<p>The previous threads about the map course freshman year at Walsh were very helpful but I didn’t find many posts that were about the changes in Map over the last few years. I understand the new course is much more about physical geography, mountain ranges, plate tectonics, etc., and less about history, capitals, conflicts and relations among countries.</p>
<p>A post from December 2009 describes the new Map course as more focused on environmental issues whereas we’ve been working on location, system of government, languages, economics and geography.</p>
<p>Can anyone supply an update on the Map course? Thanks.</p>
<p>I took the old (Hrebenak) map, so I don’t actually have firsthand experience with this, but if you have your NetID you can see the syllabus at <a href=“https://www16.georgetown.edu/explore/syllabi/restricted/index.cfm?Action=View&DocumentID=53239[/url]”>https://www16.georgetown.edu/explore/syllabi/restricted/index.cfm?Action=View&DocumentID=53239</a> </p>
<p>From what I’ve heard, yes, it is much more based on physical geography, the environment, the climate, etc. The brief description given is: “This required one-credit course is designed to provide basic knowledge of the physical and political geography of the world. Weekly lectures cover major themes in physical geography and their effects on human behavior. The final examination covers both thematic content and factual information on physical and political geography.” </p>
<p>See also [Vox</a> Populi » SFS revamps Map of the Modern World curriculum, Hrebenak out as teacher](<a href=“http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2009/09/22/sfs-revamps-map-of-the-modern-world-curriculum-hrebenak-out-as-teacher/]Vox”>http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2009/09/22/sfs-revamps-map-of-the-modern-world-curriculum-hrebenak-out-as-teacher/)</p>
<p>This is very helpful. Have there been any changes to the course since the transition to the new professor and curriculum, or is it still environmental studies expressed through regional topics? Is there any chance of a middle ground where the students actually learn borders, conflicts, maps, etc. so that they can serve in the diplomatic corps?</p>
<p>The course is 1 credit, it will not prepare you for the diplomatic corps.</p>
<p>Well I mean teach the student the basic information to get them started down the road to a career in foreign service as opposed to environmentalism.</p>
<p>Agreed, though it is short; it is intensive memorization and a strong background to head you in the right direction.</p>