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 (PHD) | ||||
| Pre-requisities and Co-requisites | None | ||||
| Mode of Delivery | Face to Face | ||||
| Teaching Period | 14 Weeks | ||||
| Name of Lecturer | İBRAHİM YILMAZ (iyilmaz@nevsehir.edu.tr) | ||||
| Name of Lecturer(s) | |||||
| Language of Instruction | Turkish | ||||
| Work Placement(s) | None | ||||
| Objectives of the Course | |||||
| To explain to students the understanding of alternative tourism types and special interest types. | |||||
| Learning Outcomes | PO | MME | |
| The students who succeeded in this course: | |||
| LO-1 | Can explain the meaning, scope and characteristics of special interest tourism |
PO-1 Critically evaluate the expert knowledge and skills acquired in tourism guiding. PO-2 Develops creative and practical solutions for current issues and problems in the field of tourism guidance. PO-3 Demonstrates leadership in solving industry-related problems |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-2 | Can explain importance of specialization in special interest tourism and specialization trainings |
PO-1 Critically evaluate the expert knowledge and skills acquired in tourism guiding. PO-2 Develops creative and practical solutions for current issues and problems in the field of tourism guidance. PO-8 Has expert knowledge about theories, facts, concepts and principles in the field. |
Examination Presentation |
| LO-3 | Can provide information on specialization in the context of special interest tourism types. |
PO-1 Critically evaluate the expert knowledge and skills acquired in tourism guiding. PO-2 Develops creative and practical solutions for current issues and problems in the field of tourism guidance. PO-3 Demonstrates leadership in solving industry-related problems PO-8 Has expert knowledge about theories, facts, concepts and principles in the field. |
Examination Presentation |
| PO: Programme Outcomes MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation |
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| Course Contents | ||
| Alternative tourism types are closely related to the concept of sustainability and special interest tours. The content of the course covers how to handle alternative tourism activities and special interest tourism in a niche market. | ||
| Weekly Course Content | ||
| Week | Subject | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
| 1 | Scope of the Course by Weeks, The Concepts of Special Interest Tourism, Development | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 2 | Characteristics of Special Interest Tourism/Tourist, SWOT Analysis of Special Interest Tourism | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 3 | General Information on Types of Special Interest Tourism (Based on Culture, Nature, Education and Hobby) | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 4 | The Place and Importance of Specialization in Special Interest Tourism, Development, Specialization Programs/Trainings | Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 5 | The Place and Importance of Specialization in Special Interest Tourism, Development, Specialization Programs/Trainings | Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 6 | Culture-Based Special Interest Tourism and Specialization (Cultural routes,Cultural heritage tourism ) | Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 7 | Culture-Based Special Interest Tourism and Specialization (Cultural routes,Cultural heritage tourism ) | Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 8 | mid-term exam | |
| 9 | Culture-Based Special Interest Tourism and Specialization (Faith tourism/Religious tourism/Islamic tourism/Halal tourism) | Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 10 | Nature-Based Special Interest Tourism and Specialization (Rural tourism (Farm tourism-Highland tourism etc.) | Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 11 | Hobby-Based Special Interest Tourism and Specialization (Golf tourism, hunting tourism, Gastronomy tourism etc.) | Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 12 | Hobby-Based Special Interest Tourism and Specialization (Golf tourism, hunting tourism, Gastronomy tourism etc.) | Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 13 | Hobby-Based Special Interest Tourism and Specialization (Golf tourism, hunting tourism, Gastronomy tourism etc.) | Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 14 | Educational Special Interest Tourism and Specialization (Congress Tourism, Youth Tourism) | Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 15 | Educational Special Interest Tourism and Specialization (Congress Tourism, Youth Tourism) | Lecture, Project Presentation, Question and Answer, Discussion |
| 16 | final exam | |
| Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading | ||
| 1 | Yaylı A., Sürücü Ö., (2016). Özel İlgi Turizmi. Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara. | |
| 2 | Kozak, M. A., Bahçe, A.S., (2012). Özel İlgi Turizmi. Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara. | |
| Required Course instruments and materials | ||
| Book, article, projection, internet resource, lecture notes | ||
| 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 | 2 | 30 | |
| 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 | 5 | 14 | 70 |
| b) Search in internet/Library | 0 | ||
| c) Performance Project | 0 | ||
| d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report | 6 | 5 | 30 |
| e) Term paper/Project | 0 | ||
| Oral Examination | 0 | ||
| Quiz | 0 | ||
| Laboratory exam | 0 | ||
| Own study for mid-term exam | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| mid-term exam | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Own study for final exam | 2 | 5 | 10 |
| final exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | |||
| 0 | |||
| Total work load; | 180 | ||