Tuesday, 25 November 2008

  

Preliminary Syllabus

Test 4
The third test for G&ES 217 is scheduled for December 9th at 8:00pm in our regular classroom. It is worth 150 points (15% of the final grade) and will take about 30 minutes or so. Test 4 will focus on chapters 13-16 (pp.360-488) of the Kaplan et.al. textbook. For a study guide for chapters 13-16 of the Kaplan book, return to this webpage soon.

CMAP Meeting
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), is conducting a community planning event at NEIU to discuss the Comprehensive 2040 Plan that is being developed and to get community input. Numerous such events are being held all over the region, and community input that is gathered will help shape the future plan. This is a great opportunity to learn about the process and provide your input that will help shape the future of our region. Topics to be discussed include urban sprawl, open space/ farmland preservation, jobs and transportation.

The event is being sponsored by the Department of Geography & Environmental Studies and is open to all community members. No registration is necessary. Please refer to the details below and in the attached flyer. Please feel free to distribute/post/forward the announcement and flyer to other community members as appropriate.

What: CMAP Community Planning Event

Where: Golden Eagles, NEIU

When: Tuesday, November 25 – 1:30-3:30 pm

Refreshments will be served.

 

 

 

   Reading Assignment
For November 25th, students are expected to read chapters 13-15 (pp. 360-488) of the Kaplan et.al. textbook. Study the chapter carefully so as to be able to participate in the class discussion.
   
 

Final Assignment
Originally, we had scheduled an "Albany Park Project" worth 100 points (10% of the final grade). We have to switch to an alternative assignment, however, worth the same number of points. This final assignment is due on December 9th (final exam day).

Read the following article and write a three page response to it that shows that you thought about the issues addressed in it. This is an exercise in critical thinking, more than anything else. Feel free to offer additional information or an update on the topic citing newspaper articles, etc. if you are so inclined.

Costas Spirou and Larry Bennett. "Revamped Stadium... New Neighborhood?" Urban Affairs Review, May 2002, v.37, n.5, pp.675-702.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 
  This webpage is an extension of classroom lectures and discussion. You can contact Professor Grammenos at D-Grammenos@neiu.edu or visit http://www.neiu.edu/~dgrammen