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Course Description Course Name : Geopolitics and Geography of Turkey Course Code : S 211 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 2 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 4 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ÇAĞATAY AKYOL Learning Outcomes of the Course : 1) Explains the general geological and geomorphological features of Turkey. 2) Explains the general climatological characteristics of Turkey. 3) Explains the properties of Turkey´s general hydrography. 4) Explains the general characteristics of the soil geography of Turkey. 5) Explains the characteristics of the general vegetation geography of Turkey. 6) Explains the general characteristics of the fauna of Turkey. 7) Explains the properties of the geography of Turkey´s population in general. 8) Explains the the general features of the geography of settlement in Turkey. 9) Explains the general features of Turkey´s economic geography. 10) Evaluates physical geographical properties of Turkey and the effects of these properties on human, economical and geopolitical structure. 11) Evaluates the importance of Turkey´s geopolitical and geostrategic. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The course aims to teach students general characteristics of the elements that make up the earth with the interaction of Physical and Human Geography and the results derived from this interaction. Understanding Geography of Turkey Course Contents : Physical and human characteristics of Turkey. Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : Elementary Classrooms   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Geological Characteristics of Turkey, Turkey geomorphological features Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, discussion, Drama, Brainstorming 2 Turkey geomorphological features Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, discussion, Drama, Brainstorming 3 Turkey´s Climate Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, discussion, Drama, Brainstorming 4 Hydrographic Properties in Turkey Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, discussion, Drama, Brainstorming 5 Hydrographic Properties in Turkey Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, discussion, Drama, Brainstorming 6 Turkey Territories Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, discussion, Drama, Brainstorming 7 Flora of Turkey, Turkey Natural Disasters Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, discussion, Drama, Brainstorming 8 Exam Prepare for exam Written exam 9 Turkey Population Geography, Settlement Geography of Turkey Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, discussion, Drama, Brainstorming 10 Agriculture in Turkey Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, discussion, Drama, Brainstorming 11 Turkey, Livestock, Forestry, Turkey Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, discussion, Drama, Brainstorming 12 Mining and Energy Resources of Turkey, Turkey, industrial Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, discussion, Drama, Brainstorming 13 Transport, Turkey Tourism, Turkey trade Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, discussion, Drama, Brainstorming 14 Turkey´s Geopolitics Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, discussion, Drama, Brainstorming 15 Turkey´s Geopolitics Reading the textbook. Lecture, Question & Answer, Problem Solving, Performance, discussion, Drama, Brainstorming 16/17 Final exam Prepare for exam Written exam   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Haritalar Bilgisayar ve Borkovizyon  Türkiye Coğrafyası ve Jeopolitiği Cemalettin Şahin, Hayati Doğanay. Türkiye Coğrafyası ve Jeopolitiği İbrahim Atalay Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 90     Homeworks/Projects/Others 20 10 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 Explains the concepts and principles related to the subject areas of Primary Education (Mathematics, Turkish, Science and Technology, Life Science, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, etc.). 5 2 Evaluates the characteristics of 1st-5th year primary school students’ development along with their role in learning. 3 3 Evaluates the significant people, events and phenomena in the historical process in terms of their effect on educational applications. 1 4 Utilizes the process of generating scientific knowledge in order to solve the problems which are encountered in Primary School Education. 5 5 Uses not only the 1st- 5th grades primary education programs (Turkish, Mathematics, Science and Technology, Social Science, Natural Science, Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, etc.) but also the specific teaching strategies, methods and techniques of these programs. 5 6 Makes a critique of art products in the light of information regarding art and describes their qualities. 0 7 Utilizes appropriate methods and techniques for the development of students´ such high-order thinking skills as critical, creative as well as problem solving. 5 8 Plans, implements and evaluates the process of teaching and learning by taking the characteristics of students´ development, individual differences as well as the properties of the subject area into account 5 9 Evaluates students´ learning process by means of different methods and techniques of evaluation and assessment. 5 10 Generates appropriate learning materials in order to create effective teaching and learning processes, and uses information and communication technologies effectively during this process. 5 11 Takes responsibility both individually and within groups to solve problems encountered during the applications in primary education 5 12 Monitors their performance and attempts to improve their professional knowledge and skills. 5 13 Evaluates the information she/he gains in a critical way by acquiring autonomous learning skills 5 14 Exchanges his/her ideas and solutions related to the field of teaching in a written or oral way effectively 5 15 Establishes effective communication with their students, colleagues, school management and families, and develops strategies to ensure families´ participation and support. 5 16 Within the scope of the education system and school management, utilizes general objectives and basic principles of education in the application. 5 17 Develops projects and activities in order to make the social environment livable. 5 18 Makes self-assessment / personal opinion through observing the artistic and scientific activities as well as following the current national and international events. 4 19 Along with their professional development, improves himself/herself in scientific, cultural, artistic and social areas in accordance with his/her interests and abilities through identifying his/her needs. 0 * 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 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 1 10 10 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 20 1 20     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 10 10     Final Exam 1 10 10 Total Workload: 92 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.68 ECTS Credit: 4