Teaching this subject is one of the important
principles in the study of geography, through which the recipient can
understand the distribution of land and water in various parts of the globe, as
well as the location and size of each continent, the widths within which it is
located, and the water bodies surrounding and affecting it, in addition to the
strategy of that location and the extent of Its impact on the economic and
political map of the world, so that it builds an integrated picture of the
world’s geography in terms of shape, location, climate, surface features,
population distribution, and the various economic wealth that exist in each
continent. Therefore, the student’s success in studying this course makes him
able to have a general idea of the characteristics Natural and human, and to
determine on the world map the distribution of climatic and vegetation regions
Intended learning outcomes
By studying the
world's geography, the student acquires several skills, including comparing the
world's continents in terms of area, geological structure, surface features,
distribution of water bodies and islands scattered therein, in addition to his
ability to draw a mental map that shows the distribution of population, terrain
features, and their distribution on the surface of the earth. As well as the
ability to prepare a scientific report or paper on any natural phenomenon that
he studied in a correct scientific manner
Teaching and learning methods
The teaching methods
for this course include scientific lectures, working papers, drawing maps, in
addition to making field visits through which the student learns about the most
important natural phenomena in his country
Methods of assessments
Midterm exam: 20 marks.
Various activities: 20 marks.
Final exam: 60 marks.
The first week is the geographical
location, area, geological structure, and surface features of the continent of
Asia
The second week, the climatic and
botanical regions of Asia
The third week is the population and
economic resources of the continent of Asia
The fourth week is the geographical
location, area, geological composition, and surface features of the continent
of Europe
The fifth week, the climatic and vegetal
regions of the continent of Europe
Sixth week population and economic
resources of the continent of Europe
The seventh week: the geographical
location, area, geological composition, and surface features of the North
American continent
Eighth week midterm exam
The ninth week, the climatic and vegetal
regions of the North American continent
Week Ten Population and Economic
Resources of the North American Continent
The eleventh week is the geographical
location, area, geological composition, and surface features of the South
American continent
The twelfth week, the climatic and
vegetal regions of the South American continent
Thirteenth week Population and economic
resources of the South American continent
Week Fourteen Geographical location,
area, geological composition, and surface features of the continent of
Australia
The fifteenth week, the climatic and
vegetal regions of the continent of Australia
Sixteenth week final exam
Books and references:
1- Mohamed
El-Sayed Ghallab, Geography of the World, A Regional Study, Anglo-Egyptian
Library, 1989.
2- Muhammad
Khamis Al-Zoka, Geography of the New World, University Knowledge House.
3- Ali
Abdel-Wahhab Shaheen, Geography of the New World, Dar Al-Nahda Al-Arabiya.
4- Hossam
El-Din Gad El-Rub, Introduction to World Geography, (Land - People -
Civilization), a regional study, Dar Al-Jawhara.
Note: The course instructor is responsible for
identifying the main references for teaching the course, and using what he
deems appropriate
