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Week
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Topics
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Study Metarials
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1
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Region Concept, Zone Types, Boundaries
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R1 C1
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2
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The Place of Regional Geography in the Science of Geography
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R1 C1
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3
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Principles of Regional Geography
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R1 C1 C2, R2 C1, R3 C1
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4
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Elements of Physical Geography in a Region
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R1 C2
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5
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Elements of Human Geography in a Region
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R1 C2
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6
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Continents by Region Concept (South America)
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R1 C2, R2 C2, R3 C2
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7
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Intra-Continental Regions (Regions of South America) on the Basis of the Concept of Region
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R1 C3
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8
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Region Theories
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R1 C1 C2, R2 C1, R3 C1
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9
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Geographical Regions of Countries within the Framework of the Concept of Region (Argentina)
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R1 C3
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10
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Upper Administrative Units (Provinces-Çankırı) Within the Framework of the Concept of Region
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R1 C4
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11
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Sub-Administrative Units within the Framework of the Concept of Region (Districts, Villages - Eldivan from Districts; Ahlat from Central Villages)
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R1 C2
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12
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Physical Regions (Vegetation Regions)
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R1 C5
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13
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Human and Political Regions (Turkish Language Regions), (European Union)
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R1 C4
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14
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Geographical Regions of Countries within the Framework of the Concept of Region (Italy)
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R1 C4
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Prerequisites
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Language of Instruction
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Turkish
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Responsible
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Prof. Dr. Barış TAŞ
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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R1- Tunçdilek N. (1973). Bölgesel Coğrafyanın Prensipleri: Tabii Bölgeler, İÜ. Edb. Fak. Yay. İstanbul.
R2 - Johnson D.L., Haarmana V., Johnson M.L., Clawson D.L. (2009). World Regional Geography.
R3 - Bradshaw M., Dymond J., White G., Chacko E. (2008). Contemporary World Regional Geography.
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Supplementary Book
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Goals
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Distinguish the natural and human region on the earth, define the region with the physical and human geographical object on the earth
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Content
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The definition and parts of regional geography
The importance of geography and its place in regional geography
Principle of Regional Geography
Elements of physical geography in a region
Elements of human geography in a region
Continents based on regional concept (South America)
Intra-continental region based on regional concept (Regions of South America)
Midterm Exam
Geographical regions of countries(Argentina)
Top Administrative Unit as the term of region (Province-Çankırı)
Low administrative unit as the term of region (County, Villages- as county Eldivan; as central village Ahlat)
Physical regions (Vegetation Regions)
Human and Political region (Regions of Turkish Language), (Eurpean Union)
Geographical region of countries as regional term (Argentina)
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Program Learning Outcomes |
Level of Contribution |
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1
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Using geographical terminology correctly and appropriately by adopting lifelong learning as a principle
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1
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2
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Gaining the ability to collect geographical information according to scientific research steps, planning and critical thinking skills
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3
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3
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Using geographic information systems to collect, analyze and evaluate data
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3
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4
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To be able to use geographical information and approaches for public benefit through interdisciplinary studies
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2
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5
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Establishing a spatial relationship by understanding the interactions between natural environment features and human elements
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6
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Making comparisons at different scales by comprehending geographical difference, change and diversity in space
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3
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7
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Having the awareness of disaster management by knowing the basic concepts related to disaster
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8
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Having knowledge about the geography of Turkey and the world starting from local
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9
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Evaluating past geography in the context of change and continuity using modern geography principles
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10
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To have sufficient awareness of culture, ethics, social rights and environmental issues related to the field
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