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BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
TUR213 BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES 3 3 3 6

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course : Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. RAMAZAN İNAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit Assist.Prof. RAMAZAN İNAN
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of the course is to enable students to understand the rules of conduct required for correct communication in social life and business life.
Contents of the Course Unit: This Course includes : Concept of Behavioral Sciences and Theoretical Approaches, Society and Culture, Communication, Persuasion, Perception, Leadership, Aggression and Conflict, Prejudice, Mass Behavior, Social Impact, Social Psychology, Social Perception, Time, Stress and Life Management issues.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Define theoretical perspectives in behavioral sciences.
List the important issues in time, stress and life management.
Show effective communication skills.
Apply the theoretical information about leadership, communication, persuasion and conflict in the tourism sector.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Search, Examination of the presentation visuals Concept of Behavioral Sciences and Theoretical Approaches Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
2 Literature Search, Examination of the presentation visuals Society and Culture Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
3 Literature Search, Examination of the presentation visuals Contact Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
4 Literature Search, Examination of the presentation visuals Social Impact, Social Psychology, Social Perception Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
5 Literature Search, Examination of the presentation visuals Persuasion Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
6 Literature Search, Examination of the presentation visuals Perception Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
7 Literature Search, Examination of the presentation visuals Leadership Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Search, Examination of the presentation visuals Aggression and Conflict Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
10 Literature Search, Examination of the presentation visuals Prejudice Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
11 Literature Search, Examination of the presentation visuals Mass Behavior Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
12 Literature Search, Examination of the presentation visuals Time management Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
13 Literature Search, Examination of the presentation visuals Stress Management Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
14 Literature Search, Examination of the presentation visuals Life Management Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
15 Literature Search, Examination of the presentation visuals Overview Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Eroglu, F. (2009). Davranis Bilimleri, Istanbul: Beta Publications.
Ciccarelli, S. K., & White, J. N. (2016). Psikoloji: Bir keşif gezintisi. Nobel.
Güney, S. (2015). Davranış Bilimleri, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık, Ankara.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Describe the basic characteristics of the tourism industry and the basic concepts related to the Tourism Guidance profession and relate those with the characteristics of tourism businesses
1
2
Discusses the structure, operation and importance of tourism industry in country development and relates with tourism business
3

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explains and interprets culture, history, religion, art, geography way of thinking and way of life the various civilizations who lived in Turkey.
2

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Plans a tour program considering the travel purpose, the type and the characteristics of the touristic region in accordance with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Tourism Guidance and discusses the functioning.
1
2
Underlines the importance of professional development by following scientific and current developments in the fields of tourism, art and archeology, and acts defensive attitude and behavior towards the necessity of lifelong learning.
3

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyzes numerical and statistical data and results in accordance with ethical values for current practices in the field of tourism .
1
2
Knows and applies the legal regulations related to tourism field, tourist guidance professional law and professional organizations.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
By taking leadership role in tour groups; administers the tour program and solves possible problems during the tour.
4

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Uses the skills of explaining and presenting Turkey's and other regions natural and cultural assets that have, ancient city, ruins and historical artefacts and architectural art, culture, cuisine, folklore, flora and fauna features of regions etc.
5

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Shows the communication skill and presentation skill effectively in written and verbal and expresse his / her professional knowledge accurately and effectively.
5
2
Shows reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English and in a second foreign language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese).)
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Uses knowledge and competences related to preparation, implementation and supervision of a tour.
1
2
By using the personality traits that have social skills required by the Tourism Guidance profession; arranges projects, organizations and activities with sustainable, societal and social content specific to the field.
5
3
Shows a sensitive attitude towards the negative effects of tourism on the physical and social environment, acts with the consciousness of preserving abstract and concrete cultural assets
4

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT

Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities

Type of the Learning Activites Learning Activities (# of week) Duration (hours, h) Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities 14 3 42
Preliminary & Further Study 13 5 65
Land Surveying 0 0 0
Group Work 0 0 0
Laboratory 0 0 0
Reading 0 0 0
Assignment (Homework) 0 0 0
Project Work 0 0 0
Seminar 0 0 0
Internship 0 0 0
Technical Visit 0 0 0
Web Based Learning 0 0 0
Implementation/Application/Practice 0 0 0
Practice at a workplace 0 0 0
Occupational Activity 0 0 0
Social Activity 0 0 0
Thesis Work 0 0 0
Field Study 0 0 0
Report Writing 0 0 0
Final Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Final Exam 5 2 10
Mid-Term Exam 1 2 2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam 5 6 30
Short Exam 0 0 0
Preparation for the Short Exam 0 0 0
TOTAL 39 0 151
Total Workload of the Course Unit 151
Workload (h) / 25.5 5,9
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 6,0