Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / DY801 - DESTINATION MANAGEMENT

Code: DY801 Course Title: THESIS STUDY I Theoretical+Practice: 1+0 ECTS: 24
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department DESTINATION MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer EDA ÖZGÜL KATLAV (edaozgul@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The purpose of the course is to improve the analytical thinking and writting skills of students.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can understand and applies all processes of scientific research. PO-4 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-5 Develop behaviors and competencies required for lifelong learning.
PO-7 Understand and critically evaluate social and professional ethical values and behave accordingly.
PO-8 Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-2 Can write and presents a dissertation in the field of destination management PO-4 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-5 Develop behaviors and competencies required for lifelong learning.
PO-8 Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-3 Can write and presents a dissertation in the field of tourism management PO-4 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-5 Develop behaviors and competencies required for lifelong learning.
PO-6 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-8 Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-4 Can acquire skill to conduct a scientific research PO-2 Understand, critically evaluate and apply key business principles to run both national and international tourism operations.
PO-6 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-8 Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
Presentation
Term Paper
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
This course includes scientific research process, research methods and techniques, referencing, and reporting.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Explanation of purpose, contents and methods of the course. Lecture
2 Scientific research process Lecture
3 Scientific research process Lecture
4 Scientific research process Lecture
5 Principals and methots of writting a research proposal Lecture
6 Principals and methots of writting a research proposal Lecture
7 Examining a sample research proposal and idenifying research topics. Lecture, Discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
10 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
11 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
12 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
13 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
14 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
15 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, Projection

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 20
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation 8 1 20
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) 1 14 14
Outside Class
       a) Reading 14 10 140
       b) Search in internet/Library 14 10 140
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 15 13 195
       e) Term paper/Project 15 15 225
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 0
mid-term exam 0
Own study for final exam 0
final exam 0
0
0
Total work load; 714