RECREATION IN DIFFERENT CULTURES PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
RKY423	RECREATION IN DIFFERENT CULTURES	7	3	3	5

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	Assoc.Prof. MUSTAFA CAN KOÇ
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. RABİA ÖZCAN KAYACI
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The objective of the course is to provide students to gain the knowledge to discuss the effects of recreation practices on different societies and cultures and to examine the socio-cultural effects of projects carried out in the field of Recreation.
Contents of the Course Unit:	The content of the course includes; the conceptual and historical framework of the concept of culture, Ethnicity, and multiculturalism, macro environment approach to the phenomenon of Recreation, Recreation and culture, Recreation participation and social class, Participation and recreation in gender, Recreation in different societies, Socio-cultural analysis of recreation projects.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Describes the basic concepts of recreation and culture.
Explains the differences between national cultural recreation and international cultural recreation.
Associates social class and gender facts with the concept of recreation.
Discusses the effects of recreation practices on different societies and cultures.
Analyzes the socio-cultural impact of projects carried out in the field of recreation.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	-	Conceptual and historical framework of the concept of culture.	Narration, question-response discussion method
2	Reading book chapters related to the subject	Ethnicity and multiculturalism.	Narration, question-response discussion method
3	Reading book chapters related to the subject	General approach to the phenomenon of recreation.	Narration, question-response discussion method
4	Reading book chapters related to the subject	Macro environment approach to recreation phenomenon (Society, culture, Family, Age, Gender, Religion, Socio-Economic Status)	Narration, question-response discussion method
5	Reading book chapters related to the subject	Recreation participation and social class.	Narration, question-response discussion method
6	Literature reviewing	National culture and international cultural recreation.	Narration, question-response discussion method
7	Literature reviewing	Recreation and culture.	Narration, question-response discussion method
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature reviewing	Participation in recreation and gender.	Narration, question-response discussion method
10	Literature reviewing	Recreation in different societies (Eastern societies)	Narration, question-response discussion method
11	Reading book chapters related to the subject	Recreation in different societies (Western societies)	Narration, question-response discussion method
12	Reading book chapters related to the subject	Cultural recreation in Turkey	Narration, question-response discussion method
13	Literature reviewing	Socio-cultural analysis of recreation projects.	Narration, question-response discussion method
14	Literature reviewing and Video display	Socio-cultural analysis of recreation projects.	Narration, question-response discussion method
15	Literature reviewing and Reading book chapters related to the subject	Preparation for the final exam.	question-response discussion method
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Ed. Karaküçük S. (2016). Rekreasyon Bilimi. Gazi Kitabevi, Ankara.
Ed. Yaylı A. (2014). Rekreasyona Giriş. Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Doytcheva M. (2016). Çokkültürlülük. İletişim Yayınları, İstanbul.
Yanık C. (2013). Dünya’da ve Türkiye’de Çokkültürlülük. Sentez Yayınları, Ankara.
Driskell J. A. And Wolinsky I. (2009). Nutrinational Concerns Recreation Exercise and Sport. CRC Press, New York.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies the concepts of recreation area						5

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Regarding the recreation leadership profession; discusses the organization and functioning of leisure activities with the knowledge gained in program development, planning, execution and evaluation.					4
2	Describes the concepts of recreation and theories of physical and mental development.					4

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Identifies free time activities for the needs of individuals and groups, taking into account socio-demographic and socio-cultural characteristics.						5
2	Analyzes the data of planning, implementation and results of current activities in the field of recreation using scientific research methods and techniques.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the application area, equipment, technological software, written materials and human resources efficiently in free time activities implemented to increase the quality of life of individuals and groups.						5
2	Plans, conducts and evaluates every stage of the organizations for leisure activities and evaluates the results of the application.					4
3	Solves the problems related to recreation area, sports science and recreation leadership profession from a critical and questioning point of view based on the literature knowledge it has.					4
4	Chooses the appropriate free time activity for the goals to be achieved by taking into consideration the socio-demographic characteristics of the individual and/or the group also formulates the program content of the free time activity.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Administeres scientific research, project, activity, sports and social leisure activities and solves possible problems that may be encountered in the process in collaborative group Works.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Recognizes the importance of professional development by following scientific, technological and current developments related to recreation leadership practices.						5
2	By adopting the principle of lifelong learning; examines the current knowledge and skills from a critical perspective in the light of scientific, technological and current developments.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Expresses his/her knowledge and thoughts about the field in a fluent and understandable way orally and in writing.						5
2	Use their knowledge and competencies regarding recreational leadership practices more effectively with their social life and communication skills in the sports activities, organizations and works carried out at national and international level.						5

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describes and applies ethical values accepted in communal living with the profession of recreation leadership.						5
2	Recognizes the problems related to leisure activities and the needs of the group also, analyzes the social development of the society to produce solution theories by making use of the historical development process and theoretical knowledge of the recreation area.						5
3	Arranges original projects, organizations, and activities with sustainable social and social content specific to its field by using the personality traits with social skills required by the recreation leadership profession.						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	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	2	26
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	1	1
Preparation for the Final Exam	7	5	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	1	1
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	41	0	125