Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / TR507 - TOURISM GUIDING (MASTER)

Code: TR507 Course Title: PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TOURISM GUIDING (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
Skill-building to express themselves correctly and communicate effectively by improving the oral and written communication skills in tourism sector.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 can define the basic concepts about interpersonal communication PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-7 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally.
PO-10 Develop behaviors and competencies required for lifelong learning.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 can explain communication process PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-7 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally.
PO-10 Develop behaviors and competencies required for lifelong learning.
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 have information about effective communication PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-4 Understand service delivery processes related to tourist guiding profession, and use them in a way to ensure visitor satisfaction.
PO-7 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally.
Examination
Presentation
LO-4 Understand the importance of interpersonal communication in the tourism guide profession PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-4 Understand service delivery processes related to tourist guiding profession, and use them in a way to ensure visitor satisfaction.
PO-11 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
Examination
Presentation
LO-5 gains the ability to use effective communication skills and techniques in tourist guide-tourist communication PO-3 Develop creative and practical solutions for contemporary issues in the tourism industry.
PO-4 Understand service delivery processes related to tourist guiding profession, and use them in a way to ensure visitor satisfaction.
PO-11 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Definition and importance of communication, The process of communication, Communication types, Verbal Communication, Non-verbal communication and body language, Written communication, Communication failures, Effective Speaking, Effective Listening, Issues to be considered for a successful communication, Benefits of a successful communication, Empathy.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Definition and importance of communication Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
2 The process of communication Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
3 Communication types Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
4 Verbal Communication Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
5 Non-verbal communication and body language Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
6 Written communication Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
7 Communication failures Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer
8 mid-term exam
9 Student presentation Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer, Resource Scanning, Report Preparing
10 Student presentation Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer, Resource Scanning, Report Preparing
11 Student presentation Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer, Resource Scanning, Report Preparing
12 Student presentation Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer, Resource Scanning, Report Preparing
13 Student presentation Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer, Resource Scanning, Report Preparing
14 Student presentation Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer, Resource Scanning, Report Preparing
15 Student presentation Lecturing, Discussion, Question- Answer, Resource Scanning, Report Preparing
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Gürüz, D. 2008 Eğinli, A.T., İletişim Becerileri. Nobel Yayın Dağıtım: İzmir
2 Baltaş, Z., Baltaş, A. 2009. Bedenin Dili. Remzi Kitabevi: İstanbul
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