SNFZ103 Geopolitics and Geography of Turkey

3 ECTS - 2-0 Duration (T+A)- 1. Semester- 2 National Credit

Information

Code SNFZ103
Name Geopolitics and Geography of Turkey
Semester 1. Semester
Duration (T+A) 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week)
ECTS 3 ECTS
National Credit 2 National Credit
Teaching Language Türkçe
Level Lisans Dersi
Type Normal
Mode of study Yüz Yüze Öğretim
Catalog Information Coordinator Öğr. Gör. ÇAĞATAY AKYOL


Course Goal

The aim of this course is to teach the physical, human and economic characteristics of Turkey and to teach the importance of Turkey in the world.

Course Content

Location and position of Turkey geopolitical and geostrategic status of Turkey, mathematical location characteristics, special location characteristics (neighbors), country groups characteristics (political, military, economic, cultural organizations), physical properties of Turkey (climate, hydrographic characteristics, soil structure, vegetation), socioeconomic characteristics (population, settlement, agriculture, forestry, livestock, energy, industry, transportation, tourism).

Course Precondition

None

Resources

Relevant literature

Notes

Relevant literature


Course Learning Outcomes

Order Course Learning Outcomes
LO01 To explain Turkey's location and geopolitic features.
LO02 To understand Turkey's main lines of geological and geomorphological features.
LO03 To analyze factors which are affect the Turkey's climate.
LO04 To predict Turkey's climate elements and characteristics using data.
LO05 To associate the Turkey's distribution of soil and characteristics with the effective factors.
LO06 To analyze distribution Turkeys natural vegetation formation assosciating with the ecological conditions.
LO07 To analyze Turkey's hydrograhic characateristics and potential distribution with natural envirenmental conditions.
LO08 To analyze Turkey's settlement and population characteristics in terms of factors influencing their distribution.
LO09 To analyze factors which are affect the Turkey's economy.
LO10 To analyze Turkey's economic geographical features (agriculture,energy sources, mines, industry, trade,tourism, transport)with natural environment.
LO11 Identify learning needs and use effectively access ways to information.
LO12 Develops projects and activities in order to make the social environment livable.
LO13 Have sufficient consciousness about subjects of environmental protection.
LO14 Do planning projects and activities as awareness of social responsibility.
LO15 Respect for different cultures, adapt to social life, be a model around with your attitudes and behavior.


Relation with Program Learning Outcome

Order Type Program Learning Outcomes Level
PLO01 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Explains the concepts and principles related to the lessons (Mathematics, Turkish, Science, Life Sciences, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Games and Physical Activities, etc.) within the scope of primary school teachers. 5
PLO02 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It creates unique learning environments according to the developmental characteristics of students studying in the primary school (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade). 2
PLO03 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Relates important people (scientists, journalists, painters, writers, etc.) in the historical process with educational practices. 1
PLO04 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Use appropriate teaching strategies, methods and techniques in the teaching of the courses (Mathematics, Turkish, Science, Life Sciences, Social Studies, Visual Arts, Music, Games and Physical Activities, etc.) in the primary school (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade) curriculum. 2
PLO05 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Becomes aware of the contribution of artistic works and studies to student development and reflects them on teaching practices.
PLO06 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses scientific process skills in solving problems in the field of primary school teachers.
PLO07 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Uses appropriate methods and techniques for the development of high-level thinking skills of students. 1
PLO08 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Plans, implements and evaluates the teaching-learning process, taking into account the developmental characteristics of students, their individual differences and the characteristics of the subject area. 1
PLO09 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal It uses different measurement and evaluation methods and techniques in the evaluation of teaching processes and learning products. 1
PLO10 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops appropriate materials to create effective teaching-learning processes and uses information technologies effectively in this process. 1
PLO11 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Takes responsibility both individually and together with other relevant persons (family, teacher, administrator, etc.) in solving the problems encountered while carrying out the teaching processes.
PLO12 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Develops professional knowledge and skills by self-assessment. 4
PLO13 Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal Evaluates the knowledge gained through individual learning skills with a critical approach. 1
PLO14 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı It meets the educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic, social and technological fields in line with its interests and abilities. 2
PLO15 Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı He/she shares his/her thoughts and suggestions on issues related to his/her field, both orally and in writing. 2
PLO16 Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği It communicates effectively with its stakeholders (students, teacher friends, school management and parents) in the educational process and develops strategies to ensure family participation.
PLO17 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği In the education-teaching process, it acts in accordance with the general aims and basic principles of education. 1
PLO18 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği Within the scope of lifelong learning, it designs projects and activities to improve its students, social environment and society. 1
PLO19 Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği It follows the scientific, artistic, social, economic and technological phenomena and events that occur in its immediate surroundings, in its country and in the world, and reflects it on its educational practices. 4
PLO20 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik It takes into account the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary nature of the primary school teachers field in planning, implementing and evaluating instruction. 1
PLO21 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Gains knowledge and skills of planning, implementing and evaluating instruction in multigrade classes.
PLO22 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik Follows the developments in her/his field from foreign/international sources. 1
PLO23 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik By adopting universal and root values, she/he becomes a role model for her students and her environment. 1
PLO24 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik Becomes a model by using Turkish correctly and effectively in her/his daily and professional life. 1
PLO25 Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik As a primary school teacher, she/he is knowledgeable and sensitive about the universality of human and child rights, social justice, quality culture, environment, health and work safety. 5
PLO26 Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik It analyzes the relationship between educational philosophies and educational programs and reflects them on teaching practices. 1


Week Plan

Week Topic Preparation Methods
1 Geological Characteristics of Turkey, Turkey geomorphological features Reading the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası
2 Turkey geomorphological features Reading the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
3 Turkeys Climate Reading the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
4 Hydrographic Properties in Turkey I Reading the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay, Problem Çözme
5 Hydrographic Properties in Turkey II Reading the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
6 Turkey Territories Reading the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
7 Flora of Turkey, Turkey Natural Disasters Reading the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
8 Mid-Term Exam Reading the textbook. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
9 Turkey Population Geography, Settlement Geography of Turkey Reading the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası
10 Agriculture in Turkey Reading the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası
11 Turkey, Livestock, Forestry, Turkey Reading the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
12 Mining and Energy Resources of Turkey, Turkey, industrial Reading the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
13 Transport, Turkey Tourism, Turkey trade Reading the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası
14 Turkeys Geopolitics I Reading the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
15 Turkeys Geopolitics II Reading the textbook. Öğretim Yöntemleri:
Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri, Benzetim, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay
16 Term Exams I Reading the textbook. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav
17 Term Exams Reading the textbook. Ölçme Yöntemleri:
Yazılı Sınav


Student Workload - ECTS

Works Number Time (Hour) Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 4 56
Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 2 28
Assesment Related Works
Homeworks, Projects, Others 1 1 1
Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 1 1
Final Exam 1 1 1
Total Workload (Hour) 87
Total Workload / 25 (h) 3,48
ECTS 3 ECTS