Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / TR532 - TOURISM GUIDING (MASTER)

Code: TR532 Course Title: THESIS STUDIES II Theoretical+Practice: 0+1 ECTS: 24
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Compulsory
Department TOURISM GUIDING (MASTER)
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer BEKİR BORA DEDEOĞLU (b.bora.dedeoglu@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) İBRAHİM YILMAZ, BEKİR BORA DEDEOĞLU, MERAL DURSUN, ÖMER ÇOBAN,
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 Understands and applies all processes of scientific research. PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-3 Develop creative and practical solutions for contemporary issues in the tourism industry.
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.
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-2 Identifies appropriate research design and methodology. PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-3 Develop creative and practical solutions for contemporary issues in the tourism industry.
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.
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-3 Acquires skill to conduct a scientific research. PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-3 Develop creative and practical solutions for contemporary issues in the tourism industry.
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.
Presentation
Term Paper
LO-4 Writes and presents a thesis in the field of tourism guidance. PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-3 Develop creative and practical solutions for contemporary issues in the tourism industry.
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.
PO-11 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
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 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation, Discussion
2 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation, Discussion
3 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation, Discussion
4 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation, Discussion
5 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation, Discussion
6 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation, Discussion
7 One to one supervision of students on a regular bases during the writing up stage Consultation, 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 Accepting and presentation of dissertations Consultation, Discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
Required Course instruments and materials

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 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 60 60
Outside Class
       a) Reading 3 50 150
       b) Search in internet/Library 5 20 100
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 4 40 160
       e) Term paper/Project 5 50 250
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; 720