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Geog 1012
Optional Project This project is NOT REQUIRED, but student(s) choosing to complete it MUST complete five assignments. The first assignment must be completed by everyone {individual or group} doing the project. The project can count ten (l0%) percent of your grade. Students are encouraged to work with others in a group, but this is not a requirement for the completion of the project. The various items that can be completed follow: 1. This item is to be completed by all students doing the project. Select a theme that pertains in some way to cultural geography and take a series of four photographs. Date and identify the photos and provide some type of typewritten essay explaining why these photos form a set. The photos may all be taken at one site like in Rogersville’s historic district or at several sites like dangerous intersections in a town. 2. Stone rubbing or close-up photographs of at least three tombstones in a cemetery. Look for older markers or unusual markers. Look for epitaphs that give information about the people/community. Try to determine something about the cemetery. 3. Observe residential structures in an older neighborhood or along a street in a town. Photograph selected buildings that show a variety of architecture. Try to determine style of architecture. Interview l or 2 owners and find out as much as you can about their homes. Compile a map of location of the homes in the community studied. 4. Sports are very much a part of popular culture. A variety of topics might be considered - maybe you have a few ideas. For example, in Tennessee the rest of the Division I-A programs take a back seat to the program at UT-Knoxville. One might consider the TV-radio coverage of the "Vol" network. The economic impact of auto racing or the changes in the classification system for Tennessee high schools and its economic impact on the schools. 5. Go on a "scavenger hunt" and photograph at least ten items. You might have other ideas regarding items to photograph but here is a list of some thing you might wish to consider: various types of fences ( rock, split rail, etc.); dog-trot house; water mill; storm cellar; smokehouse; corncrib; rural general store; craftsmen at work; unusual roadside signs; scenes from the past; unusual mail boxes. 6. Urban tree survey with an emphasis on tree topping. Photograph selected examples of "heavy-topping" of trees. Question owners about these practices. Were the trees under power lines? Storm-damaged trees? Etc.? Are the trees saved if they can be? Do owners recognize any value for trees? 7. Your suggestions for projects. |
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