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Course Description Course Name : GEOGRAPHY OF COUNTRIES Course Code : SB 309 Course Type : Compulsory Level of Course : First Cycle Year of Study : 3 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 3 Name of Lecturer(s) : Instructor ABDULLAH BALCIOĞULLARI Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describes the continent and the ocean concepts, the distribution of continents and oceans on the Earth. Explains the geographical characteristics of the selected Asian countries. Explains the geographical characteristics of the selected European countries. Explains the geographical characteristics of the selected African countries. Explains the geographical characteristics of the selected American countries. Explains the geographical characteristics of the selected Oceanic countries. Compares continents and countries in terms of their natural, human and economic geographical properties. Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : Understanding the geographical principles of the continents on earth, selected countries among the continents, , the Balkans, the Caucasus, the Middle East and Central Asian countries, the general geographical properties of the selected countries. Course Contents : Contınents (Asia, Europe, Africa, Oceania, North and South America, Antarctica). Countries (Balkan Countries, Caucasian Countries, Middle East Countries, Central Asian Countries and others). 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 Introduction, subjects, chapters and principles, teaching goals of the ´Geography of Countries´ course. Reading the related book chapter Lecture, discussion and question-and-answer 2 General look at our world, oceans and continents. Reading the related book chapter. Lecture, discussion and question-and-answer 3 Categorizing countries in a different criteria on a global scale Reading the related chapter of the book Lecture, discussion and question-and-answer 4 Geography of Asian Continent Reading the related chapter of the book Lecture, discussion and question-and-answer 5 Major Asian Countries and their Features Collecting background information about the history and the political geography of the selected country Lecture, discussion and question-and-answer, project 6 Geography of European Continent Reading the related chapter of the book Lecture, discussion and question-and-answer 7 Major European Countries and Features Obtaining prior information about the European countries Lecture, discussion and question-and-answer 8 mid-term exam Studying the subjects covered in this course Open-ended questions 9 Geography of African Continent Obtaining background information about the African countries Lecture, discussion and question-and-answer, project 10 Major African Countries and Features Obtaining background information about the African countries Lecture, discussion and question-and-answer, project 11 Geography of American Continent Obtaining background information about the American countries Lecture, discussion and question-and-answer 12 Major North American Countries and Features American countries to obtain background information on Lecture, discussion and question-and-answer 13 Geography of South American Continent Countries and Features Collecting background information about the history and the political geography of the selected country Lecture, discussion and question-and-answer 14 Geography of Oceania Continent Countries and Features Collecting background information about the history and the political geography of the selected country Lecture, discussion and question-and-answer 15 Characteristics of the Antarctic Gathering information about the discovery of the Antarctic Lecture, discussion and question-and-answer 16/17 Final Exam Studying the subjects covered in this course Open-ended questions   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Şahin ,C,Ülkeler Coğrafyası:Gündüz Eğt. ve Yay. Ankara,2001.  Gözenç,S.,Güneybatı Asya "Orta Doğu" Ülkeler Coğrafyası,Çantay Kitabevi, 1999.  Güney, E.,Türkiye’nin Komşuları.Ülkeler Coğrafyası-Jeopolitik.Çantay Kitabevi, 2002-2003.  Yiğit, A., Türk Ülkeleri ve Türklerin Yaşadıkları Bölgelerin Coğrafyası: Türkiye ve Türk Dünyası İktisadi ve Sosyal Araştırmalar Vakfı Elazığ Şubesi Yayın.:2, Türk Dünyası Dizisi:2 Elazığ, 2000  Gümüş, Ergin ve Yüksel Güçlü (Editör), Kıtalar ve Ülkeler Coğrafyası: Lisans Yayıncılık, ,İstanbul,2006. Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 60     Homeworks/Projects/Others 1 40 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. 4 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 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. 3 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. 3 13 They recognize scientific basis of education. 0 14 They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. 2 15 They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. 5 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. 1 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 18 They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. 3 19 They value life-long learning. 4 * 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) 14 3 42 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 5 5     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0     Final Exam 1 5 5 Total Workload: 80 Total Workload / 25 (h): 3.2 ECTS Credit: 3