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Course Description Course Name : Introduction to geography Course Code : AS 103 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ABDULLAH BALCIOĞULLARI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Understands the subject of geography. Analyses the connection between Geography and other disciplines Explains the goals of teaching geography. Analyses the basic concepts of geography. Explains the principles of geography. Understands the development of our country and the world of geography Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Gain basic concepts of geography, help them to understand the relationship of geography with other sciences and finally help students to gain basic skills and knowledge about teaching geography Course Contents : Definition of geography, basic concepts, principles, the emergence of geographical research methods, Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Social Studies Classroom   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Definition of geography and its scientific capability Reading the related part of the Introduction to Geography book. Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer 2 Principles of geography Doing scientific research on the foundations of being scientific Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer 3 Research subject of Geography Examining scientific articles in the field of Geography Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer, project 4 Branches of geography Examination of the respective section in the book Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer 5 Branches of geography Examination of the respective section in the book Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer 6 The emergence of geography Examining the historical process of geography from different sources Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer, project 7 mid-term exam Study of the issues addressed Open-ended written exam 8 Geography in the ancient world Examining the works of ancient science Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer, project 9 Geography in the Middle Ages Comparison of the medieval age Eastern and Western scientific studies in the world. Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer 10 Geography in the New and modern Ages Investigation of the life and work of Alexander von Humboldt Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer 11 Modern geography What´s new in the field of higher education in the Republican Period Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer 12 Objectives and the importance of geography education Examination of the social studies curriculum Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer 13 Research methods in geography Examining the scientific articles written in the field of Geography Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer 14 Geography teaching Reporting the status of primary and secondary education institutions in our country, geography courses Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer 15 Overall evaluation Evaluation of the work throughout the year Lecture, discussion, question-and-answer 16/17 Final Exam Study of the issues addressed Open-ended written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Gümüşçü, O. ve Balcıoğulları, A. (2006) Coğrafyaya Giriş. Bilge Yayınları Ankara  Doğanay, H. (2000). Coğrafyaya Giriş. Çizgi yayınları.Konya Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80     Homeworks/Projects/Others 3 20 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. 0 2 They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. 0 3 They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. 0 4 They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. 0 5 They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. 0 6 The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. 0 7 They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. 0 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. 2 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. 5 10 They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. 4 11 They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. 0 12 They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. 4 13 They recognize scientific basis of education. 0 14 They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. 0 15 They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. 2 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 17 They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. 2 18 They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. 3 19 They value life-long learning. 2 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 2 28     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 8 2 16 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 3 10 30     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1     Final Exam 1 1 1 Total Workload: 76 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.04 ECTS Credit: 3