Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / İT517 - RELIGIOUS TOURISM (MASTER)

Code: İT517 Course Title: ANATOLIAN ISLAMIC BELIEF DIFFERENCES I Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
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
The aim of this course is by introducing different faiths that have emerged within Islam to explain the lives of human groups gathered around these beliefs .

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 To understand the broad lines of Islam PO-6 Understand and analyze the history and the importance of archaeological sites, buildings, sacred places, festivals, events and destinations representing various belief systems in Anatolia and throughout the world; and examine the cultural and social values of these places within the context of sustainability.
PO-7 Demonstrate and apply comprehensive knowledge of the history of religions in the development of religious and faith-based tourism and in improving contribution of stakeholders to social peace, intercultural communication, and tolerance in the tourism sector.
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 To have knowledge about concepts like religion , creed, sect , cult community and so on. PO-3 Apprehend the belief systems, historical development and process of human actions based on faith and religion within a global scale; appraise, analyze, examine these issues and generate solutions to problems with an unbiased, objective, scientific and ethical comprehension.
PO-7 Demonstrate and apply comprehensive knowledge of the history of religions in the development of religious and faith-based tourism and in improving contribution of stakeholders to social peace, intercultural communication, and tolerance in the tourism sector.
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.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
LO-3 To learn about the different Islamic faith groups living in Anatolia PO-6 Understand and analyze the history and the importance of archaeological sites, buildings, sacred places, festivals, events and destinations representing various belief systems in Anatolia and throughout the world; and examine the cultural and social values of these places within the context of sustainability.
PO-7 Demonstrate and apply comprehensive knowledge of the history of religions in the development of religious and faith-based tourism and in improving contribution of stakeholders to social peace, intercultural communication, and tolerance in the tourism sector.
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
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
To learn about the different Islamic faith groups living in Anatolia
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The concept of religion Presentation, article
2 The concept of sect Presentation, article
3 The concept of religious order Presentation, article
4 The concept of community Presentation, article
5 The Islamic belief umbrella Presentation, article
6 Hz. Prophet's unifying role Presentation, article
7 Hz. Prophet's death and first differences in Islam Presentation, article
8 mid-term exam
9 The politics of islam Presentation, article
10 The first caliph selection and chaos Presentation, article
11 Efforts to achieve unity during the four caliphs period Presentation, article
12 Cemel, Siffin and Tahkim Presentation, article
13 Kharijites Presentation, article
14 Shia Presentation, article
15 Term Paper Presentations Presentation, article
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 1. Günümüz Islam Mezhepleri, Ethem Ruhi Fığlalı, Izmir,2008.
2 2. Mezhepler Tarihine Giriş, Sönmez Kutlu, Istanbul, 2008.
Required Course instruments and materials
Lecture, discourse, research homework.

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 1 10
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
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 0
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 180