Information Package / Course Catalogue
Development Of Geographical Tought
Course Code: SBE708
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Third Cycle (Doctorate Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 3
Prt.: 0
Credit: 3
Lab: 0
ECTS: 5
Objectives of the Course

To reviewe the definition, scope and basic concepts of geography, To follow the development stages of geographical thought, modern geographical views and research, To compare with the examples in the world and in Turkey

Course Content

Definition of geography, its scope and relationship with other sciences, The importance of the development of geographical thinking, New theories, topics and research methods in geography

Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes
1.To have knowledge about the history of geography
2.To understand the new research topics in geography
3.To have knowledge about the new methods and approaches in geography
4.To have knowledge about the history of geography
5.To understand the new research topics in geography
Recommended or Required Reading
1.ARI, Y., 2005, ‘Amerikan Kültürel Coğrafyasında Peyzaj Kavramı’, Doğu Coğrafya Dergisi, 13 (1): 311-340.
2.BUTZER, Karl W., 1990, ‘The Realm of Cultural-Human Ecology, The Earth as Transformed by Human Action, Cambridge.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
What is geography?: Definitions and concepts
Week 2 - Theoretical
Geography as an academic discipline
Week 3 - Theoretical
Different stages in history of geography
Week 4 - Theoretical
Different stages in history of geography
Week 5 - Theoretical
Notable geographers in history of geography
Week 6 - Theoretical
Principles and traditions of geography
Week 7 - Intermediate Exam
Mid-term exam
Week 8 - Theoretical
Human-environment relations
Week 9 - Theoretical
Geographical researches in different countries
Week 10 - Theoretical
Methods and models in geography
Week 11 - Theoretical
Recent research topics in geography
Week 12 - Theoretical
Perceptive geography
Week 13 - Theoretical
Regional geography
Week 14 - Theoretical
Development of academic geography in Turkey
Week 15 - Theoretical
Geography in graduate studies
Week 16 - Final Exam
Final exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory143384
Assignment34527
Midterm Examination1437
Final Examination1437
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)125
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
PÇ-1
PÇ-2
PÇ-3
PÇ-4
PÇ-5
OÇ-1
4
4
OÇ-2
5
OÇ-3
OÇ-4
OÇ-5
Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026