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GNKE455

TURKISH CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY

Course Code
GNKE455
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
2 + 0
ECTS
3
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS3
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Explains the relationship between culture and geography.
  2. Evaluates the first etnographic sources about Turks and Turkish culture.
  3. Explains the elements that make up the political, military and social structure in Turkish states.
  4. Evaluates the migrations in Turkish history and their social consequences.
  5. Explains belief structures and mythological elements in Turkish culture.
  6. Evaluates the effects of Turkish culture on the spreading areas and neighboring geographies.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNo
Course DescriptionCulture, man and society; Turkish culture and Turkish civilization; the first ethnographic sources of Turks; Turkish states in history; state, administrative, military and social structure in Turks; popular beliefs and mythology in Turks; man and space relation in Turks; oral, written and material culture in Turks; family structure in Turks; demographic and cultural consequences of migrations occurred in Turkish history; spreading areas of Turkish culture and its influence on neighboring geographies; the tangible and intangible cultural heritage in Turkey?s possession; transfer of natural and cultural heritage to future generations.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Definition of culture
2nd Week Stages Turkish culture has gone through in history
3rd Week Stages Turkish culture has gone through in history
4th Week Stages Turkish culture has gone through in history
5th Week The written and oral products of Turkish culture
6th Week The written and oral products of Turkish culture
7th Week The written and oral products of Turkish culture
8th Week Midterm
9th Week Cultures and civilizations the Turkish culture has interacted with so far
10th Week Cultures and civilizations the Turkish culture has interacted with so far
11th Week Cultures and civilizations the Turkish culture has interacted with so far
12th Week Cultures and civilizations the Turkish culture has interacted with so far
13th Week Cultures and civilizations the Turkish culture has interacted with so far
14th Week Cultures and civilizations the Turkish culture has interacted with so far
Recommended or Required Reading- Tümertekin, E.- Özgüç, N. 2000, Coğrafya: geçmiş, kavramlar, coğrafyacılar, Çantay Kitapevi, İstanbul,
- Doğanay, H. 1994, Türkiye Beşeri Coğrafyası, Gazi Büro Kitapevi Ankara
- Meydan, A.-Çetin, T. 2015, Türk Kültüründe Coğrafya-1, Pegem Akademi, Ankara
- Kafesoğlu, İbrahim, Türk Milli Kültürü, Ötüken Yayınları
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 40
Total(%) 40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 60
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 13 2 26
Preparation for Final exam 1 20 20
Course hours 14 2 28
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 10 10
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 2 4 8
Total Work Load94
Total Work Load / 30 (h)3.13
ECTS Credit of the Course3
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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