Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| 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 | NURGÜL ÇALIŞKAN (nurgulcaliskan@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| This course aims to follow and evaluate the new trends and developments in tourism sector and religious tourism | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Monitor and analyze changes and developments in religious tourism |
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-4 Follow, interpret and discuss the developments in religious and faith-based tourism and develop scientific solutions with interdisciplinary and holistic approach. 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. |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-2 | Comprehend and apply current management and marketing techniques which can be used by businesses in religious tourism |
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-4 Follow, interpret and discuss the developments in religious and faith-based tourism and develop scientific solutions with interdisciplinary and holistic approach. 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. |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-3 | Analyze the factors and variables which may affect the current religious tourism destinations and attractions, and suggest solutions to potential problems |
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-4 Follow, interpret and discuss the developments in religious and faith-based tourism and develop scientific solutions with interdisciplinary and holistic approach. 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. |
Examination Presentation |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Religious tourism within the scope of special interest tourism, factors and innovations affecting religious tourism, the effects of demographic and social change on religious tourism, the effects of cultural factors on religious tourism, the effects of economic and political factors on religious tourism, the profile of tourists participating in religious tourism | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Today of Tourism Industry and New Approaches | Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer |
| 2 | Change in Tourism and New Trends | Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer |
| 3 | Contemporary Tourism Types | Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer |
| 4 | Globalization and Tourism | Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer |
| 5 | Factors Affecting Tourism Industry | Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer |
| 6 | Impact of Technological Developments on Tourism | Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer |
| 7 | Internet, Social Media and Tourism | Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Religious Tourism as a Type of Special Interest Tourism | Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer |
| 10 | Factors and Innovations Affecting Religious Tourism | Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer |
| 11 | Impacts of Demographic and Social Changes on Religious Tourism | Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer |
| 12 | Impacts of Cultural Factors on Religious Tourism | Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer |
| 13 | Impacts of Economic and Political Factors on Religious Tourism | Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer |
| 14 | Religious Tourist Profile | Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer |
| 15 | Religious Tourist Profile | 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 | ||