Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF TOURISM / Tİ313 - TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Code: Tİ313 Course Title: WORLD HERITAGE SITES Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 3
Year/Semester of Study 3 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer OZAN ATSIZ (ozanatsiz@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Develop skills to solve problems by acquiring information on coverage, protection, promotion, and management of world heritage sites

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can explain the concepts related to World Heritage Sites. PO-1 Have an understanding of structure of tourism industry and how it functions and its significance for development of the country.
PO-2 Have a comprehensive and systematic understanding of concepts, principles, theories and facts related to tourism management and similar disciplines.
PO-13 Work effectively both independently and with others.
Examination
LO-2 can develop projects in areas where World Heritage Sites are located. PO-6 Describe, synthesize, interpret, analyze and evaluate information and data relevant to a professional context.
PO-8 Understand both professional and social ethical values, evaluate them critically and behave in an appropriate manner.
PO-20 Understand the service delivery process in tourism enterprises and apply that in a way to ensure guest satisfaction.
Examination
LO-3 can assess important elements in the conservation of World Heritage Sites. PO-1 Have an understanding of structure of tourism industry and how it functions and its significance for development of the country.
PO-2 Have a comprehensive and systematic understanding of concepts, principles, theories and facts related to tourism management and similar disciplines.
PO-8 Understand both professional and social ethical values, evaluate them critically and behave in an appropriate manner.
PO-12 Understand and apply national and international laws, regulations and professional standards related to tourism industry and tourism management.
Examination
LO-4 can give information about World Heritage sites. PO-1 Have an understanding of structure of tourism industry and how it functions and its significance for development of the country.
PO-2 Have a comprehensive and systematic understanding of concepts, principles, theories and facts related to tourism management and similar disciplines.
PO-5 Communicate effectively verbal, non-verbal and in written way and demonstrate effective presentation skills.
PO-6 Describe, synthesize, interpret, analyze and evaluate information and data relevant to a professional context.
PO-12 Understand and apply national and international laws, regulations and professional standards related to tourism industry and tourism management.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Research, protection, promotion, and management of resources within the World Heritage Sites; international and national institutions, laws and decisions; theoretical and methodological approaches to the identification and management of natural and/or cultural heritage;
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Information about the purpose, scope, method and resources of the course Lecturing Method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brain-storming
2 Heritage Concept - Definitions Lecturing Method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brain-storming
3 Conservation of Heritage and Sustainability; Laws, Regulations, Treaties, etc. Lecturing Method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brain-storming
4 Introduction to UNESCO World Heritage Sites Lecturing Method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brain-storming
5 Turkey's World Heritage Sites Lecturing Method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brain-storming
6 Turkey's Temporary World Heritage Sites Lecturing Method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brain-storming
7 World Heritages in Danger Lecturing Method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brain-storming
8 mid-term exam
9 World Heritage Sites of North America Lecturing Method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brain-storming
10 World Heritage Sites of South America Lecturing Method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brain-storming
11 World Heritage Sites of Europe Lecturing Method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brain-storming
12 World Heritage Sites of Asia Lecturing Method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brain-storming
13 Africa's World Heritage Sites Lecturing Method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brain-storming
14 Australia's World Heritage Sites Lecturing Method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brain-storming
15 general evaluation Lecturing Method Question-Answer Discussion Method Brain-storming
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Leask, A., & Fyall, A. (Eds.). (2006). Managing world heritage sites. Routledge.
2 Pedersen, A. (2002). Managing tourism at world heritage sites. A practical manual for World Heritage site managers. ICOMOS.
3 Hall, C. M., & PIggIN, R. (2003). World Heritage sites: managing the brand. Managing visitor attractions: New directions, 203-219.
Required Course instruments and materials

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 1 14 14
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 14 14
       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 4 4 16
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 4 4 16
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 90