Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / İT801 - RELIGIOUS TOURISM (MASTER)

Code: İT801 Course Title: COURSE OF EXPERTISE I Theoretical+Practice: 4+0 ECTS: 6
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
Stage of the thesis advisor to students who are working scientists in the field of scientific information, experience and transfer of experiences,scientific ethics and discipline of study to students, to monitor and evaluate the ability of current literature.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Understands and applies all processes of scientific research. 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-2 Comprehend the role and importance of religious and faith-based tourism in the tourism sector; understand, analyze and question dynamics of this tourism type from micro and macro perspectives in holistic view; and make decisions for solutions related to problems encountered.
PO-12 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-14 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
Presentation
Performance Project
Term Paper
LO-2 Identifies appropriate research design and methodology PO-2 Comprehend the role and importance of religious and faith-based tourism in the tourism sector; understand, analyze and question dynamics of this tourism type from micro and macro perspectives in holistic view; and make decisions for solutions related to problems encountered.
PO-11 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally.
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
Performance Project
Term Paper
LO-3 Writes a research report in the field of regilious tourism and present the research 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-2 Comprehend the role and importance of religious and faith-based tourism in the tourism sector; understand, analyze and question dynamics of this tourism type from micro and macro perspectives in holistic view; and make decisions for solutions 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.
Presentation
Performance Project
Term Paper
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Issues identified by the student's thesis advisor.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Explanation of purpose, contents and methods of the course. Lecturing, Question- Answer, Discussion
2 Scientific research process Lecturing, Question- Answer, Discussion
3 Scientific research process Lecturing, Question- Answer, Discussion
4 Scientific research process Lecturing, Question- Answer, Discussion
5 Scientific research process Lecturing, Question- Answer, Discussion
6 Scientific research process Lecturing, Question- Answer, Discussion
7 Determintion of reserch topics. Individual Study, Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Individual Study, Discussion
10 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Individual Study, Discussion
11 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Individual Study, Discussion
12 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Individual Study, Discussion
13 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Individual Study, Discussion
14 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Individual Study, Discussion
15 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Individual Study, 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 Şencan, H. (2002). Bilimsel Yazım. İstanbul: İstanbul Üniversitesi Yayını.
Required Course instruments and materials
Related books and articles

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 8 1 40
5.Report 16 1 60
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 4 20 80
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 10 10
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 20 40
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 1 10 10
       e) Term paper/Project 2 20 40
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; 180