Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 2 / Spring Semester | ||||
| Level of Course | 1st Cycle Degree Programme | ||||
| Type of Course | Optional | ||||
| Department | TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | NİHAT ÇEŞMECİ (nihat@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| The aim of the course is to enable students to acquire the basic knowledge about tourism geography and to introduce the tourism resources in Turkey. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Should be able to descrbe geography, tourism geography, recreation, leisure and should explain the relations between them. |
PO-1 To have detailed knowledge about a specific profession related to the field of Tourism and to have comprehensive and systematic knowledge about concepts, theories, principles and facts in close disciplines. To use and interpret this knowledge, theories, models generally in business environment PO-6 To have a basic level of knowledge about important issues, alternative solutions and field-specific research methods in the field and relevant fields. To analyze knowledge related to the field concerning topics and issues, to evaluate different options in solving problems with a critical approach, to plan and realize projects and research using appropriate research methods. To present the results in a clear and understandable way, to be unique and autonomous in solving problems in complex and unpredictable situations and to decide himself/herself. PO-18 Have detailed knowledge of geography and culture as well as the historical of Turkey and the world. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | Shoud be able to explain tourism supply and tourism demand’s geographical distribution and factors affecting this distribution. |
PO-1 To have detailed knowledge about a specific profession related to the field of Tourism and to have comprehensive and systematic knowledge about concepts, theories, principles and facts in close disciplines. To use and interpret this knowledge, theories, models generally in business environment PO-6 To have a basic level of knowledge about important issues, alternative solutions and field-specific research methods in the field and relevant fields. To analyze knowledge related to the field concerning topics and issues, to evaluate different options in solving problems with a critical approach, to plan and realize projects and research using appropriate research methods. To present the results in a clear and understandable way, to be unique and autonomous in solving problems in complex and unpredictable situations and to decide himself/herself. PO-18 Have detailed knowledge of geography and culture as well as the historical of Turkey and the world. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | Shoud be able to explain world tourism geographical structure and international tourist flows. |
PO-1 To have detailed knowledge about a specific profession related to the field of Tourism and to have comprehensive and systematic knowledge about concepts, theories, principles and facts in close disciplines. To use and interpret this knowledge, theories, models generally in business environment PO-7 To follow changes in internal and external environment of organization in the field, to make rational analysis, interpret, contribute and adapt changes. PO-18 Have detailed knowledge of geography and culture as well as the historical of Turkey and the world. |
Examination |
| LO-4 | Should be able to evaluate and describe tourism attractions in Turkey |
PO-6 To have a basic level of knowledge about important issues, alternative solutions and field-specific research methods in the field and relevant fields. To analyze knowledge related to the field concerning topics and issues, to evaluate different options in solving problems with a critical approach, to plan and realize projects and research using appropriate research methods. To present the results in a clear and understandable way, to be unique and autonomous in solving problems in complex and unpredictable situations and to decide himself/herself. PO-8 To recognize and use physical environment equipment, materials and technologies related to the field and to protect by maintaining. PO-18 Have detailed knowledge of geography and culture as well as the historical of Turkey and the world. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Related Concepts; Geographical Distribution of Demand for Tourism; Geographical Distribution of Supply for Tourism; World Tourism and International Tourist Flows; Tourism in Turkey and Domestic Tourist Flows; Geographical Distribution of Tourism Resources in Turkey. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Tourism Geography and Related Concepts | Lecturing, Question - answer, Discussion |
| 2 | Recreation, Leisure, Geography, Tourism and Relations Between Them | Lecturing, Question - answer, Discussion |
| 3 | Geographical Distribution of Supply for Tourism | Lecturing, Question - answer, Discussion |
| 4 | Geographical Distribution of Demand for Tourism | Lecturing, Question - answer, Discussion |
| 5 | World Tourism and International Tourist Flows | Lecturing, Question - answer, Discussion |
| 6 | Turkey’s Importance in World Tourism | Lecturing, Question - answer, Discussion |
| 7 | Geographical Distribution of Tourism Resources in Mediterranean Region | Lecturing |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Geographical Distribution of Tourism Resources in Aegean Region | Lecturing |
| 10 | Geographical Distribution of Tourism Resources in Marmara Region | Lecturing |
| 11 | Geographical Distribution of Tourism Resources in Marmara Region | Lecturing |
| 12 | Geographical Distribution of Tourism Resources in Central Anatolian Region | Lecturing |
| 13 | Geographical Distribution of Tourism Resources in Black Sea Region | Lecturing |
| 14 | Geographical Distribution of Tourism Resources in Eastern Anatolian Region | Lecturing |
| 15 | Geographical Distribution of Tourism Resources in South Eastern Anatolian Region | Lecturing |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Şenol, Fazıl. (2008). Turizm Coğrafyası, Detay Yayıncılık: Ankara. | |
| 2 | Gürdal, Mehmet. (2001). Türkiye Turizm Coğrafyası, Muğla Üniversitesi: Muğla. | |
| 3 | Doğaner, Suna. (2001). Türkiye Turizm Coğrafyası, Çantay Kitabevi: İstanbul | |
| 4 | Hall, C.M., S.J. Page. (1999). The Geography of Tourism and Recreation: Environment, Place and Space, Routledge. | |
| 5 | Hudman, L.E.; R.E. Jackson; Geography of Travel and Tourism, Delmar Publishers,1999 | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 60 |
| Student Work Load | |||
| Type of Work | Weekly Hours | Number of Weeks | Work Load |
| Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) | 2 | 14 | 28 |
| Outside Class | |||
| a) Reading | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 0 | ||
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 2 | 4 | 8 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 60 | ||