Article
Teaching Geography in an International Region: Challenges of the Pacific Northwest Borderland
Journal of Geography
(2003)
Abstract
Offering a course across an international border, where students and faculty physically travel to both countries throughout the term, raises a host of pedagogical, cartographic, logistic, and cultural challenges. At the same time, two initial classes find the experience rewarding and evaluate the course positively. This paper reviews the offering of a unique cross-border course, outlining its structure, methodology, and outcomes. Major hurdles and issues in this venture into cross-border education are outlined. Directions and expectations for future offerings are suggested.
Keywords
- international education,
- borderland studies,
- cross-border teaching and mapping,
- Canada-United States co-operation.
Disciplines
Publication Date
March 1, 2003
DOI
10.1080/00221340308978522
Citation Information
Doug Nicol, John Bélec and Patrick Buckley. "Teaching Geography in an International Region: Challenges of the Pacific Northwest Borderland" Journal of Geography Vol. 102 Iss. 2 (2003) p. 47 - 57 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/patrick-buckley/6/