Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / İT522 - RELIGIOUS TOURISM (MASTER)

Code: İT522 Course Title: TEMPLES AND VISITS IN THE ISLAMIC WORLD II 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 İBRAHİM YILMAZ (ibrh.yilmaz@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The principal purpose of the class is to analyze the Pilgrimage Sites and temples, such as mosque, masjid, wall mosque, tomb, qunbad and dargah with cultural and artistic value in Turkey, in terms of form, function, character, architectural aesthetics, and historical-social meaning.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 To classify the building types in Anatolian Turkish architecture, in terms of form and function. 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-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-11 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 To have knowledge about the historical and social meanings of the muslim pilgrimage sites in Turkey. 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-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-11 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally.
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 To understand the importance of Turkish-Islamic architecture, in terms 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-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-11 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction: historical and conceptual perspective. Anlatma Yöntemi, Tartışma Yöntemi, Soru Cevap,
2 The beginning of Turkish-Islamic architecture in Anatolia. Anlatma Yöntemi, Tartışma Yöntemi, Soru Cevap,
3 Konya in Anatolian Seljuks period: architectural character, function and meaning. Anlatma Yöntemi, Tartışma Yöntemi, Soru Cevap,
4 Kayseri in Anatolian Seljuks period: architectural character, function and meaning. Anlatma Yöntemi, Tartışma Yöntemi, Soru Cevap,
5 Divriği in Anatolian Seljuks period: architectural character, function and meaning. Anlatma Yöntemi, Tartışma Yöntemi, Soru Cevap,
6 Ahlat Seljuks Cemetery: historical identity. Anlatma Yöntemi, Tartışma Yöntemi, Soru Cevap,
7 Rumi Dargah (Lodge) and Haji Bektash-i Vali Dargah: form, function and historical attraction/destination. Anlatma Yöntemi, Tartışma Yöntemi, Soru Cevap,
8 mid-term exam
9 Birgi, Selçuk and Manisa during the Beyliks. Anlatma Yöntemi, Tartışma Yöntemi, Soru Cevap,
10 İznik in Ottomans period: muslim shrines and visiting places. Anlatma Yöntemi, Tartışma Yöntemi, Soru Cevap,
11 Bursa in Ottomans period: muslim shrines and visiting places Anlatma Yöntemi, Tartışma Yöntemi, Soru Cevap,
12 Edirne in Ottomans period: muslim shrines and visiting places. Anlatma Yöntemi, Tartışma Yöntemi, Soru Cevap,
13 Istanbul in Ottomans period: muslim shrines and visiting places. Anlatma Yöntemi, Tartışma Yöntemi, Soru Cevap,
14 General Review: Historical and artistic value of Türrkish-Islamic architecture in terms of faith tourism. Anlatma Yöntemi, Tartışma Yöntemi, Soru Cevap,
15 General Review: Historical and artistic value of Türrkish-Islamic architecture in terms of faith tourism. Anlatma Yöntemi, Tartışma Yöntemi, Soru Cevap,
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