http://go.galegroup.com.ezproxy.liberty.edu:2048/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA102272684&v=2.1&u=vic_liberty&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w
Kukar-Kinney,M.,Monroe, K.B.,Ridgway,N.M. (2008). The relationship between consumers’ tendencies to buy compulsively and their motivations to shop and buy on the internet. Journal of Retailing: Consumer Behavior and Retailing, 85(3), 298-307. Retrieved from http://dx.doi.org. ezproxy.liberty.edu: 2048/10.1016/j.jretai.2009.05.002
Stibel, J. (2005). Mental models and online consumer behaviour. Behaviour & Information Technology, 24(2), 147-150. doi:10.1080/01449290512331321901
Vazquez,D., & Xu,X.(2009). Investigation linkages between online purchase behavior variables. International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management, 37(5), 408-419. doi:10.1108/09590550910954900
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Internet usage has skyrocketed in the past few decades, along with this increase comes the increase in internet shopping by consumers. This research examines the behaviors, motivations, and attitudes of this new form of consumer entity. Online consumer behavior has been studied for over 20 years and will undoubtedly be the source of many future researches as internet consumerism expands. This paper will examine the following research questions: (1) How do factors previously researched affect the online purchasing behavior of consumers and (2) what are the significant consumer behaviors both positive and negative that affect internet consumerism? By identifying these factors and variables, new strategies can be formulated and both consumer and supplier can gain knowledge and understanding of behaviors which exist. The purpose of this research paper is to integrate the varied research information together and draw coherent linkages to how consumer thoughts, attitudes and motivational behavior affect online buying, thus building a broader framework of analysis in which to build upon. Comment by user:
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External and Internal Analysis 8
External and Internal Environmental Analysis
STR/581
Professor Alfonso Rodriguez
July 30, 2014
Sheila Medina
Introduction
Coffee has become an integral part of the lives of numerous people. In 1971, Starbucks coffee opened its first coffee shop in the Pike Place Market in Seattle, Washington. Now, according to research “Starbucks Corporation is the leading retailer, roaster and brand of specialty coffee in the world, with more than 6,000 retail locations in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and the Pacific Rim” (www.investor.starbucks.com). Starbucks aims to be the consumer’s favorite coffee shop and to achieve this the company focused on customer satisfaction as well as company advancement. Therefore, it is important to act based on what is written in Starbucks mission, value and vision statement, “To inspire and nurture the human spirit-one person, one cup, and one neighborhood at a time” (www.starbucks.com).
A review of Starbucks financial reports has identified an increase in revenue over the past few years. However, this increase in revenue doesn’t account for the increase in profits. The profit increase is not as high as it could be due to external factors such as other coffee shops and the increase in amount of competition. This report aims to identify the different internal and external environment factors attributing to the changes in Starbucks external environment by utilizing several different analyses.
SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Starbucks possesses several main strengths including their high visibility being located in high traffic areas, quality of service and products and their established brand loyalty. Starbucks remains an established leader being the number one known coffee house in the world while possessing a competent workforce, providing quality service, and continuing financial soundness. They also are known for their strong internal and external relationships with their suppliers.
Weakness
Weaknesses that Starbucks must address include: Product affordability and pricing, coffee beans price is the major influence over the firms profits, maintaining the positive public opinion of their products, avoiding any negative publicity, and remaining connected to their customers. Starbucks must also consider the fact they have expanded domestically and internationally resulting in saturation of the markets. They are also a non-smoking facility alienating some customers from purchasing coffee or other products from their store.
Opportunities
Opportunities include the ability for Starbucks to enter into different and new markets,
partnership opportunities with businesses, growing acceptance and customer satisfaction, and increase different product offerings. Starbucks must strive to continue expanding their products and food service to remain competitive and reach other consumers. Another option would be for Starbucks to allow consumers to order t ...
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Exploring Music
Concert Paper Guidelines
Instructions
1) Choose. Pick a classical music concert from the list provided on Blackboard. Sign up and buy tickets.
2) Research. Using reputable sources, learn about the composers and music featured at the concert. I
recommend searching Google for program notes from major orchestras.
3) Write. Write a typed, double-spaced, 2 -3 page research paper, including properly formatted citations
using APA, MLA, or Chicago style. This must be done before you attend the concert.
4) Cite. Cite your sources using in-text citations. Include a works cited list with full citations using MLA,
APA, or Chicago. If you don’t know how to do this, read this.
5) Submit. Turn in your research paper under the “concerts” tab in Blackboard 2 days before the concert
date. It will be checked for plagiarism.
6) Go. Plan ahead. Dress appropriately. Get to your concert on time. If you’re late, you might not get in.
7) Listen. Use active listening during the concert. (See “at the concert” below.)
8) Smile. Take a selfie or have someone take a picture of you that clearly shows that you were at the
concert. In the lobby during intermission is a good time for this! Save your ticket and program.
9) Interview. Talk to someone at the concert. Ask them why they came and what they thought.
10) Write. Add a “part two” to your research paper. This second part should be a typed, double-spaced, 2-3
page reaction paper to your concert. Talk about what you thought, show off your active listening skills,
and include the results of your interview.
11) Add. Add your concert picture to the last page of your paper. If you don’t have this, I can’t accept the
paper for credit. Staple your ticket to your paper.
12) Submit. Turn in a hard copy of your complete paper (research part AND reaction part with picture and
ticket) in class on or before the due dates indicated.
At The Concert: Active Listening
Choose one piece from your concert to analyze. Identify the meter, texture, and two other musical elements.
Reflect on the music. What emotions do you get from that piece? Does it spark anything in your imagination?
Does it remind you of anything? What is it about the music that creates those feelings and ideas?
Interview a fellow attendee after the show or during intermission. Ask why they came and what they thought.
WARNING
DO NOT OVER-USE DIRECT QUOTATIONS. If your paper has more than 50 words that are directly quoted, I will
return the paper to you, ungraded. Quotes can be useful, but you have to know when and how to use them!
Blend your quotes within your narrative. Paraphrase when appropriate. Read this.
DO NOT PLAGIARIZE. All sources, even if they are only alluded to or paraphrased, must be cited.
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Expo 12 Discussion Questions
Think about the cooperative learning lesson plan you have developed for studying Crystal Growing and the Rock Cycle. What problems do you envision occurring? Select the most problematic issue and elaborate on it on the discussion board.
Module 5 Activity
Consider the lab you have just completed, Experiment 12, and the processes you went through. Now, assume this experiment were to be conducted in your classroom in groups of four. Create an age appropriate lesson plan in which you conduct this experiment using cooperative learning, while still maintaining the integrity of the 5E Model. Submit your lesson plan as a word document.
Hands-On Labs SM-1 Lab Manual
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EXPERIMENT 12:
Crystal Growing and the Rock Cycle
Note: Part One of this lab should be performed at least 10 days before your report due date.
Read the entire experiment and organize time, materials, and work space before beginning.
Remember to review the safety sections and wear goggles when appropriate.
Objectives: To grow synthetic crystals from a supersaturated solution by evaporation,
To measure the interfacial angles of minerals,
To make sugar “glass,”
To understand the role of evaporation in mineral growth, and
To determine the dissolution point of certain crystals.
Materials: Student Provides: Pan, small
Spoon or blunt knife
Cup saucer
Stovetop burner
Refrigerator
50 g sugar
From LabPaq: Tweezers
Protractor
Ruler
Magnifying hand lens
Digital scale
100-mL Beaker
3 Petri dishes, large
Thermometer
Set of 18 numbered minerals
Igneous rock sample #19
Sedimentary rock sample #36
Metamorphic rock sample #47
Epsom salt: Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate,
MgSO4 · 7H2O
Alum: Aluminum Potassium Sulfate Dodecahydrate,
KAI(SO4) 2 · 12 H2O
Discussion and Review: The textbook definition of a mineral is “a homogeneous,
naturally occurring, solid substance with a definable chemical composition and an
internal structure characterized by an orderly arrangement of atoms in a crystalline
structure” (from Earth; Portrait of a Planet; Stephen Marshak (Norton, 2005).
A crystal grown in a lab is not a true mineral since it did not form by geologic processes.
However, crystals grown in a lab are virtually identical to true minerals in many other
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aspects: they are solid, inorganic, homogeneous, and have a definite chemical
composition and an ordered structure.
By growing crystals in a laboratory setting you will be able to investigate the different
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Explanation:
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Products
Types
Large size
Medium size
Small size
Artisanal honey:
Local Honey:
Tupelo
9$
5$
3$
Orange blossom
8$
4$
2$
Red Pepper
7$
4$
2$
Golden Berry
7$
4$
2$
Wildflower
6$
3$
2$
International Honey:
Blue Gum
11$
6$
4$
Beech Wood
10$
5$
3$
Acai
12$
8$
5$
Acacia
12$
8$
5$
Manuka
11$
6$
4$
Honey Blends for:
Tea, Chees or BBQ
12$
8$
5$
Soaps for:
Face (anti-acne)
-
10$
6$
Body
9$
5$
-
Hands
-
9$
5$
Lotions:
Face (anti-age)
-
15$
10$
Body
-
10$
7$
Other Products:
Shampoo
15$
11$
7$
Conditioner
15$
11$
7$
The honey caves have a specific and trademarked design that makes customers feel “like a bee in a hive”. The temperature is set at a low 72 degrees Fahrenheit with low light, and with a constant and subtle bee sound. In addition, the shelves are designed to look like a hive, with a series of hexagonally shaped boxes that designed to be piled together. This gives the shop managers freedom to change the setting of the store with ease and freedom of choice. Furthermore, the stores offer samples from all of our different products so the customers can see, feel, smell and taste the quality that differentiates our product. Also, every single one of our franchised Honey Caves has a large table in the middle of the store in a hexagonal shape displaying many large and artisanal-looking bottles that carry all of the honey types that we offer (that way, if a certain type of honey is not in store, it can still be shipped). The first bottle on each line contains a pump from which the customer can serve previously measured quantities in a small sample cup, and taste the differences in flavor and texture among all honeys from different flowers. The same technique is used with our soaps by providing 3 to 7 sinks for our customers to try the soaps, and realize its unique smell and smoothness. This type of store look like:
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Problem 13. What real-world evidence would lead you to believe that firms were acting as Cournot oligopolists? Stackelberg oligopolists? Bertrand oligopolists?
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Exploratory Essay/Research - 1
The ability to Wallow in complexity
On a separate paper:
1. Write your Exploratory question.
Your Introduction
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Write about any or all of the following:
· Why do you think you have chosen this particular subject? What interested you?
· Personal connection?
· Specific experiences?
· What do you think are the origins of your feelings?
· What are your first responses/answers to the question?
· Why do you think you feel the way you do now?
· Can you imagine yourself ever changing your mind? Why?
· Can you list (or imagine) different or alternative answers to this question? List some of them.
· How do you feel about these?
· Why?
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Exploring Music
Extra Credit #2
Due November 6 in class
In Germany, the 19th century was known as the “Age of Song”. For romantic composers, fusing literature with music represented artistic perfection. The Lied (pronounced “leet”) blended German poetry with piano collaboration. Lieder represent an intimate genre of music utilizing a solo singer partnered with piano. In most cases, the piano acts as more than mere accompaniment as it is able to musically enhance the text, depict moods and atmospheres, and in some cases represent a character in the poem.
For this assignment you will choose any threeLieder and write a 2-3 page paper (double spaced, 12 point font with 1 inch margins) based on the following guidelines to include in your paper:
1. Read the translation of the poetry and establish your own interpretation. Are there any words or phrases that lend themselves to musical depiction? If you were the composer how might you musically depict words or phrases or the mood/ atmosphere of the piece using only one singer and a piano?
2. Listen to the Lied and follow along with the translation. How does you analysis from Question 1 differ or parallel the composer’s interpretation?
3. Pay particular attention to the relationship between the voice, text, and piano keeping in mind the piano offers more than just harmonic support. Provide examples of how the piano enhances the text, creates a mood or atmosphere, or depicts a character from the poem.
4. Does the musical and vocal setting suit the poetry? Explain.
5. Is the setting strophic or through-composed? How does this affect the Lied?
Below are YouTube links to each Lied. Translations of the text are available in the Extra Credit no. 2 folder; print them out for your convenience if you wish.
1. Robert Schumann, “Die alten, bösen Lieder” from Dichterliebe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGx1zyOPZfM
2. Ludwig van Beethoven, “Der Kuß,” opus 128
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTgcwny1PnU
3. Franz Schubert, “Ganymed”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMLiVQMDLEs
4. Robert Schumann, “Ich grolle nicht” from Dichterliebe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDbESDdZmfY
5. Franz Schubert, “Nähe des Geliebten”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t47lxQCvJ5k
6. Clara Schumann, “Liebst du um Schönheit”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvHPxGfONYY
7. Franz Schubert, “Der Lindenbaum” from Wintereise
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC7gEVSgf9k
8. Franz Schubert, “Rastlose Liebe”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOBNOB9Oxyc
Type the Boolean operator (AND, OR, or NOT) that best fits in the search statement to satisfy the search criterion stated.
Question 1 (1 point)
Question 1 options:
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Question 2 (1 point)
Question 2 options:
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reuse)
plastics
environment
Question 3 (1 point)
Question 3 options:
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Qualities of Explanations
An explanation is a statement that provides a reason for why or how something became the way it is. Arguments present a conclusion that's presumably new to you and then support this conclusion with evidence that you're likely to believe. Explanations work the other way around: they start with a conclusion that you likely believe (e.g., the sky is blue) and then offer an explanation for why that is so (e.g., because God is a UNC fan).
We will be looking specifically at causal explanations—that is, explanations in which you suggest that a particular physical or behavioral phenomenon is the result of another event.
Situation
Explanation
Traffic on a Saturday
There must be a football game today.
Most explanations start as theories. It can be challenging to fight the human impulse to pick the first theory that comes to mind and stop there, but what are the odds that the first thing you conceive of is in fact the best possible explanation?
Situation
Explanation
Traffic on a Saturday
Perhaps there's a concert today?
Maybe an art festival?
Or possibly an accident up ahead?
With a little imagination, you can come up with a seemingly unlimited number of theories, but at some point you've likely exhausted all the plausible explanations.
Situation
Explanation
Traffic on a Saturday
Perhaps a new IKEA has been built without my hearing anything about it, and all these people are headed to the grand opening.
As with all critical thinking, you'll need some judgment here. Discard the implausible theories (at least initially) and give fair consideration to all the reasonable ones:
· State your theory clearly (make a hypothesis).
· Consider possible alternatives.
· Look at the evidence.
· Evaluate the theory.
Sometimes the facts make the explanation quite clear:
I can see a train moving through an intersection several hundred yards ahead. That explains why traffic isn't moving.
Other times, you'll need to employ inductive reasoning to establish the most likely cause:
I can't see the tracks from here, but I drive through here every Saturday morning and usually a train was responsible for traffic being stalled. So it's probably a train.
We are presented with many such explanations on a daily basis.
Why is this webpage not loading?Why are sales down for last quarter?Why is my spouse not speaking to me?
As you consider potential explanations, keep the following standards in mind.
Consistency
First, is it internally consistent or does it contradict itself?
Second, is it externally consistent? Could this explanation effectively and fully account for whatever it's supposed to explain?
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Experts Presentation
Student
PSY 496
Instructor
Overview of professionals
Maria Theresa Redaniel, Ph.D.
Suicide prevention specialist who’s main focus is finding ways to prevent suicide cases within local communities.
She is looking to branch out from the community sector to further her expertise on a federal and state vocation.
Received her master’s from the University of Nebraska in Community Development.
Michael Bauer, M.D., Ph.D.
Mental health profession with interest in suicide risk assessments, homicide and product liability especially in relation to psychotropic drugs.
He has extensive background in the field and wishes to further his resume by succeeding as a mentor to upcoming peers in the field.
Graduated top of his class from the University of Illinois 1965.
Suicide and prevention
Effective protective care is essential to suicide prevention.
If you are in crisis, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the united states (AFSP, 2014). And the third leading cause among youth and young adults (Wharff, Ross, & Lambert, 2014)
Research shows 90% of those who have died by suicide had a potentially treatable mental illness (AFSP, 2014).
Prevention starts with awareness and education.
Risk Factors may include mental disorder, previous attempts, family history, serious medical condition or pain. These factors combined with environmental stimuli increase chances of suicide and suicide attempts (Carlborg, Winnerback, Jonsson, Jokinen & Nordstrom, (2010).
Research
Maria’s focus has been in the community prevention. The barriers of suicide documentation in the Philippines has encouraged her research in using psychological autopsy’s to evaluate a course of intervention (AFSP, 2014). Psychological autopsies have been used to present evidence of mental disorders present in those who died from suicide based on a collection of interviews and reports to dictate what they may have thought (Hjelmeland, Dieserud, Dyregrov, Knizek & Leenaars, 2012).
Michael has focused his research in the use of pharmacology in suicide prevention. Giving participants a prescribed amount of lithium has shown great strides in lowering future suicide attempts and depressive behaviors (ASFP, 2014).
Comparison
Maria has strong views in behavior aspect of study. She has culminated research of behaviors related to mental disorders and compared them to suicide reports made from informant interviews and medical documents. She uses such information to hopefully reduce the suicide rates in the community by early diagnosis and treatment prevention.
Michael uses his successful career in clinical psychology to establish the benefits of treating mental disorders to prevent suicides and suicidal behaviors. He focuses his research to provide evidence of pharmacology on disorders. His goal it to use such evidence to reduce thoughts of suicide and attempts.
References
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Explain whether Okonkwo was remaining truthful to himself by killi.docxgitagrimston
Explain whether Okonkwo was remaining truthful to himself by killing himself
Please make sure that you answer this question with 4 pages in length, it has to be MLA format, double space.
LDR/531 – WEEK 2
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WDWLLW?DISC AssessmentLeadershipPersonality
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ObjectivesTheories of Leadership Compare and contrast leadership theories.Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of established leadership styles.
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Leadership is:
Are leader’s born or made?
Leader traits – the trait approach is the oldest leadership perspective and was dominant for several decades. The perspective is that some personality characteristics – many of which a person need not be born with but can strive to acquire distinguish effective leaders from other people.
Drive, which refers to a set of characteristics that reflect a high level of effort. It includes high need for achievement, constant striving for improvement, ambition, energy, tenacity (persistence in the face of obstacles), and initiative.
Leadership motivation – great leaders not only have drive, they want to lead.
Integrity is the correspondence between actions and words. Honesty and credibility are especially important.
Self-confidence is important because the leadership role is challenging, and setbacks are inevitable.
Knowledge of the business, industry, company, and technical matters.
The most important personal skill, according to the text, the ability to perceive the needs and goals of others and to adjust one’s personal leadership approaches accordingly.
B. Leader Behaviors
1. Leadership behaviors – the behavioral approach attempts to identify what good leaders do. Three general categories of leadership behavior are: (Figure 12.2)
a. Task performance behaviors are the leader’s efforts to insure that the work unit or organization reaches its goals.
i. This dimension is sometimes referred to as:
concern for production
directive leadership
initiating structure or closeness of supervision.
ii. It includes a focus on:
work speed
quality and accuracy
quantity of output
following the rules.
b. Group maintenance behaviors is where leaders take action to ensure the satisfaction of group members, develop and maintain harmonious work relationships, and preserve the social stability of the group.
i. This dimension is sometimes referred to as:
(1) concern for people
(2) supportive leadership
(3) consideration.
ii. Leader-Member Exchange (LMX) theory highlights the importance of leader behaviors not just toward the group as a whole but also toward individuals
The ability to influence a group toward the achievement of a vision or set of goals.
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The process of influencing others to understand and agree what needs to be done and how to do it, and the process of facilitating individual and collective efforts to accomplish shared objectives
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Types of leadershipLeadership involves influencing others (who influences? What type of influence?)to collaborate and agree (purpose of influence?) ...
Explain How these Aspects Work Together to Perform the Primary Fun.docxgitagrimston
Explain How these Aspects Work Together to Perform the Primary Function of HRM
Total: 5.00
Distinguished - Thoroughly and methodically explains how each of the aspects work together to perform the primary function of HRM. The explanation is professional and provides detailed examples that clearly demonstrate that new learning has occurred.
Proficient - Explains how each of the aspects work together to perform the primary function of HRM. The explanation is well constructed and provides several examples that demonstrate that new learning has occurred; however, a few minor details are missing.
Basic - Briefly explains how each of the aspects work together to perform the primary function of HRM. The explanation is somewhat complete, but provides few examples that demonstrate that new learning has occurred. Several key details are missing.
Below Expectations - Attempts to explain how each of the aspects work together to perform the primary function of HRM, but the explanation is too underdeveloped to be considered complete and does not demonstrate that new learning has occurred.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or fails to explain how these aspects work together to perform the primary function of HRM.
Are Any Aspects More Important than the Others? Why or Why Not?
Total: 4.00
Distinguished - Comprehensively explains whether or not any aspects are more important than others, including a detailed reasoning as to why. The explanation is professional and provides detailed examples that clearly demonstrate that new learning has occurred.
Proficient - Explains whether or not any aspects are more important than others, including reasoning as to why. The explanation well-written and provides a few examples that demonstrate that new learning has occurred. One or more minor details may be missing.
Basic - Briefly explains whether or not any aspects are more important than others, including a short reasoning as to why. The explanation is slightly underdeveloped and somewhat demonstrates that new learning has occurred. Several key details may be missing.
Below Expectations - Attempts to explain whether or not any aspects are more important than others, but the explanation is too underdeveloped to be considered complete and does not demonstrate that new learning has occurred.
Non-Performance - The assignment is either nonexistent or fails to determine whether or not and aspects are more important than others.
Optimizing the HRM Role for Shaping Organizational and Employee Behavior
Total: 4.00
Distinguished - Provides a comprehensive and thorough discussion addressing how the HRM role can be optimized for shaping organizational and employee behavior. The discussion is thought-provoking, creative, and utilizes vocabulary and concepts from the text.
Proficient - Provides a discussion addressing how the HRM role can be optimized for shaping organizational and employee behavior. The discussion is mostly complete and attempts to utilize voca ...
Explain the 3 elements of every negotiation. Why is WinWin used m.docxgitagrimston
Explain the 3 elements of every negotiation. Why is Win/Win used more than Win/Lose in life? When is the efficiency of a negotiation determined? Give an example of in the world today of a good and a bad negotiator
Lockeport Medical Center
Mission and Vision
As the regional leader in advanced medical care, we take our responsibilities seriously. Our vision and core values help guide us as we work to help and heal each patient in our care. We provide the community quality health care services through the compassionate hands of well-trained staff, in a technologically advanced, cost-effective manner.
Our Mission: To improve the health of the people of the state and surrounding region.
· Serve people as a not-for-profit health system governed by a voluntary community board.
· Ensure sustainability through stewardship of the community's assets.
· Provide quality services in a compassionate and cost-effective manner.
· Collaborate in order to improve access across the entire continuum of care.
· Promote wellness and health to benefit the community.
2020 Vision
A regional diversified health system providing superior care and service to patients and their families through a full continuum of integrated services, education, and research.
Major Strategies: "DEEDS"
Develop people
Excel in patient quality and safety
Enhance operational and financial performance
Develop the health system
Strengthen key relationships
Our MERIT Values
Five core values: Mercy, Excellence, Respect, Integrity and Trust/Teamwork. These values form the foundation for our culture at Lockeport Medical Center.
Mercy
We work to create a caring and compassionate environment responsive to the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of all persons.
Excellence
We strive to meet or exceed patient/customer needs and expectations and work as a team to improve every aspect of care and service in our organization.
Respect
We value the innate dignity of all persons, respect their uniqueness and diversity, and enable the development of each one's full potential.
Integrity
We are consistently open, honest, and ethical, as the ideal means to protect overall safety and ensure confidentiality and privacy.
Trust/Teamwork
We say what we mean and do what we say. There is open and honest communication with patients and among staff. We recognize everyone’s contributions for the benefit of the patient. We strive to enhance the health of the communities we serve, and work in cooperation with other organizations to protect our vulnerable populations throughout the region.
Job Description
Position Title: Surgery Schedule Coordinator
Department: Operating Room
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
Uses clinical and management processes to plan, organize, staff, direct, and evaluate patient care services; uses available resources to meet MD/customer needs. The surgery schedule coordinator uses knowledge of interactive management and humanistic values in creating an environment ...
Exploration 8 – Shifting and Stretching Rational Functions .docxgitagrimston
Exploration 8 – Shifting and Stretching Rational Functions
1. Sketch the graph of each function.
3( )f x
x
3
( ) 1
2
f x
x
Domain: Range: Domain: Range:
vertical horizontal vertical horizontal
asymptote: asymptote: asymptote: asymptote:
x-intercept: y-intercept: x-intercept: y-intercept:
How do you find the domain and vertical asymptote of a rational function?
How did you find the range and horizontal asymptote of THIS rational function?
How do you find the x-intercept of a function?
How do you find the y-intercept of a function?
Graphing
3
( ) 1
2
f x
x
is relatively easy.
Re-write the function rule as a single fraction by
subtracting the 1. Then find each of the following
for the newly written function.
Domain: Range: x-intercept: y-intercept:
vertical horizontal
asymptote: asymptote:
How do you find the equation of the horizontal asymptote for THIS type of function?
WebAssign Problem:
Graph the function,
2 4
( )
1
x
f x
x
, by shifting and stretching the function, 1( )f x
x
.
The horizontal shift is ______________________ because ________________________________.
The vertical shift is ______________________ because ___________________________________.
To find the stretch, you must re-write the function,
2 4
( )
1
x
f x
x
, in 1( )f x
x
form, by setting the
two rules equal and solving for c. Then sketch the graph below.
For the group submission:
Graph the function,
2 2
( )
1
x
f x
x
, by shifting and stretching the function, 1( )f x
x
.
Horizontal Shift:
Vertical Shift:
Stretch:
vertical horizontal x-intercept: y-intercept:
asymptote: asymptote:
Domain: Range:
Group Submission for Investigation #8
Write group member names legibly here:
Graph the function,
2 2
( )
1
x
f x
x
, by shifting and stretching the function, 1( )f x
x
.
Horizontal Shift:
Vertical Shift:
Stretch:
vertical horizontal x-intercept: y-intercept:
asymptote: asymptote:
Domain: Range:
...
Exploring Innovation in Action Power to the People – Lifeline Ene.docxgitagrimston
Exploring Innovation in Action: Power to the People – Lifeline Energy
Trevor Baylis was quite a swimmer in his youth, representing Britain at the age of 15. So it wasn’t entirely surprising that he ended up working for a swimming pool firm in Surrey before setting up his own company. He continued his swimming passion – working as a part-time TV stuntman doing underwater feats – but also followed an interest in inventing things. One of the projects he began work on in 1991 was to have widespread impact despite – or rather because of – being a ‘low-tech’ solution to a massive problem.
Having seen a documentary about AIDS in Africa he began to see the underlying need for something which could help communication. Much of the AIDS problem lies in the lack of awareness and knowledge across often isolated rural communities – people don’t know about causes or prevention of this devastating disease. And this reflects a deeper problem – of communication. Experts estimate that less than 20% of the world’s population have access to a telephone, while even fewer have a regular supply of electricity, much less television or Internet access. Very low literacy levels exclude most people from reading newspapers and other print media.
Radio is an obvious solution to the problem – but how can radio work when the receivers need power and in many places mains electricity is simply non-existent. An alternative is battery power – but batteries are equally problematic – even if they were of good quality and freely available via village stores people couldn’t afford to buy them regularly. In countries where $1 a day is the standard wage, batteries can cost from a day’s to a week’s salary. The HIV/AIDS pandemic also means that household incomes are under increased pressure as earners become too ill to work while greater expenditure goes towards healthcare, leaving nothing for batteries.
What was needed was a radio which ran on some different source of electricity. In thinking about the problem Baylis remembered the old-fashioned telephones of pre-war days which had wind-up handles to generate power. He began experimenting, linking together odd items such as a hand brace, an electric motor and a small radio. He found that the brace turning the motor would act as a generator that would supply sufficient electricity to power the radio. By adding a clockwork mechanism he found that a spring could be wound up – and as it unwound the radio would play. This first working prototype ran for 14 minutes on a two minute wind. Trevor had invented a clockwork (wind-up) radio! As a potential solution to the communication problem the idea had real merit. The trouble was that, like thousands of entrepreneurs before him, Trevor couldn’t convince others of this. He spent nearly four years approaching major radio manufacturers like Philips and Marconi but to no avail. But luck often plays a significant part in the innovation story – and this was no exception. The idea came to the attenti ...
Experiment 8 - Resistance and Ohm’s Law 8.1 Introduction .docxgitagrimston
Experiment 8 - Resistance and Ohm’s Law
8.1 Introduction
In previous experiments, we have investigated electric charges largely under stationary conditions. These
studies were useful in order to illustrate concepts such as the electric potential and the electric field, and
forms the foundation needed to further our understanding of electricity and electrical circuits. In contrast
to electrostatics (charges confined to be stationary), the field of electricity deals with the flow (induced
movement) of electrical charges. Due to its many uses, most individuals knowingly or unknowingly have
a daily reliance on electricity. It is especially essential, in: (1) the distribution of energy, and (2) the
processing of information. To enable this, electricity must be handled in circuits, a closed loop of
conducting wire connecting power plant with individual homes, and businesses. To appreciate this
phenomena, it is useful to investigate various aspects of simple circuits and the various laws that may
govern them.
8.2 Objective
1. To verify Ohm’s Law
2. To use Ohm’s law to determine the resistance of a light source.
8.3 Theory
Our initial investigations will be guided by Ohm’s law, which postulates that the relationship between
current flow I, potential difference V, and resistance R for certain materials will observe the following
mathematical relationship, given a constant temperature constraint:
…………. 1RV = I
These materials are called Ohmic conductors, equation 1 implies that the ratio of voltage to current for
these materials is constant. Manufactured resistors can be considered as such, but other components such
as semiconductor diodes, filaments, and LEDs are non ohmic. In this experiment, we will verify Ohm’s
law by assessing whether it holds for a set resistance (typical color coded resistor). Further, we will apply
this to ascertain the resistance of a light source.
8.4 Apparatus
Variable DC voltage source, color coded resistor, (2) multimeters, connecting wires, light source
8.5 Procedure
Part A Verifying Ohm’s Law
1. You will be given a particular colour coded resistor from the set; use this and the other apparatus
items to set up the circuit as shown in figure 1 below.
Figure 1
2. Adjust DC voltage source so that a relatively small voltage reading is seen across the resistor R.
Record this voltage reading, and the electrical current reading ...
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Experimental Essay: The Dialectic
The purpose of this paper is to experiment with a style of essay that you’ve probably never written before: The Dialectic. We’ll be testing Foucault’s idea about polemics in order to push ourselves to consider and explore multiple conflicting perspectives in a single paper.
The basic premise is that you will write a series of thesis, antithesis arguments - point and counterpoint paragraphs. You will first argue a side of a discussion and then take up the opposing side, eloquently crafting a rigorous response to your own ideas.
Your essay should explore the concepts we will be discussing in class, so if you’ve been doing the homework, you already have some arguments to work from. If you would like something more specific to work from, the Justice discussions and comments that your peers will be posting on course studio are a good start. In addition to this, you should also read through your notes from our class discussion about the predictions from the Constitutional Convention 1787. Can we make an argument that the poor indirectly sell their votes to the rich? Does the wealthiest class of America really dictate society? Do the poor impose upon the freedom and the property of the rich through voting? In what ways can private interests manipulate public opinions and widely held beliefs? Who is influencing whom? Who is responsible for the actions and behaviors of masses and of individuals?
This dialectic should not look like the typical childhood debate: “YES. NO. YES. NO.” You should not simply state a side and then write the inverse. Instead, you should invent the most compelling defense for both sides. Where students misstep here is in the unfortunate habit of writing weak counterpoints - something “stupid” that’s easy to rip apart. Right? We’ve all done this in essays that require counterpoints. Why that doesn’t work for this essay is that it would essentially mean that HALF of your essay is intentionally “stupid”... This doesn’t make for a good college paper. Instead, you must argue both sides so well that the reader cannot tell which is actually your own position.
To build this paper over the next two weeks, you should be exploring as many points (and counterpoints) as you can imagine in your homework assignments. In your final essay, I would like you to try to compile what you believe to be your best ideas.
This paper cannot be a summary - you should not simply have a series of points restating and summarizing the arguments that you’ve pulled from the various texts. Instead, you should use what you think is interesting from the text as a way to launch into a discussion of your own brilliant ideas.
Format: double-spaced, times new roman typeface, 12-point font, with 1 inchmargins.
The paper must be 1000 - 1400 words in length.
Peer Review Draft Due : May 27
Final Draft Due : May 29 via email by 11:54pm
REFLECTION PIECE: You will also be writing a 300 word reflection on your writing. In this piece you sho ...
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The recent surge in pro-Palestine student activism has prompted significant responses from universities, ranging from negotiations and divestment commitments to increased transparency about investments in companies supporting the war on Gaza. This activism has led to the cessation of student encampments but also highlighted the substantial sacrifices made by students, including academic disruptions and personal risks. The primary drivers of these protests are poor university administration, lack of transparency, and inadequate communication between officials and students. This study examines the profound emotional, psychological, and professional impacts on students engaged in pro-Palestine protests, focusing on Generation Z's (Gen-Z) activism dynamics. This paper explores the significant sacrifices made by these students and even the professors supporting the pro-Palestine movement, with a focus on recent global movements. Through an in-depth analysis of printed and electronic media, the study examines the impacts of these sacrifices on the academic and personal lives of those involved. The paper highlights examples from various universities, demonstrating student activism's long-term and short-term effects, including disciplinary actions, social backlash, and career implications. The researchers also explore the broader implications of student sacrifices. The findings reveal that these sacrifices are driven by a profound commitment to justice and human rights, and are influenced by the increasing availability of information, peer interactions, and personal convictions. The study also discusses the broader implications of this activism, comparing it to historical precedents and assessing its potential to influence policy and public opinion. The emotional and psychological toll on student activists is significant, but their sense of purpose and community support mitigates some of these challenges. However, the researchers call for acknowledging the broader Impact of these sacrifices on the future global movement of FreePalestine.
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1. EUROPE
Geography 102
World Regional Geography
Chapter 1
BasicsLingering world influenceNumerous nation-states plagued
by internal separatist movementsPhysiographyWestern
extremity of Eurasian landmassWide range of topographic,
climatic, and soil conditionsEconomic GeographyHigh degree
of differentiation and specializationInternational economic
integrationManufacturing dominant with high levels of
productivityPopulation GeographyWell-off, well-educated,
highly urbanized, but aging, populationDeclining population in
many countriesInternational immigration
Physical
LandscapesCentral Landscapes Hills and plateaus loaded with
raw materialsAlpine Mountains Western Uplands North
European LowlandAvenue for human migrationMost of
Europe’s leading cities are located hereMany major rivers and
connecting waterways
2. *Among the physical landscapes of Europe, the North European
Lowland is by far the most important. Among the things listed
above, most of the continents wars have been fought here as
well. This is a densely populated landscape that has contributed
dramatically to Europe’s rise to dominance on the international
scene.
Climate Categories
Relative LocationRelative Location – the location of a place in
relation to other locations/placesIs the relative location of
Europe favorable? YESIt is at the heart of the land hemisphere
It has maximum efficiency for contact with the rest of the
worldEvery part of Europe is close to the sea – a peninsula of
peninsulasIt has hundreds of miles of navigable waterways and
system of canalsThere are moderate distances between European
countriesOther geographical benefits…Wide range of climates
Varied store of raw materialsHome to numerous cultural-
linguistic peoples
*Favorable relative locationIf you look at all of the landmasses
in the world, Europe lies at the heart. Because it lies at the
heart, Europe is not too far from any other landmass. Making
things even better, Europe is close to the sea, making this
contact easier. Not only is Europe close to the sea, but it also
has hundreds of miles of waterways etc that make transportation
between and within countries easier. Finally, European
3. countries are close together and the distances between countries
is very small making interaction easy.
Relative Location
*What we mean by the heart of the land hemisphere.
Historical GeographyPeopled during the retreat of the last
glaciersAncient GreeceAchievements in political science,
philosophy, and the arts that have endured for 25
centuriesRomeFirst-metropolitan-scale urban center in
EuropeUnparalleled infrastructure – the foundations of society;
urban centers, transport networks, communications, energy
distribution systems, farms, factories, mines, schools, hospitals,
postal services, and policed/armed forcesLocal Functional
Specialization – particular people in particular places
concentrate on the production of particular goods and
servicesElba - iron oreParts of North Africa - granariesSouthern
Spain - silver and lead
*Understand what local functional specialization…that one
place produces something another place needs and vice versa
and a trade network sets up between the places. So in the
example, Elba produces iron ore, parts of North Africa have
granaries, and southern Spain provides silver and lead and each
of these areas trade these goods with one another.
Historical Geography
4. The Paving of Modern Europe
Europe’s Three RevolutionsAgrarian RevolutionBegan in
Europe in the 1750sThe thriving of the port cities and capital
cities created economic opportunities for farmers which spurred
new agricultural innovations:Improved farm practicesBetter
equipmentBetter storage facilitiesMore efficient transport to
urban areasEnabled increased food productionEnabled sustained
population increase
*Agrarian Revolution – the agrarian revolution was of extreme
importance in setting Europe up for the Industrial Revolution.
Increased food production allowed population to grow and a
larger population gave Europe its worker base for the industrial
economy.
Historical Geography
Von Thunen’s Isolated State ModelVon Thunen’s Isolated State
ModelAn idealized model of agriculture based on four
concentric land use rings surrounding a market placeStart with
market center…1st ring (closest to market center) - intensive
farming and dairying of the most perishable products and
highest-priced products2nd ring – forest used for timber and
firewood3rd ring – extensive field crops: grains, potatoes4th
ring – pastures and livestockBeyond 4th ring – wilderness
*Von Thunen’s Model – in order to understand Europe’s
agricultural patterns a man by the name of Von Thunen
5. developed the Isolated State Model. In an ideal world (which of
course does not exist but we’ll pretend it does) we start with a
city center. The agricultural activity closest to the city center
(1st ring) would be intensive farming and dairying. These
products would be your perishable products (milk, eggs,
veggies, fruits etc). The next ring would involve the extraction
of timber/firewood from forests. The third ring would be
extensive field cropping of such things as potatoes and grains.
The fourth ring would involve the raising of livestock on
pastures/fields. And finally, beyond the fourth ring resides
wilderness.
VON THUNEN’S ISOLATED STATE
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Historical Geography
The Paving of Modern Europe
Europe’s Three RevolutionsIndustrial Revolution Initiated in
Britain and quickly spread to the continent between 1750-1850
due to Britain’s: control over the flow of raw
materialsmonopoly over products in global demandpossessed
the skills to make the machines that manufacture the
productsWhat were some of the innovations?Power loomSteam-
driven engineCoal used to smelt iron instead of charcoalProved
to be a major catalyst towards increased urbanization, rapid
population growth, and colonial domination
6. *Industrial Revolution – one can not even begin to talk about
the importance of the industrial revolution in understanding
current world patterns. I will not attempt to do so except to say
that it was an extremely important event that lead to colonial
domination. As we have already learned, many places in the
world are still trying to recover from the aftereffects of
colonization.
Europe’s Spatial Industrial Patterns after the Industrial
Revolution
*Notice how many industrial zones are located in Europe.
Historical Geography
The Paving of Modern Europe
Europe’s Three RevolutionsPolitical RevolutionState
formation a long evolutionary process in EuropeThe French
Revolution, 1789-1795Laid the foundation for modern nation-
statesDemocracy and nationalism were the major themesThe rise
of the Nation-State (1860-1870’s)Nation – a people with a
single language, a common history, and a similar ethnic
backgroundState – a politically organized territory,
administered by a sovereign government and recognized by the
international community. A state must also have:a permanent
resident populationan organized economya functioning internal
regulation system
7. *Political Revolution – many people do not realize that Europe
has not had the same political divisions as it does today. In the
1800’s, for example, large sections of Europe were an
amalgamation of states and cities ruled by kings, princes, rulers,
etc. In fact, Germany was not even unified into a solid country
until 1871. The political revolution is what stymied this
consolidation of separate entities into one state and gives us the
pattern we see today.
THE PAVING OF MODERN EUROPE Europe’s Three
RevolutionsPolitical Revolution cont. In European nation-
states… People consider themselves to be a nationEmotional
and legal ties are expressed in the state’s legal institutions,
political system, and ideological strengthHowever, there are few
TRUE nation-states (i.e. homogenous nations bound together in
a state): exceptions are Poland, Hungary and SwedenEurope’s
dichotomy – what is it?Centrifugal Forces – forces that tear
countries apart…like what?Centripetal Forces – forces that
unify and bind countries together…like what?
*Europe’s dichotomy….Europe is in an interesting position
right now. As we will see later in the lecture, Europe is trying
to unify through the European Union (see later lecture notes if
you do not know what the EU is) but individual countries are
also splitting apart through a process called devolution (see
lecture notes for definition and details). These are known as
centripetal and centrifugal forces and both are strong forces at
work in Europe today.
Centripetal Forces in Europe
8. SupranationalismSupranationalism – the voluntary association
in economic, political, or cultural spheres of three or more
independent states willing to yield some measure of sovereignty
for mutual benefit
New “Euro”Currency
*Centripetal forcesSo many countries (25 in all) have joined the
European Union. In order to join a country must agree to the
rules and conditions set forth by the EU in all spheres:
economic, political, defense. However, in return for a decrease
in autonomy, these countries get a lot of benefits.
Centripetal Forces in Europe
History of European UnificationBenelux Agreement
1944Belgium, Netherlands, LuxembourgGoal: total economic
integrationEase flow of goods over bordersLower restrictive
tariffsPolitical cooperationOEEC – Organization for European
Economic CooperationEstablished to coordinate the investment
of America’s air (under the Marshall Plan after WWII)European
Economic Community (“Common Market”), 1957European
Community, 1973European Union, 1995
*European integration began with the Benelux Agreement and
progressed from there.
Centripetal Forces
9. The European Union - EUEuropean organization aimed at
coordinating policies among its members in three
areas:EconomicsDefenseJustice and home affairsWhy would a
country want to sacrifice autonomy?Benefits of
Supranationalism? Adverse effects of supranationalism?EU’s
newest members as of May 2004? (know these)Problems with
the new members?Cyprus’s duality
*Why would a country want to sacrifice its autonomy?On the
one hand, supranationalism is a scary concept. Countries that
join the EU have to abide by the EU’s policies, guidelines, and
laws. In this sense, a country loses some of it power, authority,
and autonomy. On the other hand, that country also gains
support in terms of its economy and defense. This makes
supranationalism a double-edged sword (there are both pros and
cons), but many countries are choosing the route of joining
because the benefits thus far outweigh the costs.
The
European
Union
(EU)
*What countries were the….Initial members?Latest members?
Joined in the 1970’s?Want to join?
10. Centrifugal Forces in EuropeDevolution – the process by which
regions or peoples within a state, through negotiation or active
rebellion, demand and gain political strength (and sometimes
autonomy) at the expense of the centerUK – Scotland, Wales
and Northern IrelandSpain – BasquesFrance – CorsicaBelgium –
FlemishFormer Yugoslavia Former CzechoslovakiaThe Four
MotorsRhone-Alps region in France, Lombardy in Italy,
Catalonia in Spain, and Baden-Wurttemberg in GermanyRegions
bypass their national governments in dealing with one another
and their influence spans the world
*Many countries in Europe are facing secession and
independence movements.The U.K. has had issues with
Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. All of these entities The
Basques in Spain have their own distinct language and want
their own country. France have had problems with separatist
groups seeking greater autonomy for Corsica throughout the
years. The Flemish (Dutch speakers) in Belgium want to create
their own separate country and have resorted to ostracizing
speakers of different languages (especially French). The Former
Yugoslavia completely disintegrated (which we will see soon).
Former Czechoslovakia split in the Czech Republic and
Slovakia, two separate countries.
DEVOLUTION
IN
EUROPE
DEVOLUTIONARY
AREAS
*Notice all the areas of devolution.
11. Europe is especially endowed with outstanding opportunities for
productive contact and profitable interactionThe links between
regions, countries, and places in Europe are guided by three
main principles:
Complementarity
Transferability
Intervening Opportunity
Economic Geography
Contemporary Europe
*Europe is in a unique position as most of the countries within
this realm are highly integrated. Three principles that guide
economic interaction between European countries and regions.
Complementarity- two places, through an exchange of goods,
can specifically satisfy each other’s demands.Occurs when one
area has a surplus of an item demanded by a second area.
Example: ItalyItaly lacks coalItaly imports coal from Western
Europe and in return exports its citrus fruits, olives and grapes
to Western Europe
Economic Geography
Complementarity
Germany
Italy
*
12. Economic Geography
Complementarity
*
Transferability - the ease with which a commodity may be
transported or the capacity to move a good at a bearable costDo
you remember friction of distance?Factors that increase the
friction of distance: rivers, mountain passes, road
networksFactors that decrease the friction of distance: advances
in transportation technology, closely spaced
cities/countriesDoes Europe have a high or low friction of
distance? Why or why not?
Economic Geography
Transferability
*Europe has an extremely low friction of distance. Not only is it
blessed with an abundance of waterways and small distances
between countries, but it also has some of the most
sophisticated transportation networks in the world. And even
though mountains abound, these mountains are not enough to
prohibit interaction.
13. Intervening Opportunity - the presence of a nearer source of
supply or opportunity that acts to diminish the attractiveness of
more distant sources and sitesExample: ItalyA major coalfield
is found in SwitzerlandItaly would reduce or eliminate its
imports of coal from Western Europe and instead import coal
from Switzerland
Economic Geography
Intervening Opportunity
*
Population Geography
An Urban RealmA highly urbanized realm: 1800 – 9%
population urbanizedNow – 73% population
urbanizedMetropolis – the central city and its suburban
ringPrimate City – a country’s leading city, disproportionately
large and exceptionally expressive of national capacity and
feeling
*Europe is a highly urbanized realm. The Industrial Revolution
is in a large part responsible for this urbanization as it caused
people to move from the rural countryside to the cities where
the jobs were located.
14. POPULATION DENSITY
Population Density: 265.2 persons per square mile
Urbanization: 73%
EUROPE
*
Population Geography
European vs. American CitiesSimilarities:CBD – Central
Business District (but CBD more dominant than in
U.S.)Suburban ringDifferencesHigh suburban density –
why?Greenbelts – recreational spaces set aside Apartments, not
single family homesReliance on public
transportationCentralized urban planning
*If we were to compare the American city to the European city
there would be some similarities but there would also be some
very distinct differences. Both the American and European city
have a CBD. However, in European cities the CBD is still
dominant (there has not been this huge shift from the CBD to
the outer cities due to suburbanization in European cities). Even
though there is a suburban ring surrounding the city, this
suburban ring is not comprised of single family homes
(sometimes huge single family homes) like American suburbs
but rather townhouses and apartments. Public transportation is
very prominent and widely used by all people in European
cities. American cities do not have the same level of public
transportation available le, and only certain classes of people
are the prominent users.Another difference between European
and American cites lies in the planned nature of European
15. cities. European cities have large greenbelt areas surrounding
the city where people can go for recreation etc. In American
cities, this large expanse of greenbelt is almost nonexistent.
Population Geography
Europe is Vanishing…The Population ImplosionThe declining
of population (as opposed to the population explosion)In
Europe…population is declining in many countries:Austria,
Belarus, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, UkraineTotal
(Replacement) Fertility Rate – the average number of children a
woman needs to bear in order to replace herself and her partner
= 2.1 childrenEurope’s TFR = 1.4Natural Increase PercentWhat
is it for European countries?
*Europe is vanishing. Many countries have zero percent growth
rates while many others have negative population growth rates.
Make sure you understand what problems a population
implosion causes.
Population Geography
Europe is Vanishing…Why is population declining?The greater
the urbanization, the less children couples have – why? Other
reasons?What is the problem with a population implosion?Less
young people = more elderly peopleNumber of workers whose
taxes pay for social services of the aged goes down – reduced
pensions and dwindling funds for health careTax increases to
offset losses in tax-base endanger business climateOther
16. problems?Decline in population is being offset by immigration:
Turks, Algerians, Moroccans, West Africans, IndonesiansVast
majority intensely devout, politically aware, and culturally
insularProblems this causes?
*Other reasons for population decline?Birth Control – birth
control is fairly new. It really gained prominence and
widespread usage in the 1970’s. This allowed women to choose
when to get pregnant for the first time and allowed families to
have less children.
European
RegionsWestern Europe
The British Isles
Nordic Europe
Mediterranean
Europe
Eastern Europe
*
Regions of the Realm
Western EuropeIncludes Germany, France, Benelux,
Switzerland, Austria, and LiechtensteinThe heart of the
European realmHub of Europe’s economic power and unifying
driveWorld’s richest economies
17. Regions of the Realm
Western Europe
GermanyA young country – not created until 1871Europe’s most
populous country, most powerful economy and most ardent
supporter of the EUSeparation after WWII into:East Germany –
controlled by the U.S.S.R. and modeled on the Russian-
communist modelWest Germany – Ally control and formed into
a federal state along democratic lines (thrived
economically)Reunification after the collapse of the Soviet
UnionDisparity between eastern and western states (see Figure
1-15)West Germany has yet to come up with the economic key
to success for East Germany
States of Germany (Fig. 1-15)
Regions of the Realm
Western Europe
FrancePrimate City = Paris – why Paris?Advantageous Site –
the physical attributes of the place it occupiesOriginal
settlement on an island in the Seine River - Île de la Cité The
security the island gave ensured its continuityAdvantageous
Situation – a place’s location relative to surrounding areas of
productive capacity, other cities/towns, barriers to access and
movement etc.Fertile agricultural hinterlandNumerous
waterways and canals connected Paris to other important
agricultural/industrial areasRadial system of roads ensured easy
18. access and movement
Paris’s Site and Situation
Regions of the Realm
Western Europe
FranceEconomic GeographyOne of the world’s most productive
and most diversified economiesPost-industrial economy
dominated by high-tech industries: high-speed trains, aircraft,
fiber-optic communication systems, and space-related
technologiesWorld leader in nuclear powerSupplies 75% of the
country’s electricityReduces dependence on foreign oilRhone-
Alps region – self-standing economic powerhouse and one of
Four MotorsPolitical Geography22 provinces, and various
regions designed to appease devolutionary forces threatening to
tear country apart
Regions of the Realm
Western Europe
BeneluxBelgium, Netherlands, and LuxembourgRegional
complementarity between agriculturally productive Netherlands
and industrially developed BelgiumMost densely populated
countries on earthDutch have expanded living space by wresting
land from the sea – Zuider Zee project (drained almost entire
southern sea)BelgiumDevolutionary force between Flemish and
19. WalloonsFlemish: live in the northwest, speak Dutch, constitute
58% of the population, but held little power in the 19th and 20th
centuries – granted regional autonomyWalloons: live in the
southeast, speak French, constitute 31% of the population, and
held almost all the government posts
Regions of the Realm
Western Europe
The Alpine StatesSwitzerland, Austria, and
LiechtensteinSwitzerlandLandlocked state – a country located in
the interior of a continent without access to the
seaAdvantageous or disadvantageous?Why is Switzerland a
‘lesson in human geography’? (see book for
answer)AustriaRemnant of the Austro-Hungarian
empireHistorical geography similar to Eastern European
countriesLiechtenstein
Western Europe
Regions of the Realm
The British IslesTwo main islands: BritainIrelandFour main
cultural sections:EnglandScotlandWalesIrelandTwo main
political units:United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern
IrelandRepublic of Ireland
20. Regions of the Realm
The British IslesHistorical GeographyInsularity allowed
security and protection from turbulent continental EuropeAble
to develop parliamentary systemBecame world’s largest colonial
empireSite of the Industrial RevolutionThe mismatch of
physical and political geographyBritish occupied Ireland and
many protestants from northern Britain settled in the
northeastern portion of IrelandIreland set free and made
independent, 1921British kept control of Northern Ireland due
to settlers, hence, United Kingdom of Great Britain and
Northern IrelandLeft Irish Catholics in British controlled north
– caused tensionIntermittent fighting characterizes this situation
*The entity known as the UK is a mismatch between physical
and political geography because not only does it include the
entire island of Britain, but it also includes a little section in the
northern portion of Ireland. Why is this mismatch an issue?
Because fighting has gone on over this piece of land in northern
Ireland for more than half a century between the Irish Catholics
and the Protestant English who both live there.
Regions of the Realm
The British IslesUnited KingdomRegion of major devolutionary
forces:The case of Northern IrelandWelsh nationalism
established Welsh Assembly to administer public services in
Wales, 1997Scottish nationalism formed a Scottish parliament,
1997, and hopes for an independent Scotland persistRepublic of
21. Ireland“Celtic Tiger”An EU success storyGrowing, booming,
service-based economy reflected by burgeoning cities/towns,
mushrooming industrial parks, bustling traffic, and construction
everywhere
Regions of the Realm
Northern (Nordic)
EuropePeripheral situation Remote, isolated, and
environmentally severeNo major shipping lanesLimited
interactionRemoved from warsDemocratic governments,
individual rights and social welfare, strong participation of
women
*
Mediterranean Europe
Mediterranean EuropeIncludes Italy, Greece, Spain, Portugal,
Cyprus, and MaltaA discontinuous region of peninsulasOn the
periphery of the European coreCore-periphery contrasts sharp in
some placesOnly northern Italy and northern Spain part of the
coreUrbanization lower than rest of EuropeLiving standards lag
behind rest of EuropeMediterranean climate Hot-dry
summersDistinct agricultural plants/produce – like what?
22. Regions of the Realm
Mediterranean Europe
Italy Best connected to the European coreMost economically
advancedDisplays a sharp north/south contrast Ancona line -
zone of transition between north and southIn the
north:Prominent cities: Milan, Turin, Florence, and
VeniceContains one of Europe’s Four MotorsContains leading
manufacturing complex, skilled labor force, hydroelectric
power, and creates wide range of export productsIn the
south:Stagnant, rural, poor, immigration problems
Italy
Economic Disparity between the North and the South
The Ancona Line
Regions of the Realm
Mediterranean EuropeSpainDevolution a major force:Basque
Country A group of people in Northern Spain and Southern
FranceSeparate and very distinct culture and language (Basque
is related to NO other language in the world)ETA - Euskadi Ta
Azkatasuna (Basque Homeland and Freedom)Waged bloody
campaign for independence against Spain, 1960’s-
todayCatalonia (Barcelona)Leading industrial area, fierce
nationalism, own language and culture, one of Four
23. MotorsHigh-tech regional economyProduces 25% of Spain’s
exports and 40% of Spain’s industrial exportsIssue: Catalonian
separatism
DEVOLUTION
IN
EUROPE
DEVOLUTIONARY
AREAS
Regions of the Realm
Mediterranean EuropeSpain cont. Sharp north/south contrastsIn
the north….think CataloniaIn the south…Drought-prone,
inadequate land reform, scare resources, and remoteness from
growth areas in SpainDispute over Gibraltar (‘The Rock’) with
BritainGibraltar ceded to Britain (in perpetuity), 1713British
colony with 30,000 residents and British institutions, legal
rules, and schoolsSpain demands Gibraltar back, but British
colonists refuse
Gibraltar – “The Rock”
Regions of the Realm
Mediterranean Europe
24. The Question of CyprusHistorical GeographyTurks conquered
and controlled island, 1571-1878British took over,
1878Independence with majority rule (80% Greeks) but
minority rights (Turks), 1960Civil war, 1974Partition into
southern Greek portion and northern Turkish portionThe Green
Line separates the two sidesTurkish Republic of Northern
Cyprus declared, 1983, recognized only by TurkeyThe Greek
side joined the European Union, 2004
*The question of CyprusCyprus is in an interesting situation.
Look at the map of countries that belong to the EU and then
locate Cyprus. If you notice, only half of Cyprus belongs to the
EU. This is because the country is divided into two entities: the
Greek side (south) and the Turkish side (north) along a line
called the ‘Green Line’. The EU was going to allow both
entities to join in 2004. However, two votes were put into place
before One vote was for the Greek side (the ‘official’ side) to
decide whether the Turkish side should be allowed to join and
the second vote was for the Turkish side to decide whether they
wanted to join the EU. The Turkish side voted to join the EU,
but the Greek side voted to not allow them to join. Hence, only
the Greek side of the island belongs to the EU.
Regions of the Realm
Eastern
Europe
Regions of the Realm
Eastern EuropeContains the most countriesIncludes Europe’s
largest state but also incorporates Europe’s poorest
25. stateReaches into the Russian zone of influenceKey
Concepts:BalkanizationIrredentismEthnic
CleansingDevolutionShatter belt
*This is the poorest part of Europe and the part that is
struggling the most. Remember, it is here that the Soviets had
the strongest influence and many of these countries are still
trying to recover from the Soviet yoke. Those countries who
joined the EU will most likely be better off than their
counterparts who did not join.
Regions of the Realm
Eastern EuropeBalkanization – the fragmentation of a region in
smaller, often hostile political unitsStems from the verb
balkanize, which means fragmentApplied to the Southern half of
Eastern Europe, i.e., the Balkan countries of the Balkan
PeninsulaShatter Belt – a zone of persistent splintering and
fracturing
WHY HERE?
*There are a lot of terms that are used to describe this region
and events that have occurred in different countries in this
region. Make sure you know the examples and the terms used.
Regions of the Realm
Eastern EuropeWhy do the terms shatter belt and balkanization
26. describe this area so aptly?Area of tumultuous migrations, epic
battles, foreign invasions, and imperial episodesDifferent
cultures have come and stayed in this region leaving their
imprint on the cultural landscape and conflict in their
wake:Romans and the Soviet EmpireReligiousChristian
Orthodox from the eastRoman Catholicism from the
southeastMuslims (Ottomans) from the south
Regions of the Realm
Eastern EuropeIrredentism - A policy of cultural extension and
political expansion aimed at a national group living in a
neighboring countryExample: Hungary
B
A
A
RIVER & BORDER
COUNTRIES
MINORITY
POPULATION
BORDER
ADJUSTMENT
*
ETHNIC GROUPS IN
EASTERN EUROPE
27. Regions of the Realm
Eastern EuropeEthnic Cleansing - refers to the forcible ouster of
entire populations from their homelands by stronger powers
bent on taking their territoriesExample: cleansing of Bosnians
by Serbs in former Yugoslavia
A
B
A
COUNTRIES
BORDER
MINORITY
POPULATION
ETHNIC MOSIAC
OF EASTERN EUROPE
*
Regions of the Realm
Eastern EuropeCountries Facing the BalticPoland, Lithuania,
Latvia, and BelarusSoviet domination affected and continues to
affect these countriesWhich of these countries joined the EU in
2004?The Landlocked CenterThe Velvet DivorceCzechoslovakia
split into the Czech Republic and Slovakia after the Slovaks
disagreed with the direction of economic reforms after the
Soviet eraCalled velvet because of the ease and peacefulness
28. with which it was achievedHungaryIrredentism in the form of
the Status Law in which Hungary grants work, health and travel
benefits to ethnic Hungarians living in neighboring countries
Regions of the Realm
Eastern EuropeCountries Facing the Black SeaUkraine,
Moldova, Romania, and BulgariaUkraineDivide between
Russian east and European westEach side had a presidential
candidatePro-Russian candidate ‘won’ in narrow and fraudulent
contestParliament and supreme court voided resultsConflict
exemplifies conflict between future and past, democracy and
authoritarianism, Russia and Europe
Regions of the Realm
Eastern EuropeCountries Facing the Adriatic SeaSlovenia,
Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Serbia-MontenegroIn 1990, only
two countries existed: Yugoslavia and AlbaniaAfter WWI, 7
major and 17 minor cultural groups thrown togetherSlovenes
and Croats (Roman Catholics), Serbs (Serbian Orthodox
Church), MuslimsSerbs dominated political life, after WWII
communism took root
Regions of the Realm
Eastern EuropeThe disintegration of YugoslaviaCollapse of
communism led to declaration of independence by Slovenia,
Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia, and SerbiaSlovenia and Macedonia
– relatively peacefulBrutal wars in Croatia and BosniaFighting
29. over the rights of minorities in each of the newly declared
statesCroatia - 88% Croat, 12% Serb minorityBosnia - conflict
between Serbs, Croats, and MuslimsSerbia-MontenegroWhat has
happened with Montenegro?Kosovo – (Muslims vs. repressive
Serbs) now NATO controlled
*Yugoslavia is one of the classic examples of a country (former
by the way) that had all of these things happen within it:
irredentism, ethnic cleansing, devolution. It has also been
described as a shatter belt and the term balkanization came out
of its disintegration as well. Basically after the collapse of the
Soviet Union, Yugoslavia disintegrated. Some sections
separated peacefully (know these) while others experienced
intense conflict in which hundreds of thousands of people were
killed. Bosnia is one of the section of the former Yugoslavia
where the fighting was most intense. Look at the map of Bosnia
and notice where the different groups of people live. Seeing
this, it is easy to understand how it might be difficult to
separate this section into its own country because the different
groups of people are so dispersed. There is still tension in what
is left of Yugoslavia (now known as Serbia and Montenegro).
Know what just happened in Montenegro. Kosovo is an area that
looks like it might split from Serbia in the near future. Talk
about some major devolution!
Former Yugoslavia
Serbs
Muslims
Croats