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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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Geographical location, situation and defination of Middle East .
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R2-Chapter 1 (1-15 pp.)
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2
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Land Structure and Forms of Middle East.
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R2-Chapter 2 (16- 29 pp.)
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3
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Climate of Middle East.
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R2-Chapter 3 (30-54 pp.)
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4
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Soil and Vegetation of Middle East.
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R2-Chapter 4 (31-71 pp.)
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5
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Petroleum and Water in Middle East.
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R2-Chapter 5 (72-82 pp.)
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6
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The population and Economy of Middle East.
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R2-Chapter 6 (151-166 pp.)
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7
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Geography of Iran
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R1 - Chapter 4 (142-148 pp.)
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8
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Geography of Iraq
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R1. Chapter 4 (149-153 pp.)
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9
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Geography of Syria
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R1-Chapter 4(154-159 pp.)
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10
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Geography of Israel
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R1-Chapter 4(174-179 pp.)
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11
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Geography of Egypt
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SR1-Chapter 6( 139-146 pp)
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12
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Geography of Saudi Arabia
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R1-Chapter 4 (180-186 pp.)
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13
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Geography of Turkiye
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R1-Chapter 4 ( 130-134 pp.)
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14
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Geography of Other Middle East Countries
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R1-Chapter 4 ( 187-197 pp.)
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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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Asst. Prof. Dr. Bekir GÖKMEN
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Instructors
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Assistants
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Resources
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R1. Özey, R. (2012). Asya Coğrafyası. İstanbul:Aktif Yayınları.
R2.Anderson, E.W. (2000). The Middle East (Geography and geopolitics).London & Newyork:Routledge.
R3. Gözenç, S. (1999). Güneybatı Asya "Ortadoğu" Ülkeler Coğrafyası. İstanbul:Çantay Kitabevi.
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Supplementary Book
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SR1. Longrigg, S.H. (2009). The Geography of the Middle East. 2nd. Edition, London: Rotledge.
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Goals
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Address the human and physical geography of Middle East within regional geography and have a knowledge about this subject as a geographer. To evaluate the geographcal importance of Middle East at the view of energy resources.
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Content
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The geographical features of Middle East, from the aspect of physical, social and economical geography. The identification of Middle East countries and gain some comparative knowledge about the.
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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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2
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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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Using geographic information systems to collect, analyze and evaluate data
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2
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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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5
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Establishing a spatial relationship by understanding the interactions between natural environment features and human elements
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4
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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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7
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Having the awareness of disaster management by knowing the basic concepts related to disaster
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2
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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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