TURİST REHBERLİĞİNE GİRİŞ PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TRP159	TURİST REHBERLİĞİNE GİRİŞ	1	2	2	3

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	ASSOCIATE DEGREE, TYY: + 5.Level, EQF-LLL: 5.Level, QF-EHEA: Short Cycle
Type of the Course :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. SERCAN YILDIZ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Lecturer SENAY BOZ
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	Recognition of the content, duties and responsibilities, importance of the tourist guide profession, problems that may be encountered in professional life and solutions.
Contents of the Course Unit:	It covers the teaching of the historical development of the concept of tourist guiding, the characteristics that guides should have, the rights and responsibilities of guides, professional ethics, professional organizations, types of guiding, tourist groups and their characteristics.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines concepts related to tourism and tourist guiding.
Understands the importance, characteristics and requirements of the tourist guide profession.
Defines the structure, purpose and functioning of tourism guidance professional organizations.
Decides on the most appropriate solution to problems that arise during the tours.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Introduction to course content and teaching process	-
2	Literature Review	The Concept of Travel	-
3	Literature Review	The Concept of Travel	-
4	Literature Review	Development of Tourist Guiding in Turkey and the World	-
5	Literature Review	The Importance and Characteristics of the Tourist Guide Profession	-
6	Literature Review	The Importance and Characteristics of the Tourist Guide Profession	-
7	Literature Review	Individual Development in Tourist Guiding	-
8	Literature Review	Tourist Guide Legislation	-
9	Literature Review	Training, Practice and Inspections in the Tourist Guiding Profession	-
10	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
11	Literature Review	Tourist Typologies	-
12	Literature Review	Tour Management as a Tourist Guide	-
13	Literature Review	Tour Management as a Tourist Guide	-
14	Literature Review	Problems that may occur during tours and possible solutions.	-
15	-	year-end evaluation	-
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ahipaşaoğlu, S. (2006). Turist Rehberliğine Giriş, Ankara: Gazi Kitap Evi

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description	Examination Method
Mid-Term Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
Final Exam	1	50		Classical Exam
TOTAL	2	100

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess theoretical and prachiptirtical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess theoretical and prachiptirtical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resource on basic level based on qualifications gained at secondary education level.						5

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Gain the skills to use basic level theoretical and practical knowledge acquired within the field in the same field of a higher education level or in a field of same level.						5
2	Interpret and evaluate data, define problems, do analysis, produce solutions based on proof with using basic level knowledge and practices gained within the field.						5

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Can use the theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field as the basis of a further education level.						5
2	By using the acquired knowledge and skills, gains the ability to analyze problems, solve them, see and eliminate situations that may pose problems before they occur.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Conduct studies at basic level within the field independently.						5
2	Take responsibility as a team member in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced in the implementations within the field.						5
3	Conduct activities towards the development of subordinates within a project.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills at basic level within the field with a critical approach, determine and respond to learning needs.						5
2	Direct the education received to a higher education level in the same field or to an occupation in the same level.						5
3	Gain awareness of lifelong learning.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Transfer the ideas based on the basic knowledge and skills acquired within the field through written and oral communication.						5
2	Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems about issues within the field with professionals and non-professionals.						5
3	Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio A2 General Level.						5
4	Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Basic Level software knowledge.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Possess social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field.		1
2	Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker s health and security.						5

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	2	28
Preliminary & Further Study	10	1	10
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	2	3	6
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	6	2	12
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	2	2	4
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	1	2	2
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	2	2	4
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	1	1	1
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	71