Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue
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| 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 | ÖMER ÇOBAN (omercoban@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 develop the skills of the students about travel management and related issues, to provide information about functions of travel businesses and current management approaches. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Students who have successfully completed this course: Can define basic concept related to travel management |
PO-2 Have an understanding of the structure of the tourism industry, how it functions, and its significance for the development of the country. 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-5 Understand and apply management theories and practices in order to effectively run a travel business. PO-7 Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally. PO-8 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods. PO-9 Conduct a study on issues which necessitates expertise in the field of tourism both independently and with others. |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-2 | Can explain business and management functions. |
PO-2 Have an understanding of the structure of the tourism industry, how it functions, and its significance for the development of the country. 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-5 Understand and apply management theories and practices in order to effectively run a travel business. PO-8 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods. PO-9 Conduct a study on issues which necessitates expertise in the field of tourism both independently and with others. PO-11 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained. |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-3 | Can explain contemporary management approaches |
PO-2 Have an understanding of the structure of the tourism industry, how it functions, and its significance for the development of the country. 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-5 Understand and apply management theories and practices in order to effectively run a travel business. PO-8 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods. PO-9 Conduct a study on issues which necessitates expertise in the field of tourism both independently and with others. PO-11 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained. |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-4 | Can analyse functions of travel businesses |
PO-2 Have an understanding of the structure of the tourism industry, how it functions, and its significance for the development of the country. 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-5 Understand and apply management theories and practices in order to effectively run a travel business. PO-8 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods. PO-9 Conduct a study on issues which necessitates expertise in the field of tourism both independently and with others. PO-11 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained. |
Examination Presentation |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Basic Concepts, Business and Management Functions in the Travel Businesses, Contemporaray Management Aproaches | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Travel Concept, Causes and History of Travels, Transportation and Lodging Dimensions of Travels | Narrative Method |
| 2 | Functions of Travel Businesses | Narrative Method |
| 3 | Article Review | Article Review |
| 4 | Article Review | Article Review |
| 5 | Article Review | Article Review |
| 6 | Article Review | Article Review |
| 7 | Article Review | Article Review |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Current Management Techniques at Travel Businesses | Narrative Method |
| 10 | Article Review | Article Review |
| 11 | Article Review | Article Review |
| 12 | Article Review | Article Review |
| 13 | Article Review | Article Review |
| 14 | Presentation of the papers | Prepare Report |
| 15 | Presentation of the papers | Prepare Report |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Ahipaşaoğlu, S. ve Arıkan İ. (2003). Seyahat işletmeleri yönetimi ve ulaştırma sistemleri. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık. | |
| 2 | Zengin, B., Sarıışık, M. ve Avcıkurt, C. (2017). Uluslararası seyahat işletmeciliği. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık. | |
| 3 | Dersle ilgili makaleler | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Ahipasaoglu, S. ve Arikan I. (2003). Seyahat isletmeleri yonetimi ve ulastirma sistemleri. Ankara: Detay Yayincilik. Zengin, B., Sariisik, M. ve Avcikurt, C. (2017). Uluslararasi seyahat isletmeciligi. Ankara: Detay Yayincilik. | ||
| Assessment Methods | |||
| Type of Assessment | Week | Hours | Weight(%) |
| mid-term exam | 8 | 2 | 20 |
| Other assessment methods | |||
| 1.Oral Examination | |||
| 2.Quiz | |||
| 3.Laboratory exam | |||
| 4.Presentation | |||
| 5.Report | 14-15 | 1 | 60 |
| 6.Workshop | |||
| 7.Performance Project | |||
| 8.Term Paper | |||
| 9.Project | |||
| final exam | 16 | 2 | 20 |
| 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 | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 3 | 14 | 42 |
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 12 | 1 | 12 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 18 | 1 | 18 |
| final exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 180 | ||