YAŞAR UNIVERSITY
ECONOMICS AND ADMINISTRATIVE SCIENCES FACULTY
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM GUIDANCE
COURSE SYLLABUS
Course Title / Course Code / Semester / Course Hour/Week / Yaşar Credit / ECTS
Tourism Assets and Treasures of Turkey / TGUI 454 / 8 / Theory
3 / Practice / 3 / 4
Course Type
1. Compulsory Courses
1.1. Programme Compulsory Courses
1.2. University Compulsory Courses (UFND)
1.3. YÖK (Higher Education Council) Compulsory Courses
2. Elective Courses
2.1. Program Elective Courses / x
2.2. University Elective Courses
3. Prerequisites Courses
3.1. Compulsory Prerequisites Courses
3.2. Elective Prerequisites Courses
Language of Instruction / English
Level of Course / Undergraduate (First Cycle)
Prerequisites Course(s) (compulsory) / This course is not a prerequisites course.
Special Pre-Conditions of the Course
(recommended) / Attendance is compulsoryfor this course. In order to participate in the final examination, students must continue at least %70 percent of both theoretical and practicalcourse’shours. All students enrolled to the course are requiredto get main course book, to come to the class with a good preparation, to give attention for returning the project or assignment on time.
Course Coordinator / Doç.Dr.Sabah Balta / Mail:
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Course Instructor(s) / Doç.Dr.Sabah Balta / Mail:
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Course Assistant(s)/Tutor (s)
Aim(s) of the Course / This course aims developed knowledge and understanding of tourism assets and treasures of Turkey. They will realise that Turkey is one of the most important countries in the world in terms of tourism treasures and culture. Also, tourism assets and treasures are not only national but common products of humanity.
Learning Outcomes of the Course /
  • To learn the Turkey’s Treasuresand Assets
  • To explain their importance in Turkey
  • To explain their importance in the word

Course Content / The course gives the basic information on tourism assets and treasures of Turkey.
COURSE OUTLINE/SCHEDULE (Weekly)
Week / Topics / Preliminary Preparation / Methodology and Implementation
(theory,practice, assignment etc)
1 / Introduction to Treasuresand Assets in Turkey / Readings from suggested sources / Lectures & Discussions
2 / İstanbul / Readings from suggested sources / Lectures & Presentation & Discussions
3 / Bursa (İznik) / Edirne / Readings from suggested sources / Lectures & Presentation & Discussions
4 / İzmir Region (Ephesus, Aphrodisias, 7 Churches) / Readings from suggested sources / Lectures & Presentation & Discussions
5 / Denizli (Pamukkale, Hiyerapolis) / Gallipolli /Troya / Readings from suggested sources / Lectures & Presentation & Discussions
6 / Antalya (Kaleiçi, Lykia, Öresin, Mira, Demre, Mersin yumuktepe, Tarsus Gözükule ) / Readings from suggested sources / Lectures & Presentation & Discussions
7 / Mid-Term / MID-TERM
8 / Hittites, Alacahöyük, Assyrian Trade Colony) / Readings from suggested sources / Lectures & Presentation & Discussions
9 / Urartian, Ani Ancient City, Nemrut / Readings from suggested sources / Lectures & Presentation & Discussions
10 / Kargamış, Göbeklitepe / Readings from suggested sources / Lectures & Presentation & Discussions
11 / Zeugma, Hasankeyf / Readings from suggested sources / Lectures & Presentation & Discussions
12 / Sümela Monastery / Readings from suggested sources / Lectures & Presentation &Discussions
13 / Konya / Çatalhöyük / Readings from suggested sources / Lectures & Presentation & Discussions
14 / Ottoman Treasures / Readings from suggested sources / Lectures & Presentation & Discussions
15 / The Course’ General Index / Reassessment / Presentations
16 / Final / FINAL EXAM
Required Course Material (s) /Reading(s)/Text Book (s) / Seton Lloyd - Ancient Turkey - A Traveller's History of Anatolia


Ekrem Akurgal - Ancient Civilizations and Ruins of Turkey

John Freely & Hilary Sumner Boyd - Strolling Through Istanbul

John Freely - Istanbul the Imperial City

Martha Sharp Joukowsky -Early Turkey: An Introduction to the Archaeology of Anatolia from Prehistory Through the Lydian Period

Birgit Brandau & Hartmut Schickert - Hititler Bilinmeyen Bir Dünya İmparatorluğu

J. G. Macqueen - Hititler ve Hitit Çağında Anadolu

Klaus Schmidt -Taş Çağı Avcılarının Gizemli Kutsal Alanı Göbekli TepeEn Eski Tapınağı Yapanlar

Recommended Course Material (s)/Reading(s)/Other / Video



ASSESSMENT
Semester Activities/ Studies / NUMBER / WEIGHT in %
Mid- Term / 1 / 40
Attendance / 1 / 10
Quiz
Assignment (s)
Project / 1 / 20
Laboratory
Field Studies (Technical Visits)
Presentation/ Seminar / 1 / 30
Practice (Laboratory, Virtual Court, Studio Studies etc.)
Other (Placement/Internship etc.)
TOTAL / 100
Contribution of Semester Activities/Studies to the Final Grade / 50
Contribution of Final Examination/Final Project/ Dissertation to the Final Grade / 50
TOTAL / . / 100
CONTRIBUTION OF LEARNING OUTCOMES TO PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
No / Programme Outcomes / Level of Contribution (1- lowest/ 5- highest)
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5
1 / To explain the terminology and basic definitions about the nature and concepts of tourism and travel industry. / *
2 / To identify tourism related laws, regulations and fundamental tourist rights at both international and national level within the role of central government in tourism industry and tourism policies. / *
3 / To use knowledge about full comprehension of the ways, motivations and trends in tourist decision making processes and behavioral patterns of different type of visitors at tourism destinations. / *
4 / To demonstrate a professional knowledge about mythology, archaeology, geography, local cultures, traditions, religions and history including specifically Anatolian Civilizations and Settlements. / *
5 / To operate the basic principles of business management knowledge and skills on tourism businesses and the services sector as a whole including leadership competencies. / *
6 / To communicate effectively with different social and cultural groups and share their knowledge, good manners, customs, traditions and cultural values, social structure and morals by being an observer and researcher about different cultures and traditions. / *
7 / To demonstrate basic mathematical, methodological, analytical and statistical knowledge and skills that is necessary for an effective managerial decisions and applications. / *
8 / To have a detailed knowledge and skills about the preparation, pricing, marketing and operation of independent tour packages and components. / *
9 / To recognize the latest information technologies, including central reservation, electronic booking and ticketing systems which are widely used in tourism and travel industry / *
10 / To employ the basic understandings about the economic dimensions of tourist expenditures and its impacts on regional and national economy. / *
11 / To follow the new trends and challenges in tourism, travel and hospitality industry worldwide. / *
12 / To demonstrate the basic qualifications and skills of Tourism Guides required by Laws and Regulations. / *
13 / To recognize the significance of lifelong learning and adopt learning competences developed through this program in other areas of life. / *
14 / To demonstrate necessary skillset in using foreign language abilities to communicate effectively with foreign counterparts / *
ECTS /STUDENT WORKLOAD
ACTIVITIES / NUMBER / UNIT / HOUR / TOTAL (WORKLOAD)
Course Teaching Hour (14 weeks* total course hours) / 14 / Week / 4 / 56
Preliminary preparation and finalizing of course notes, further self- study / 14 / Week / 1 / 14
Assignment (s)
Presentation/ Seminars / 1 / Number / 10 / 10
Quiz and Preparation for the Quiz
Mid- Term(s) / 1 / Number / 5 / 5
Project (s) / 1 / Number / 5 / 5
Field Studies (Technical Visits, Investigate Visit etc.)
Practice (Laboratory, Virtual Court, Studio Studies etc.)
Final Examination/ Final Project/ Dissertation and Preparation / 1 / Number / 10 / 10
Other (Placement/Internship etc.)
Total Workload / 100
Total Workload/ 25 / 100/25
ECTS / 4
ETHICAL RULES WITH REGARD TO THE COURSE (IF AVAILABLE)
Students are expected to neither to give nor to receive unauthorized aid on examinations and homework papers, in accordance with the regulations of this university
Students must attend at least 70% of the course timetable during the term.
Students are expected to be prompt at all times and to participate in all learning activities during class sessions.
It is expected that all special assignments such as term papers, projects, or presentations documents to be completed on the scheduled dates.
The project must be submitted via e-mails to the course Instructor(s).
ASSESSMENT and EVALUATION METHODS:
Final Grades will be determined according to the Yaşar University Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree and Graduate Degree Education and Examination Regulation
PREPARED BY / Ph. D., Assoc. Prof.Sabah Balta
UPDATED / 01.02.2017
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