Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 2 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Compulsory | ||||
| Department | TOURISM GUIDING | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | ZEYNEP ÇOKAL (zeynepkabaoglu@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | AYBÜKE ÖZSOY, | ||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The undergraduate level students’ of tourism education having knowledge about position, importance and functions of travel agents and tour operators in the tourism distribution system | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Students who have successfully completed this course: To be able to explain travel agents and tour operators' role in the distribution system |
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-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. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | To be able to explain the basic issues and concepts about travel agents and tour operator. |
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-13 Plan, implement and control a tour. PO-16 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | Can explain legal regulations related to ravel agencies and tours |
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-13 Plan, implement and control a tour. PO-15 Understand and apply national and international law, regulations and professional standards related to tourist guiding. |
Examination |
| LO-4 | Can prepare sample tour program like package tours prepared in travel agencies |
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-13 Plan, implement and control a tour. PO-16 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Travel Motivations for People, History of Travel and Travel Agents, Tourism Distribution System, Legislation Related to Travel Agents, Tour Operator Concept and Importance of Tour Operators, Package Tours, Comparison of Package Tours Legislation in Turkey and European Union, Overall Assessment of Travel Agents and Tour Operators in the Turkish Tourism Industry | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Travel Motivations for People | Method of telling |
| 2 | History of Travels and Travel Agents | Method of telling |
| 3 | Tourism Distribution System and Intermediaries | Method of telling |
| 4 | Tourism Distribution System and Intermediaries | Method of telling |
| 5 | Integration in Tourism Distribution System | Method of telling |
| 6 | Legislation Related to Travel Agents | Method of telling |
| 7 | Legislation Related to Travel Agents | Method of telling |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Organization and Management of Travel Agents | Method of telling |
| 10 | Tour Operator Concept, Position and Importance of Tour Operators in Distribution System | Method of telling |
| 11 | Differences Between Tour Operators and Travel Agents | Method of telling |
| 12 | Package Tour Concept, Preference Causes of Package Tours and Package Tour Regulation | Method of telling |
| 13 | Package Tour Concept, Preference Causes of Package Tours and Package Tour Regulation | Method of telling |
| 14 | Comparison of Package Tours Legislations in Turkey and European Union | Method of telling |
| 15 | Overall Assessment of Travel Agency and Tour Operator in the Turkish Tourism Industry | Method of telling |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | İrfan MISIRLI, Seyahat Acentacılığı ve Tur Operatörlüğü, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara,2008. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Computer, maps, projector | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 40 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | |||
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 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 | 12 | 24 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 90 | ||