Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / TR 605 - TOURISM GUIDING (PHD)

Code: TR 605 Course Title: TOURISM THEORIES Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 3rd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TOURISM GUIDING (PHD)
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 provide students with knowledge about the basic concepts of science, scientific research paradigms and basic theories used in the field of tourism.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Explain the relationship between the concept of theory and other scientific concepts. PO-4 Has advanced knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
PO-7 Plans, conducts, analyzes and reports a scientific research
PO-8 Has expert knowledge about theories, facts, concepts and principles in the field.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
LO-2 Understand the importance of theory in scientific research. PO-4 Has advanced knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
PO-7 Plans, conducts, analyzes and reports a scientific research
PO-8 Has expert knowledge about theories, facts, concepts and principles in the field.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
LO-3 Have detailed information about the theories used in the field of tourism. PO-4 Has advanced knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.
PO-7 Plans, conducts, analyzes and reports a scientific research
PO-8 Has expert knowledge about theories, facts, concepts and principles in the field.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Knowledge, science, theory, law, hypothesis, assumption, method, concept, rule, law, scientific research paradigms and tourism theories.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Knowledge, Science, Scientific Method, Theory, Concept, Rule, Scientific Law, Action and Postulate Lecturing Discussion Method Question - Answer
2 Renaissance and Reform Movements, Age of Enlightenment, Quantum Physics and Paradigms in Scientific Research Lecturing Discussion Method Question - Answer
3 The relationship between induction and deduction and theory, paradigmatic transformations in science, the principle of falsifiability Self Study Method Literature Review Report preparing Discussion Method
4 Sample Article Review Lecturing Discussion Method Question - Answer
5 Analysis of tourism theories through articles Self Study Method Report preparing Discussion Method
6 Analysis of tourism theories through articles Self Study Method Report preparing Discussion Method
7 Analysis of tourism theories through articles Self Study Method Report preparing Discussion Method
8 mid-term exam
9 Analysis of tourism theories through articles Self Study Method Report preparing Discussion Method
10 Analysis of tourism theories through articles Self Study Method Report preparing Discussion Method
11 Analysis of tourism theories through articles Self Study Method Report preparing Discussion Method
12 Analysis of tourism theories through articles Self Study Method Report preparing Discussion Method
13 Analysis of tourism theories through articles Self Study Method Report preparing Discussion Method
14 Analysis of tourism theories through articles Self Study Method Report preparing Discussion Method
15 Analysis of tourism theories through articles Self Study Method Report preparing Discussion Method
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Dersle ilgili makaleler
2 Lohmann, G. ve Netto, A. P. (2016). Tourism theory: Concepts, models and systems. CABI: Oxfordshire.
3 McKercher, B. and Prideaux, B. (2020). Tourism theories, Concepts and models. Goodfellow Publishers: Oxford.
Required Course instruments and materials
Lohmann, G. and Netto, A. P. (2016). Tourism theory: Concepts, models and systems. CABI: Oxfordshire. McKercher, B. and Prideaux, B. (2020). Tourism theories, Concepts and models. Goodfellow Publishers: Oxford.

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 14 20
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project 4-5-6-7 20
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 14 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 3 14 42
       b) Search in internet/Library 3 14 42
       c) Performance Project 6 4 24
       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 14 1 14
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 14 1 14
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 180