Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF LETTERS & SCIENCE / TAR251 - HISTORY

Code: TAR251 Course Title: HISTORICAL CHOGRAPHY Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department HISTORY
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer KUBİLAY ATİK (kubilay@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of this course is to give the necessary skills in historical geography for its use within the framework of scientific field of history.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can learn the basics of historical geogrphy PO-1 To have the ability to conceptualize the events and facts related to the field of history such as Prehistory, Ancient History, Medieval Era, New Age, Modern Age, and the Era we are in with the help of the scientific methods and techniques and define these concepts.
PO-2 Discover, assess, analyze, and evaluate the correctness, reliability, and validity of historical data.
PO-3 Define the historical problems, evaluate with a critical approach, analyze with theoretical and applied knowledge.
PO-4 Use the interdisciplinary approach at learning process.
PO-5 By having national and universal values, connect national culture to international culture and civilizations, protect the national heritage.
PO-6 By comprehending the developmental features of the societies and their differences, relate their history to their current situation.
PO-7 Develop suitable material for a subject on a historical area, to use the knowledge and experience gains with different methods
PO-8 Have the ability to know himself as an individual; to use his creative and strong sides, build personal and institutional communication.
PO-9 Have the knowledge to determine the needs related to his area and to direct his learning.
PO-11 Develop vocational projects and activities and apply them with a social responsibility consciousness.
Examination
Quiz
Presentation
Performance Project
Term Paper
LO-2 Can use basic geography knowledge within the framework of history PO-1 To have the ability to conceptualize the events and facts related to the field of history such as Prehistory, Ancient History, Medieval Era, New Age, Modern Age, and the Era we are in with the help of the scientific methods and techniques and define these concepts.
PO-2 Discover, assess, analyze, and evaluate the correctness, reliability, and validity of historical data.
PO-3 Define the historical problems, evaluate with a critical approach, analyze with theoretical and applied knowledge.
PO-4 Use the interdisciplinary approach at learning process.
PO-5 By having national and universal values, connect national culture to international culture and civilizations, protect the national heritage.
PO-6 By comprehending the developmental features of the societies and their differences, relate their history to their current situation.
PO-7 Develop suitable material for a subject on a historical area, to use the knowledge and experience gains with different methods
Examination
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-3 becomes proficient in the historical development of geography PO-1 To have the ability to conceptualize the events and facts related to the field of history such as Prehistory, Ancient History, Medieval Era, New Age, Modern Age, and the Era we are in with the help of the scientific methods and techniques and define these concepts.
PO-2 Discover, assess, analyze, and evaluate the correctness, reliability, and validity of historical data.
PO-3 Define the historical problems, evaluate with a critical approach, analyze with theoretical and applied knowledge.
PO-4 Use the interdisciplinary approach at learning process.
PO-5 By having national and universal values, connect national culture to international culture and civilizations, protect the national heritage.
PO-6 By comprehending the developmental features of the societies and their differences, relate their history to their current situation.
PO-7 Develop suitable material for a subject on a historical area, to use the knowledge and experience gains with different methods
Examination
Term Paper
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Basic concepts on historical geography.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Geographical terms and a general view 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
2 History and geography 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
3 First Geographer 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
4 Ancient Geographers 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
5 Ancient Geographers II 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
6 Medieval Geographers 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
7 Medieval Geographers II 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Islam Geographers 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
10 Islam Geographers II 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
11 Geography and Maps in Asia 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
12 The Development of Geography in Europe 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
13 Explorations and historical geography 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
14 The changes in geographic names 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
15 The development of cartography techniques 1:Expression 2:Question-Answer 3:Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Ekrem Memiş. Tarihi Coğrafyaya Giriş
Required Course instruments and materials
Textbooks and articles

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 7 1 20
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 3 1 10
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper 9 1 10
9.Project
final exam 14 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 13 26
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 12 12
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 1 8 8
       e) Term paper/Project 1 8 8
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 1 3 3
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 1 3 3
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 90