Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| Year/Semester of Study | 3 / Fall 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 | METİN KAPLAN (mkaplan@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
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| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| To explain the basics of tourism sociology and teach modern theories of sociology. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Can explain the main social framework in which tourism occurs |
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-2 To make health, safety and risk assessment regularly on the field of Tourism and gather information for this purpose. To present this information, discussion and analysis to experts and to people off the field. PO-3 To have knowledge about Service Delivery Process and procedures in the field of Tourism. To analyze, plan, practice and control these processes. To restructure and improve Service Delivery Process when necessary. To manage or to convert service processes and work which are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches. |
Examination |
| LO-2 | Can explain the influence conditions of host society and tourist |
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-7 To follow changes in internal and external environment of organization in the field, to make rational analysis, interpret, contribute and adapt changes. PO-12 To follow current developments and applications at national and international level related to his/her profession on the field and use in practice in order. To get more responsibility, update the knowledge, skills and competencies with awareness of lifelong learning as a self-learning through personal and professional knowledge, skills and competencies by increasing and continuously improves himself/herself. |
Examination |
| LO-3 | Can explain sustainable tourism approach |
PO-3 To have knowledge about Service Delivery Process and procedures in the field of Tourism. To analyze, plan, practice and control these processes. To restructure and improve Service Delivery Process when necessary. To manage or to convert service processes and work which are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches. PO-4 To have knowledge about internal and external environmental factors of organizations, relationships, interactions, management, policies and strategies of parts of the organization in the field. To use service delivery policies and strategies related to the field. To perform, review, improve and evaluate the service processes on the satisfaction basis of the customer, to find solutions for problems that affect the service process, to develop and use consumer satisfaction measurement tool. 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-7 To follow changes in internal and external environment of organization in the field, to make rational analysis, interpret, contribute and adapt changes. PO-12 To follow current developments and applications at national and international level related to his/her profession on the field and use in practice in order. To get more responsibility, update the knowledge, skills and competencies with awareness of lifelong learning as a self-learning through personal and professional knowledge, skills and competencies by increasing and continuously improves himself/herself. |
Examination |
| LO-4 | Can explain economic, socio-cultural and environmental impact of tourism |
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-4 To have knowledge about internal and external environmental factors of organizations, relationships, interactions, management, policies and strategies of parts of the organization in the field. To use service delivery policies and strategies related to the field. To perform, review, improve and evaluate the service processes on the satisfaction basis of the customer, to find solutions for problems that affect the service process, to develop and use consumer satisfaction measurement tool. 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-12 To follow current developments and applications at national and international level related to his/her profession on the field and use in practice in order. To get more responsibility, update the knowledge, skills and competencies with awareness of lifelong learning as a self-learning through personal and professional knowledge, skills and competencies by increasing and continuously improves himself/herself. |
Examination |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Definition and subjects of sociology, sociological aspects of tourism, and evaluation of tourism in sociological terms. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Subjects and definition of sociology, main purposes of sociology | Lecturing and discussion |
| 2 | Sociology and other sciences, methods and techniques used in sociology | Lecturing and discussion |
| 3 | Societal structure and relations, societal change | Lecturing and discussion |
| 4 | Approach of sociology to tourism, basic factors which determine tourism’s impact on society | Lecturing and discussion |
| 5 | Economical, Physical and Socio-cultural Impacts of Tourism | Lecturing and discussion |
| 6 | Tourism and cultural change | Lecturing and discussion |
| 7 | Dimension of the interrelation between tourists, tourism communication and the interactive cultures | Lecturing and discussion |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Symbols, the role of tourist guides in cultural interactions | Lecturing and discussion |
| 10 | Dimensions of tourist and host society encounters, sustainability approach in tourism | Lecturing and discussion |
| 11 | Tourism ethics as a new approach in tourism | Lecturing and discussion |
| 12 | Culture and communication, societal categories and stereotype judgements | Lecturing and discussion |
| 13 | Sociological qualities of Turkish society’s leisure and holiday activities | Lecturing and discussion |
| 14 | Some sociological features of tourists who visit Turkey | Lecturing and discussion |
| 15 | An evaluation of Turkish people who live abroad in terms of Tourism | Lecturing and discussion |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Avcıkurt, Cevdet (2009). Turizm Sosyolojisi: Genel ve Yapısal Yaklaşım, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara. | |
| 2 | Apostolopoulos, Y, Leivadi, S., Yiannakis, A. (ed)The Sociology of Tourism: Theoretical and Empirical Investigations, Routledge, New York, 1996. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Textbook, Internet | ||
| 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 | 6 | 6 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 4 | 2 | 8 |
| mid-term exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Own study for final exam | 5 | 2 | 10 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 60 | ||