Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

Information Of Programmes

TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / TR632 - TOURISM GUIDING (PHD)

Code: TR632 Course Title: MUSEOLOGY AND MUSEUM GUIDANCE Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring 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 MERAL DURSUN (meraldursun@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) MERAL DURSUN,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to have information about the basic concepts of museology, the development of museology in Turkey and in the world, and to gain knowledge and experience by examining the studies on museums.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Explain the basic concepts of museology. 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-2 Explain current issues and approaches related to museology. 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
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Basic concepts of museology, the development of museums, types of museums, methods applied in museology, museum management, museum researchs
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 ntroduction, the Meaning of the Museum Word and Museology Related Concepts Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
2 Development of Museology in World History Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
3 Historical Development of museums in Turkey Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
4 Museum Types (examples from world and Turkey museums) Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
5 Exhibitions and Training in Museums Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
6 Museum Showcases, Lighting and Protection methods Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
7 Museum Guiding Question- Answer, Discussion, Lecturing
8 mid-term exam
9 presentation of research proposals project presentation
10 presentation of research proposals project presentation
11 presentation of research proposals project presentation
12 presentation of research proposals project presentation
13 presentation of research proposals project presentation
14 presentation of research proposals project presentation
15 presentation of research proposals project presentation
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 F. Gerçek 1999 Türk Müzeciliği, TTKY, Ankara.
2 N.Ertürk, H. Uralman 2012 Müzebilimin ABC’si İstanbul.
3 Müzecilikte yeni yaklaşımlar, Küreselleşme ve Yerelleşme, Türkiye Ekonomik ve Toplumsal Tarih Vakfı, İstanbul 2012
Required Course instruments and materials
Computer, projector

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 6 5 30
       b) Search in internet/Library 6 5 30
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 7 2 14
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 6 5 30
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 6 5 30
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 180