Louisiana Geography

A study of Louisiana’s physical and cultural geography. Students in Louisiana Geography will learn to better grasp the world around them by beginning with the place they call home.

The first portion of the course addresses the physical geography of our state, including the dynamics of the Mississippi River, delta formation, and the complex relationship between land and water in South Louisiana.

Afterward, students will learn about the major cultural and ethnic groups that populate the region, distinguishing Louisiana from the rest of the nation.

Geography is the study of the intersection of space, place, and people; principles learned in this course can be applied not only to Louisiana but well beyond its borders too.

The course is equivalent to one (1) high school Social Studies credit.

Prof. Charles E. Richard

Prof. Richard is a writer and filmmaker specializing in Louisiana Studies. A tenured university professor, he has more than thirty years of experience in the classroom, teaching courses in literature, film, and creative writing. Along with books about Louisiana history and geography, his body of work includes numerous documentary films for PBS.