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| Code | SOSZ308 |
| Name | Political Geography and Geopolitics of Turkey |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 2 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi ABDULLAH BALCIOĞULLARI |
| Course Instructor |
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Course Goal / Objective
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.
Course Content
opinions about political geography of the emergence of geopolitical physical factors in the political geography of human factors in the political geography of population and settlement of political geography at the economic factors of Turkey's political geography issues Limits characteristics and problems of the effects of the foreign policy of the geographical location of Turkey
Course Precondition
No prerequisites for the course
Resources
Flint,C. veTaylor, P. J. (2014) Siyasi Coğrafya Dünya-Ekonomisi, Ulus-Devlet ve Yerellik. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık. Ankara
Notes
Akengin, H. (2019). Siyasi Coğrafya. Pegem Akdemik Yay. Ankara
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explain the emergence and development of political geography. |
| LO02 | Explain the basic concepts of political geography. |
| LO03 | Comprehends the physical and human factors that are effective in political geography. |
| LO04 | Explain the importance of the field in Political Geography. |
| LO05 | Explain the importance of location in Political Geography. |
| LO06 | Explain the importance of the border in Political Geography. |
| LO07 | Explain the importance of Form in Political Geography. |
| LO08 | Explains the features of the geopolitical concept. |
| LO09 | Explains the process of the emergence of geopolitical theories. |
| LO10 | Evaluates Turkey's place on the geopolitical theories in general. |
| LO11 | Establishes a relationship between political activities and Classical geopolitical theories. |
| LO12 | establishes a relationship between political activities and modern geopolitical theories. |
| LO13 | Explains international political, economic and military organizations in general. |
| LO14 | Evaluation of the necessity of United Nations, European Union, Organization of Islamic Conference. |
| LO15 | Evaluates the function of Nato. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Recognize the scientific foundations of education | 2 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the knowledge generation method of social sciences. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Graduate of Social Studies Education; Explain the basic concepts and principles of social sciences. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | He/she evaluates the information he/she has learned with a critical approach by gaining the ability to access the information sources he/she needs. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can identify practices that will create democratic learning environments and make the classroom a part of real life | 1 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Plans the teaching-learning process by taking into account the individual differences of the students and the characteristics of the subject area. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | It uses methods that will develop students' empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision-making and problem-solving skills in line with human values. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Develops original materials and uses information technologies to make student-centered teaching effective. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Avoiding being mechanical in measurement and evaluation, she (he) can use creative and careful forms that will ensure the versatile development of students. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Can meaningfully relate the disciplines that contribute to the content of the Social Studies course by applying the special teaching methods required by the program. | 2 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | By recognizing the cultural structures of the society she (he) lives in and other societies, she (he) evaluates the causes and consequences of the changes throughout history. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Defines the place where he lives on the world. Evaluate the social, political and economic effects of mathematical position and what kind of results this situation has created throughout history | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Distinguish the importance of benefiting from natural sciences and fine arts as well as social sciences in order to perceive the world multidimensionally. In addition to his professional development, he constantly improves himself by determining the educational needs in scientific, cultural, artistic and social fields in line with his interests and abilities. | 5 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Can make self-assessment regarding the professional competencies he/she has | 2 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Values lifelong learning | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Can communicate effectively in different cultures (rural-urban), social environment and students, argues that problems can be solved by peaceful methods | 4 |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | By avoiding discrimination, it defends that living a life in accordance with human rights and human dignity is valid and necessary for all people. | 5 |
| PLO18 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Creates a citizen-teacher model. As a participating member of civil society; He tries to find solutions to the problems of the school he works in, the environment he works in, the society he lives in and today's world. | 5 |
| PLO19 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Values self-confidence, the courage to question and the power to change. Willing to work hard and take responsibility for this | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Comprehend subjects related to political geography and geo-politics. | Reading The Crusades Through the Eyes of the Arabs by Amin Maalouf, | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Examine and discuss the subjects related to politicial geography and geo-politics. | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Gösteri |
| 3 | Historical development and the major geopolitical theories of political geography. | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Analysis of static factors in political geography. | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | The area concept in political geography 1 | Information about the life and works of Friedrech Ratzel and R.Kjellen. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | The area concept in political geography 2 | Investigation of Hitler s Germany Period | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | State borders, border types and border disputes. in political geography | Investigation of the history and foundation of Israel. | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Study of the subjects covered in this course | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Form concept and its effects in political geography. | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri |
| 10 | Theories of Geopolitics: Land Domination Theory, Edge Belt Domination Theory, Sea Domination Theory, Air Domination Theory | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Theories about geopolitics: Siege Theory, New Domino Stones Theory, End of History Theory, Clash of Civilizations Theory | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Gösteri, Bireysel Çalışma |
| 12 | Theories of Geopolitics: Integration of Civilizations Theory, Great Chessboard Theory, Axis Countries Domination Theory, Space Domination Theory, Applicability of Geopolitical Theories | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Some political, economic, military and commercial cooperation organizations in the world: United Nations, Organization of Islamic Cooperation | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Some political, economic, military and commercial cooperation organizations in the world: European Union, Economic Cooperation and Development Organization, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Organization. | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | International Organizations and Turkey | Reading the related book chapter | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Study of the subjects covered in this course | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Study of the subjects covered in this course | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 1 | 14 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 54 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,16 | ||
| ECTS | 2 ECTS | ||