Geopolitical literacy

Authors : Nilüfer Ekici, Ali Ekber Gülersoy

Pages : 263-277

Doi:10.32003/igge.1557807

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Publication Date : 2025-01-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :The aim of this study is twofold: first, to introduce the concept of ‘geopolitical literacy’ to the national literature, and second, to reveal to reveal the geopolitics and geopolitical literacy perceptions of prospective geography and social studies teachers. This study adopted a qualitative approach using phenomenological methods to elucidate pre-service teachers’ perceptions and document analysis to provide a basis for geopolitical literacy. The data were obtained through interviews and document analysis to reveal the perceptions, experiences, and inferences of 18 pre-service social studies and geography teachers about the concept of geopolitics and geopolitical literacy. As a result of the interviews, it was concluded that most pre-service teachers tried to convey the concept of geopolitics in the context of location, politics, and Turkey. On the other hand, the concept of geopolitical literacy was expressed using map knowledge, countries and a series of inferences. At this point, it was seen that the explanations put forward by prospective teachers were mainly based on map knowledge and location.
Keywords : Jeopolitik Okuryazarlık, Jeopolitik, Siyasi Coğrafya, Coğrafya