Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

FACULTY OF TOURISM / TOURISM GUIDING

History

Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Faculty of Tourism is located in the province of Nevşehir, which is renowned for Cappadocia region, natural history, cultural richness and unique features. The foundation of the faculty dates back to 1984 when it was first established as a college of Erciyes University, under the name Tourism Business and Hotel Management College. In 1984 while the school was a college of Erciyes University Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, it gained the status of a college directly under Erciyes University Rectorate in 2000. When Nevsehir University was founded on 17 May 2007, this college’s name, title and status were converted into Faculty of Commerce and Tourism Education, Nevsehir University. Furthermore, Faculty of Commerce and Tourism Education was closed on 13 November 2009 with the decree of the Council of Ministers and Faculty of Tourism was founded instead of the previous faculty. In 2013, November 7, the name of the university was changed as Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli. Thus, Faculty of Tourism gained its present legal status and structures. Currently the faculty has four departments, namely Tourism Management, Tourism Guidance, Gastronomy and Culinary Arts, and Recreation Management.


Qualification Awarded

Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Guidance is given to the students who have successfully completed all the courses available in the program (equaled to240 ECTS) and weighted at least 2.00 grade point average(GPA) of 4.00.

Level of Qualification

Undergraduate

Specific Admission Requirements

In Turkey it is necessary that students to pass the YGS (Transition to Higher Education Examination) and LYS (Undergraduate Placement Examination). The only way to enter a program in University is through these tests’ scores. The students make choices in order of preference to be admitted to the programs they want to attend and send their preference form to ÖSYM (Student Selection and Placement Center). ÖSYM takes all the applications, lists the scores the students have received from highest to lowest and announces the current programs according to the scores placing the students in the programs they have preferred. The foreign students get placed in a University, allocated a certain number of quota students in our country, as per the scores they have received on the central exam named YÖS (University Entrance Examination for International Students). Documents required for the enrollment process are: •Diplomas of High Schools and their equivalents •The Document of Student Placement Exam results by ÖSYM


Specific Arrangement For Recognition of Prior Learning

In accordance with the Article 28. of Academic Rules and Regulations of Nevşehir University, the graduates of Vocational School who are successful in DGS (Degree Completion Exam) organized by ÖSYM are accepted to undergraduate program and adjusted. In addition an exemption exam for English course is held at the beginning of each academic semester. The students, who get the expected learning outcomes, have the chance of attending exams. The students who pass the exam are exempted form that course.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

In order to receive bachelor’s degree in Tourism Guidance, students are required to complete successfully all compulsory and elective courses (corresponding 240 ECTS) to be taken in the program and students are required to have at least a 2.00 GPA on a 4.00 scale.


Profile of The Programme

The expert academics of the Program bring the required practice studies off with courses. The main objective of the Tourism Guidance Program is to provide scientific and qualitative training and present them to the tourism sector as qualified tourist guides and professionals; it also aims to train them to be manager candidates for the middle and higher positions. In line with this goal, it is aimed to train qualified guides and manager candidates who have a good command of foreign languages, knowledge of the history, culture and the geography of Turkey, who have the ability to set up good public relations, who can think analytically, solve problems, have knowledge of management and organization with an improved ability, who have social values such as tolerance, kindness, respect and honesty, who have the skill of leadership or representing. Teaching Objectives of the Program: TO1- To train tourist guides who can work independently, TO 2- Tourist guides, manager candidates, employees who can work in travel agencies and entrepreneurs who can establish their own agencies, TO 3- To train tourist guides and employees who can serve in museums.

Key Learning Outcomes of the Programme

PO-1 At the end of the programme the students should be able to: Have an understanding of the structure of the tourism industry, how it functions, and its significance for the development of the country.
PO-2 Demonstrate reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills in English at the B2 level of European Language Portfolio.
PO-3 Demonstrate reading, listening, speaking, and writing skills in a second foreign language at least at the B1 level of European Language Portfolio.
PO-4 Communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing effectively and demonstrate effective presentation skills.
PO-5 Understand and apply group management principles.
PO-6 Understand both professional and social ethical values, evaluate them critically, and behave in an appropriate manner.
PO-7 Demonstrate effective use of both basic and professional information and communication technologies and software.
PO-8 Have an understanding of the basic concepts, theories, principles and facts within the context of management, economics, and social psychology.
PO-9 Understand service delivery processes related to tourist guiding profession, and use them in a way to ensure visitor satisfaction.
PO-10 Understand and apply management theories and practices in order to effectively run a travel business.
PO-11 Understand, analyze and interpret the cultures, history, religions, and the art of the civilisations that have lived in Turkey.
PO-12 Have detailed knowledge of World and Turkey’s geography.
PO-13 Plan, implement and control a tour.
PO-14 Have basic first aid skills.
PO-15 Understand and apply national and international law, regulations and professional standards related to tourist guiding.
PO-16 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally.
PO-17 Work effectively both independently and with others.
PO-18 Improve themselves gradually both professionally and personally, take responsibility for independent learning and demonstrate it.
PO-19 Recognize, understand, and communicate with different cultures.
PO-20 Demonstrate professionalism in dress, grooming, personal hygiene, and appearance that reflect standards expected of tourist guiding professionals.
PO-21 Identify, properly use, and care the physical environment, tools, equipment and technologies related to their field.
PO-22 Understand Atatürk’s principles and revolutions, and adopt fundamental principles of the Republic.
PO-23 Develops individual abilities on artistic and sporting subjects.
PO-24 Describes at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs).

NQF-HETR Program Outcomes Matrices
TYYC PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15 PÇ-16 PÇ-17 PÇ-18 PÇ-19 PÇ-20 PÇ-21 PÇ-22 PÇ-23 PÇ-24
1- Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. X X X X X X X X X X X X X
1- Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. X X X X X X
2-Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
1- Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. X X X X X X X X X X X
2- Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. X X X X X X X X X X X
3- Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project. X X X X X X X X X
1- Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
2- Determine learning needs and direct the learning. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
3- Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
1- Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field. X X X X X X X X X X X X
2- Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
3- Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility. X X X X X X X X X X
4- Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. X X X X X
5- Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge. X X X
1- Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. X X X X X X X X X X X
2- Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security. X X X X X X X

Basic Area Competencies-Program Outcomes Matrix (Vocational Weighted)
Açıklama PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15 PÇ-16 PÇ-17 PÇ-18 PÇ-19 PÇ-20 PÇ-21 PÇ-22 PÇ-23 PÇ-24
The concepts in the field and close disciplines are comprehensive and systematic knowledge about theories, principles and cases. X X X X X X X X X
It is the owner of the service execution processes and transactions in the field. X X X X X
The internal and external environmental factors of the organizations in the field are the owner of the organization's departments and relationships and interactions with each other, management, policies and strategies. X X X X X
Basic level of knowledge of research methods specific to field. X X X
Legal regulations in the field have knowledge about occupational standards and applications. X X
A particular occupation included in the field is the detailed knowledge of the business. X X X X X X X X
Knowledge of significant problems in the field and near areas and alternative solutions. X X
Information, theories in the field and close disciplines uses in general and in the business environment and interpret. X X X
It follows the changes in the domestic and external circles of organizations operating in the field, make rational analyzes, comments, contributes and adapt to changes. X X X X X
Planning related to the field fulfills organization, coordination, orientation and control functions. X X X
Analyzes the service processing processes related to the area, plans, implements, control, and restructure and improves the service processes when necessary. X X X
Uses service-related service-related policies and strategies, fulfills the service processes to satisfy the consumer, evaluates, evaluates, evaluates the solutions to problems that will affect the service process and measure consumer satisfaction X X X X
Presents projects and researches using appropriate research methods in relation to the subjects and problems related to the field, and presents the results clearly and understands the results. X X X
The physical environment relating to the field recognizes, uses, uses, and maintains their care. X
Analyzes the information using techniques known for the problems related to the field, evaluates the different options in the solution of the problems with a critical approach and solves unpredictable and complex problems. X X X
Follows the developments and practices related to the area and uses in practice. X X
It makes abstract and theoretical inferences from applications in the field. X X
Makes self-assessment. X
Works effectively with others and independently. X X
Works as a team member, takes responsibility and manages the team. X X
It develops the professional knowledge and skills of the people he work together and evaluate their performance. X X X X
In complicated and unpredictable situations, it becomes original and autonomous in solving problems and decides on its own. X X
It manages or converts services and services that require complex, unpredictable and new strategic approaches related to the area. X X
Manages herself and time and makes self-criticism. X X
He manages technical and professional activities or projects in complicated and unpredictable situations related to the field. X X
Manage their professional development of individuals or groups working in their nature. X X
Professional knowledge learns to increase skills and competence. X
It follows up-to-date developments on the national and international level. X X
In order to obtain further responsibility, information, skills and competencies increase their self and professional continuously. X
Information, skills and competencies related to the area update and improves lifelong learning awareness. X X
Intercultural and intercultural effectively communicates and makes group work. X X
The information, discussion and analyzes related to the area are offered to experts and the area. X X
In a foreign language, the moment of the European Language Portfolio communicates in a general level of B1 and orally. X X
The at least European computer use license required by the field uses information and communication technologies with the computer software at the advanced level. X X
Regularly related to the field makes health, safety and risk assessment and collects information for this purpose. X X X
The works in the field are in the framework of laws and professional standards. X X X
It is attached to the ethical values ​​related to the area and has social responsibility. X X
.Hirmet has sufficient consciousness on privacy and privacy of the private lives of the presented people and receives the necessary measures on this issue. X X
She considers human health, social and natural environment while performing jobs related to the area. X X
Their fundamental rights and freedoms are sensitive to differences between people and cultures; indulgence and respect.
Comments on the legal legislation related to the area and approach the existing assumptions from the interrogative perspective.
It takes care of personal care, hygiene, clothes and view of the area.




Turkey Higher Education Qualifications Framework (TYYC, Level ,) ) Basic Field Competencies (Vocational Weighted) PROGRAM ÇIKTILARI TYYÇ
PÇ-1 PÇ-2 PÇ-3 PÇ-4 PÇ-5 PÇ-6 PÇ-7 PÇ-8 PÇ-9 PÇ-10 PÇ-11 PÇ-12 PÇ-13 PÇ-14 PÇ-15 PÇ-16 PÇ-17 PÇ-18 PÇ-19 PÇ-20 PÇ-21 PÇ-22 PÇ-23 PÇ-24
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual The concepts in the field and close disciplines are comprehensive and systematic knowledge about theories, principles and cases. 1 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 1- Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources. Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual It is the owner of the service execution processes and transactions in the field. 2 x x x x x Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual The internal and external environmental factors of the organizations in the field are the owner of the organization's departments and relationships and interactions with each other, management, policies and strategies. 3 x x x x x Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual Basic level of knowledge of research methods specific to field. 4 x x x Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual Legal regulations in the field have knowledge about occupational standards and applications. 5 x x Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual A particular occupation included in the field is the detailed knowledge of the business. 6 x x x x x x x x Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
KNOWLEDGE Theoretical-Conceptual Knowledge of significant problems in the field and near areas and alternative solutions. 7 x x Theoretical-Conceptual KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Information, theories in the field and close disciplines uses in general and in the business environment and interpret. 1 x x x x x x x x x 1- Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical It follows the changes in the domestic and external circles of organizations operating in the field, make rational analyzes, comments, contributes and adapt to changes. 2 x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 2-Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field. Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Planning related to the field fulfills organization, coordination, orientation and control functions. 3 x x x Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Analyzes the service processing processes related to the area, plans, implements, control, and restructure and improves the service processes when necessary. 4 x x x Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Uses service-related service-related policies and strategies, fulfills the service processes to satisfy the consumer, evaluates, evaluates, evaluates the solutions to problems that will affect the service process and measure consumer satisfaction 5 x x x x Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Presents projects and researches using appropriate research methods in relation to the subjects and problems related to the field, and presents the results clearly and understands the results. 6 x x x Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical The physical environment relating to the field recognizes, uses, uses, and maintains their care. 7 x Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Analyzes the information using techniques known for the problems related to the field, evaluates the different options in the solution of the problems with a critical approach and solves unpredictable and complex problems. 8 x x x Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Follows the developments and practices related to the area and uses in practice. 9 x x Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical It makes abstract and theoretical inferences from applications in the field. 10 x x Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
SKILLS Cognitive-Practical Makes self-assessment. 11 x Cognitive-Practical SKILLS
COMPETENCES x x x x x x x x x x x 1- Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES x x x x x x x x x x x 2- Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES x x x x x x x x x 3- Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project. Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 1- Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach. Learning Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 2- Determine learning needs and direct the learning. Learning Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 3- Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning. Learning Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES x x x x x x x x x x x x 1- Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES x x x x x x x x x x x x x x 2- Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES x x x x x x x x x x 3- Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES x x x x x 4- Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES x x x 5- Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge. Communication and Social Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES x x x x x x x x x x x 1- Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES
COMPETENCES x x x x x x x 2- Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security. Field Specific Competence COMPETENCES

Occupational Profiles of Graduates with Examples

Highly educated and experienced guides have a wide range of job opportunities including the following ones. Career opportunities of the graduates Independent tourist guides Tourist guides working with travel agencies Travel agency manager Information officer in travel agencies Museum guide Academic career opportunity for successful and inclined students


Access to Further Studies

Upon successful completion of undergraduate degree, candidates may study graduate programs on condition that they get a sufficient grade in ALES (Examination for Postgraduate Study and Academic Staff) test and have sufficient level of English language skills.

Course Structure Diagram with Credits

1. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR 113 ARCHEOLOGY I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
AİT101 ATATURK'S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
TR119 LISTENING AND SPEKING I 6 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 6
TR101 READING AND WRITING I 12 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 12
TR103 HISTORY OF ART I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
ENF101 BASIC USE OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
TR111 TOURISM 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
TDL101 TURKISH LANGUAGE I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
Total:
 30

2. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR108 ANATOLIAN CIVILIZATION I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
TR114 ARCHEOLOGY II 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
AİT102 ATATURK'S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY II 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
TR120 LISTENING AND SPEKING II 6 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 6
TR102 READING AND WRITING II 12 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 12
TR110 BUSINESS 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
TR118 HISTORY OF ART II 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
TDL102 TURKISH LANGUAGE II 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 1 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
Total:
 30

3. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR213 ARCHEOLOGY III 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 3
TR223 HISTORY OF ART III 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
TR207 TOUR GUIDING AND TOUR MANAGEMENT 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
TR209 TURKISH AND ANATOLIAN MYTHOLOGY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
TR217 TURKEY'S TOURISM GEOGRAPHY 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 3
TR201 INTENSIVE ENGLISH III 10 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Compulsory 10
BKE I SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES I - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 2
SEÇ I POOL OF ELECTIVE SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES I - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 6
Total:
 30

4. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR208 ANATOLIAN CIVILIZATIONS II 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
TR220 BYZANTINE ART 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
TR214 TRAVEL AGENTS AND TOUR OPERATORS 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
TR218 TURKISH HISTORY I 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
TR202 INTENSIVE ENGLISH IV 10 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 10
TR210 GREEK AND ROMAN MYTHOLOGY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
BKE II SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES II - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 2
SEÇ II POOL OF ELECTIVE SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES II - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 6
Total:
 30

5. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR309 ANATOLIAN FOLK CULTURE 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
TR311 EVENT MANAGEMENT 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
TR325 TOURISM ECONOMICS 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
TR323 TURKISH HISTORY II 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 3
TR301 INTENSIVE ENGLISH V 10 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Compulsory 10
OSD I Common Elective Course I - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 3
SEÇ 05 POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 5 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 4
SEÇ III POOL OF ELECTIVE SECOND COURSES III - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 4
Total:
 30

6. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR310 HISTORY OF RELIGIONS 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
TR308 ELECTIVE SEMINAR 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
TR306 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
TR304 TOURISM MARKETING 3 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory 3
TR302 INTENSIVE ENGLISH VI 10 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Compulsory 10
OSD II Common Elective Course II - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 3
SEÇ IV POOL OF ELECTIVE SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES IV - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 4
SEÇ 06 POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 6 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 4
Total:
 30

7. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR401 PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH I 8 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Compulsory 10
TR403 TOURISM LAW 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
TR443 BUSINESS ETHICS IN TOURISM 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
TR407 MUSEUMS AND ANCIENT CITIES IN TURKEY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Compulsory 2
SEÇ 07 POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 7 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 8
SMESYBD-I ELECTIVE VOCATIONAL SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE I - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 6
Total:
 30

8. Semester Course Plan

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR406 WESTERN CIVILIZATION 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
TR402 PROFESSIONAL ENGLISH II 8 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Compulsory 10
TR408 HEALTH MEASURES AND FIRST AID 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
TR404 HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Compulsory 2
SEÇ 08 POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 8 - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 8
SMESYBD-II ELECTIVE VOCATIONAL SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE II - Hour(s) - Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 6
Total:
 30

SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES I

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BKE201 SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES I 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 2

POOL OF ELECTIVE SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES I

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR231 GERMAN I 6 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 6
TR233 FRENCH I 6 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 6
TR235 ITALIAN I 6 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 6
TR239 RUSSIAN I 6 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Fall Semester Optional 6

SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES II

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
BKE202 SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES II 0 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 2

POOL OF ELECTIVE SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES II

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR230 GERMAN II 6 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 6
TR232 FRENCH II 6 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 6
TR234 ITALIAN II 6 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 6
TR238 RUSSIAN II 6 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 2 Spring Semester Optional 6

Common Elective Course I

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS

POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 5

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR363 ICONOGRAPHY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 2
TR365 HISTORY OF CAPPADOCIA AND SETTLEMENTS 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 2
TR319 TRAVEL BUSINESS 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 2
TR321 RESEARCH METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 2
TR349 TOUR PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 2
TR351 SOCIOLOGY OF TOURISM 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 2
TR347 LIVING WORLD RELIGIONS AND CULTURES 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 2
TR307 BOOKING SYSTEMS AND TICKETING 1 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 2

POOL OF ELECTIVE SECOND COURSES III

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR339 GERMAN III 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 4
TR341 FRENCH III 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 4
TR343 ITALIAN III 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 4
TR359 RUSSIAN III 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Fall Semester Optional 4

Common Elective Course II

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS

POOL OF ELECTIVE SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES IV

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR346 GERMAN IV 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 4
TR348 FRENCH IV 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 4
TR350 ITALIAN IV 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 4
TR362 RUSSIAN IV 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 4

POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 6

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR368 HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHY OF ANATOLIA 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 2
TR330 DESTINATION MANAGEMENT 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 2
TR324 GASTRONOMY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 2
TR326 FRONT OFFICE 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 2
TR354 CRISIS MANAGEMENT IN TOURISM 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 2
TR356 INTERNATIONAL PROMOTION IN TOURISM 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 2
TR328 HISTORY OF CIVILIZATIONS 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 2
TR366 COUNTRIES AND CULTURES 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 3 Spring Semester Optional 2

POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 7

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR423 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 4
TR447 WORLD GEOGRAPHY AND TOURISM DESTINATIONS 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 4
TR461 ENTREPRENEURSHIP 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 4
TR409 GRADUATION PROJECT I 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 4
TR449 ORIENTEERING 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 4
TR445 ACCOMMODATIONAL AUTOMATION SYSTEMS 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 4
TR405 SPECIAL INTEREST TOURISM 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 4
TR405 RECREATION AND ANIMATION 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 4
TR443 SOCIAL GENDER EQUITY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 4
TR451 PUBLICITY AND SALES PROMOTION OF TOURISM 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 4

ELECTIVE VOCATIONAL SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE I

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR435 VOCATIONAL GERMAN I 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 6
TR437 VOCATIONAL FRENCH I 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 6
TR439 VOCATIONAL ITALIAN I 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 6
TR463 VOCATIONAL RUSSIAN 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Fall Semester Optional 6

POOL OF ELECTIVE COURSE 8

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR462 WORLD HERITAGE SITES 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 4
TR458 PHOTOGRAPHY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 4
TR442 SIGN LANGUAGE 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 4
TR410 GRADUATION PROJECT II 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 4
TR440 COMPUTER APPLICATIONS IN TRAVEL BUSINESS 2 Hour(s) 1 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 4
TR428 SUSTAINABLE TOURISM 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 4
TR470 TOURIST GUIDING LEGISLATION 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 4
TR424 CUSTOMER BEHAVIOUR IN TOURISM 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 4
TR454 ANALYSING THE IMPACTS OF TOURISM 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 4
TR456 TURKISH CUISINE 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 4
TR460 FLORA AND FAUNA OF TURKEY 2 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 4

ELECTIVE VOCATIONAL SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE II

Course Code Course Title Theoretical Practice Year Semester of Study Type of Course ECTS
TR446 VOCATIONAL GERMAN II 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 6
TR448 VOCATIONAL FRENCH II 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 6
TR450 VOCATIONAL ITALIAN II 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 6
TR472 VOCATIONAL RUSSIAN II 4 Hour(s) 0 Hour(s) 4 Spring Semester Optional 6

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

Every student must register in the beginning of each semester in order to continue classes. To participate in the final examination, students must have attended at least 70% of the classes and 80% of the practices. The students take at least one mid-term examination and the final examination for each class. The mid-term examination’s (assessment methods like assignments, laboratory examinations, quizzes, etc. can be calculated as mid-term grade) contribution to the final grade is 40% and final examination counts for 60% of the final grade. In order to be successful in a course, the final grade must be at least DD. DC and DD grades are conditional success grades. That means if a student have these grades for some courses, he has to have at least a 2.0 GPA so that he will be successful in the mentioned courses.

Graduation Requirements

For graduation, it is required to pass all courses in the programme (240 ECTS), have a GPA of at least 2.00 and complete 90 work day internship in tourism firms.

Mode of Study

Full-time

Facilities

In our programme, education facilities are done by 1 professor, 5 associate professors, 2 assistant professors, 2 lecturers and 3 research assistants. The classes are done in 12 classrooms in different sizes. 1 of the classrooms has the capacity 100 persons, 4 of them have the capacity of 80 persons and 6 of them have computers and beamers. There are video and TV sets in the classrooms for the foreign language courses. Also, there are 2 seminar rooms with the capacity of 10 persons for each. The internet room is open daylong and free of charge.

Programme Director or Equivalent

Address: Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Faculty of Tourism, The Department of Tourism Guidance, 50300, NEVŞEHİR, TURKEY WebSite:: www.tf.nevsehir.edu.tr Phone: +90 384 228 11 30 Fax: +90 384 215 20 06 Head of the Department: Prof. Dr. İbrahim YILMAZ Phone: +90 384 228 11 30 / 1724 E-mail: iyilmaz@nevsehir.edu.tr Program ECTS/DS Coordinator : Prof. Dr. İbrahim YILMAZ Phone:+90 384 228 11 30 / 1724 e-mail: iyilmaz@nevsehir.edu.tr