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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY |
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| Course Code |
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SB 310 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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3 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Instructor ABDULLAH BALCIOĞULLARI
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Explains the basic concepts of political geography.
Evaluates the impact of geographical features on political geography in accordance with the principles of physical geography
Evaluates the impact of human geography on political geography in accordance with the principles of physical geography
Evaluates the impact of economic geography on political geography in accordance with the principles of physical geography
Compares the similarities and differences between the geopolitical theories.
Explain international political, economic and military organizations the reasons for the organization.
Describes Turkey´s NATO, EU, UN, EC, its relations with international organizations such as the OIC.
Evaluates problems such as the trans-boundary waters, straits, the Aegean continental shelf concerning Turkey.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of this course is to teach the basic facts, terms, notions and events related to geo-politics and political geography and make students gain basic information and skills on teaching political geography. |
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| Course Contents |
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The contents of this course include definitions, main perspectives on political geography, political geography, physical factors (location, area, boundaries, land forms, climate, water, land, natural resources), political geography, human factors (population, culture, military and / or political and economic communities ), the political structures (NATO, EU) Turkey joined, the Middle East countries, Balkan countries, relations with the countries of the Caucasus, Turkish Republics, trans-boundary waters, straits, the Aegean dispute within the continental shelf and the OECD countries, political and economic organizations in the world. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Social Studies Classroom |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Comprehend subjects related to political geography and geo-politics. |
Reading "The Crusades Through the Eyes of the Arabs" by Amin Maalouf, |
Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
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2 |
Examine and discuss the subjects related to politicial geography and geo-politics. |
Reading the related book chapter |
Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
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3 |
Historical development and the major geopolitical theories of political geography. |
Reading the related book chapter |
Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
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4 |
Analysis of static factors in political geography. |
Reading the related book chapter |
Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
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5 |
The area concept in political geography |
Information about the life and works of Friedrech Ratzel and R.Kjellen. |
Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
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6 |
The area concept in political geography |
Investigation of Hitler´s Germany Period |
Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
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7 |
State borders, border types and border disputes. in political geography |
Investigation of the history and foundation of Israel. |
Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
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8 |
Mid-term exam |
Study of the subjects covered in this course |
Open-ended questios |
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9 |
Form concept and its effects in political geography. |
Reading the related book chapter |
Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
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10 |
Location concept and its importance in political geography |
Reading the related book chapter |
Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
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11 |
Location concept and its importance in political geography |
Reading the related book chapter |
Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
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12 |
The causes and effects of the struggle for power between states and nations in XXI. century. |
Reading the related book chapter |
Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
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13 |
The causes and effects of the struggle for power between states and nations in XXI. century. |
Reading the related book chapter |
Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
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14 |
The major military, economic and political organizations of the world: their organization, goals and importance. |
Reading the related book chapter |
Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
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15 |
Major domination theories |
Reading the related book chapter |
Lecture, discussion, question and answer |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Study of the subjects covered in this course |
Open -ended questions |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 Karabulut, B., Strateji Jeostrateji Jeopolitik, Platin Yay.Ankara, 2005
GÖNEY,S.,Siyasi Coğrafya,İÜ. Ed.Fak.,103,İstanbul,1997.
ÖZEY,R.,21.Asrın Ufkunda Türkiye (Sorunlar-Çözümler):Marifet Yayınları,ISBN:975-359-097-4, İstanbul,1996.
MANİSALI.E.,Türkiye ve Küreselleşme (2.Basım):Derin Yay.ISBN:975-353-261-X,İstanbul,2002.
HACISALİHOĞLU,İ.Y.,Yeni Dünya Düzeni Arayışı ve Türkiye-Jeopolitik Analiz-:Çantay Kitabevi,İstanbul,2001.
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| Required Course Material(s) | |
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
30 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
0 |
70 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. |
0 |
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2 |
They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. |
0 |
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3 |
They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. |
0 |
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4 |
They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. |
0 |
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5 |
They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. |
0 |
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6 |
The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. |
0 |
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7 |
They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. |
3 |
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8 |
They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. |
5 |
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9 |
They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. |
4 |
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10 |
They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. |
0 |
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11 |
They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. |
0 |
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12 |
They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. |
0 |
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13 |
They recognize scientific basis of education. |
0 |
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14 |
They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. |
0 |
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15 |
They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. |
0 |
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16 |
They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. |
0 |
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17 |
They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. |
4 |
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18 |
They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. |
4 |
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19 |
They value life-long learning. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
10 |
10 |
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Total Workload: | 76 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.04 |
| ECTS Credit: | 3 |
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