Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 1 / Fall Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 2nd Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| 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 | |||||
| This course aims to inform the students about the incidental problems in terms of safety and security and the methods to follow in order to prevent or solve these problems encountered. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Learn the fundamentals of analytical and systematic approach to the concepts of safety and security issues as an important part of tourism activities |
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-5 Understand personal, group and social relationships which underlie belief systems and tourism sector and fundamentals of religious tourist behavior; perceive and interpret cultural differences and conflicts and provide peaceful and ethical solutions to contradictions and problems within the frame of tolerance and sensibility. 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. |
Examination Presentation Performance Project |
| LO-2 | Recognize the important security problems for tourists, businesses and destinations and offer solutions to these problems |
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-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-13 Understand and critically evaluate social and professional ethical values and behave accordingly. |
Examination Presentation Performance Project |
| LO-3 | Comprehend the importance of safety and security in development of 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-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-13 Understand and critically evaluate social and professional ethical values and behave accordingly. |
Examination Presentation Performance Project |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Addressing and resolving security problems that may arise | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Safety and Security Concepts | Presentation, Article |
| 2 | Safety and Security Problems Encountered During Travel and Hospitality | Presentation, Article |
| 3 | The Possible Safety and Security Problems in Religious Tourism (Tourist Directed Crimes, Health Problems, Epidemic Risk, Terrorist Actions, Accidents, Natural Disasters) | Presentation, Article |
| 4 | Safety and Security Risks and Measures on Business Level (1) (Hotels) | Presentation, Article |
| 5 | Safety and Security Risks and Measures on Business Level (2) (Restaurants, Transportation Organizations, Tour Operator and Travel Agencies) | Presentation, Article |
| 6 | Occupational Health and Safety, Legal Regulations, Responsibility and Tourist Safety | Presentation, Article |
| 7 | Emergency Management (Fire, Natural Disasters, Terrorism) and Legal Obligations | Presentation, Article |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Preparation of Safety and Security Protection Plan | Presentation, Article |
| 10 | Crisis Management in Destinations (Epidemics, Terrorism) and Case Studies | Presentation, Article |
| 11 | Crisis Management in Hospitality Organizations | Presentation, Article |
| 12 | Crisis Management in Restaurants and Case Studies | Presentation, Article |
| 13 | Crisis Management in Transportation Organizations and Case Studies | Presentation, Article |
| 14 | Precautions to Provide Safety and Security of Tourist in Religious Tourism | Presentation, Article |
| 15 | Safety and Security in Pilgrimage Organizations | Presentation, Article |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | C. Michael Hall, Dallen J. Timothy & David Timothy Duval (2012). Safety and Security in Tourism: Relationships, Management, and Marketing. Routledge. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Lectures, In-class discussions, article reviews, case studies and assignments | ||
| 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 | 1 | 10 | |
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 3 | 50 | |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 3 | 16 | 48 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 0 | ||
| b) Search in internet/Library | 2 | 16 | 32 |
| c) Performance Project | 2 | 16 | 32 |
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 2 | 16 | 32 |
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 2 | 16 | 32 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 186 | ||