Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / İT518 - RELIGIOUS TOURISM (MASTER)

Code: İT518 Course Title: CITY AND CULTURE: ISTANBUL Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring 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 ZEYNEP ÇOKAL (zeynepkabaoglu@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
To introduce the culture and art values in city of Istanbul from the past to the present. To explain its importance in faith and culture tourism.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 To learn to recognize religious and historical sites, museums in Istanbul 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-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.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 To identify the attractions and places of cultural centers of Istanbul. 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-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.
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 To understand the role and the importance of Istanbul in the faith and culture tourism. 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-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.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The course content covers the historical and cultural values of Istanbul.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 To understand the role and the importance of Istanbul in the faith and culture tourism. Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer,
2 The History of Istanbul Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer,
3 Social Life in Istanbul Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer,
4 Cohabitation and Culture in Istanbul Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer,
5 The Role of Istanbul in the Faith and Culture Tourism Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer,
6 The Architecture in Istanbul Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer,
7 Churches and Synagogues in Istanbul Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer,
8 mid-term exam
9 Mosques in Istanbul Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer,
10 The Same Subject Continued Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer,
11 Tombs in Istanbul Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer,
12 Palaces and Kiosks in Istanbul Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer,
13 Museums in Istanbul Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer,
14 Term Paper Presentations Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer,
15 Overall Assessment Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer,
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
Required Course instruments and materials
Publications, projection, computer

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 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 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 14 28
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 14 28
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 2 14 28
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 8 24
mid-term exam 3 1 3
Own study for final exam 3 8 24
final exam 3 1 3
0
0
Total work load; 180