Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / İT532 - RELIGIOUS TOURISM (MASTER)

Code: İT532 Course Title: SACRED SITES IN ANTIQUITY 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
Provision of information on architecture and type of use of the ancient sacred places in Anatolia.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Understand the basics of buildings and monuments of the most important cities in ancient times. 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-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.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 Search the literature of historical and religious sanctuary relating to Anatolia 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-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.
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 Take part in technical excursions and seminars to provide individual responsibility and group work activities 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-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.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Important cities, structures and monuments in antiquity, important historical events affecting Anatolia, archaeological and historical data, religious history and sacred sites of Anatolia
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Course Introduction: Scope and importance Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
2 History of Western Anatolia Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
3 Geography of Western Anatolia Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
4 Ancient Sanctuaries in Ionia Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
5 Ancient Sanctuaries in Ionia; Ephesus Artemision Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
6 Ancient Sanctuaries in Ionia Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
7 Ancient Sanctuaries in Ionia; Didymaion Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Ancient Greek Sanctuaries Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
10 Ancient Sanctuaries in Caria Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
11 Ancient Sanctuaries in Caria Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
12 Ancient Sanctuaries in Caria; Labranda Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
13 Ancient Sanctuaries in Mysia Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
14 Ancient Sanctuaries in Mysia; Pergamon Asclepion Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
15 Ancient Sanctuaries in Mysia; Pergamon Asclepion 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