John Oswald
Assistant Professor of Political and Urban Geography
Geography & Geology; Environmental Science and Society (ENVI) Interdisciplinary Program
140W Strong Hall
Education
- Ph.D., Geography, University of Texas at Austin, 2013
- MS, Community and Regional Planning, University of Texas at Austin, 2004
- MA, Ancient and Medieval Art and Archaeology, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2000
- BA, Archaeology and Classical Studies, College of Wooster, 1998
Interests and Expertise
Dr. Oswald is a broadly trained political and urban geographer. His primary research interests include the analysis of divided cities around the world as well as the study of ethno-national symbols and their territorial significance in conflict zones. His other areas of interests include human-environment interaction and issues related to environmental degradation and resource conflict.
Courses
- GEOG 110 World Regions
- GEOG 150 Thinking Sustainably
- GEOG 322 Geography of Africa
- GEOG 360 Cultural Geography
- GEOG 505 Seminar in Methods and Research