Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / İT803 - RELIGIOUS TOURISM (MASTER)

Code: İT803 Course Title: THESIS STUDIES I Theoretical+Practice: 0+1 ECTS: 24
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department RELIGIOUS TOURISM (MASTER)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer AYBÜKE ÖZSOY (aybuke.ozsoy@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of the course is to improve the analytical thinking and writting skills of students.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Knows and applies all stages of the research process. PO-10 Evaluate issues related to the field with an interdisciplinary approach and a holistic view; through adopting ethical principles and also reflecting such principles to scientific attitudes and approaches with a respect to different beliefs.
PO-11 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally.
PO-12 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-2 Gains the ability to do scientific research. PO-10 Evaluate issues related to the field with an interdisciplinary approach and a holistic view; through adopting ethical principles and also reflecting such principles to scientific attitudes and approaches with a respect to different beliefs.
PO-12 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-13 Understand and critically evaluate social and professional ethical values and behave accordingly.
PO-15 Conduct a study on issues which necessitates expertise in the field of tourism both independently and with others.
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-3 Writes and presents a thesis in the field of Faith Tourism. PO-1 Understand, analyze and examine the contribution of tourism to peace and intercultural dialogue by taking the operational process of tourism industry and the roles of actors in the system into consideration; and generate solutions which can increase the contribution of tourism to reconciliation, sympathy and tolerance within societies.
PO-8 Understand, analyze, and question distinctive dynamics and delicacy of religious and faith-based tourism and functioning of tourism businesses with a holistic view using both micro and macro approaches; and make decisions related to problems encountered.
PO-10 Evaluate issues related to the field with an interdisciplinary approach and a holistic view; through adopting ethical principles and also reflecting such principles to scientific attitudes and approaches with a respect to different beliefs.
PO-12 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
Presentation
Term Paper
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course includes scientific research process, research methods and techniques, referencing, and reporting.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Explanation of purpose, contents and methods of the course. Lecture
2 Scientific research process Lecture
3 Scientific research process Lecture
4 Scientific research process Lecture
5 Principals and methots of writting a research proposal Lecture
6 Principals and methots of writting a research proposal Lecture
7 Examining a sample research proposal and idenifying research topics. Lecture, Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
10 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
11 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
12 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
13 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
14 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
15 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Day, R. A. (2001). Bilimsel Bir Makale Nasıl Yazılır ve Yayımlanır? Tübitak Yayınları
2 American Psychological Association-APA (2001). Publication manual (5th ed.). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association.
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, Rpojection.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 20
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 8 2 20
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 1 60 60
Outside Class
       a) Reading 3 50 150
       b) Search in internet/Library 5 20 100
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 4 40 160
       e) Term paper/Project 5 50 250
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 0
mid-term exam 0
Own study for final exam 0
final exam 0
0
0
Total work load; 720