SEMINAR
- Course
- TMAN690 - SEMINAR
- Department
- Tourism Management - English - PhD
- Course Type
- Seminar
- Status
- Required
- Language
- English
- Credit
- 0
- ECTS
- 5
- T+P+L
- 0 + 0 + 0
- Course Coordinator(s)
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmad ALJARAH
- Prerequisite
- -
- Keywords
Course Description
Seminar course should be successfully completed before Ph.D. dissertation. Students are introduced about the guidelines on how to decide about a research topic, how to carry out a research and how to correctly report and present their findings. Presentations and group discussions on selected topics related to the Tourism and Hospitality Management discipline are conducted during class hours. Students are able to improve their presentation skills while practicing in front of the audience. At the completion of the course, students will be equipped with the enough knowledge to write their Ph.D. dissertation proposals. For final exam all students has to submit their proposal.
SEMINAR
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Course outcomes
- 01 1. be able to reach information about a topic of interest. (2) be able to review an article or a book. (4) be able to write a report as a result of the literature review. (2) be able to prepare a presentation about their reports (preferably by using PowerPoint slides)(3) be able to do a presentation in front of the class. (3) be able to answer relevant questions asked by his/her classmates and the instructor. (2)
- 02 2. be able to review an article or a book. (4)
- 03 3. be able to write a report as a result of the literature review. (2)
- 04 4. be able to prepare a presentation about their reports (preferably by using PowerPoint slides)(3)
- 05 5. be able to do a presentation in front of the class. (3)
- 06 6. be able to answer relevant questions asked by his/her classmates and the instructor. (2)
- 07 7. appreciate literature review as a study making a valuable contribution to research studies. (2) SOLO AVERAGE: 2+4+2+3+3+2+2=2.57
Course Syllabus
| Week | Topic |
|---|---|
| Week 1 | Introduction to Research; Major types of Research in social sciences |
| Week 2 | Research ethics and plagiarism |
| Week 3 | Research methods and design in social sciences |
| Week 4 | Literature review techniques |
| Week 5 | Report writing for literature review |
| Week 6 | Effective presentation techniques in social sciences |
| Week 7 | Mid term |
| Week 8 | Mid term |
| Week 9 | Presentation of individual student reports |
| Week 10 | Presentation of individual student reports |
| Week 11 | Presentation of individual student reports |
| Week 12 | Presentation of individual student reports |
| Week 13 | Final exam |
| Week 14 | Final exam |
| Week 15 | - |
Reference Books & Course Materials
- 01 Neuman, W.L. (2006). Social Research Methods: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches. Pearson.
- 02 Hanche, B. (2009). Intelligent Research Design. A guide for Beginning Researchers in the Social Sciences. Oxford University Press.
Learning Outcomes
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Program Outcomes
- P01 Develops and deepens the current and advanced knowledge in the field based on the qualifications of the master's degree at the level of research and expertise and reaches original definitions that will bring innovation to the field.
- P02 To have the most advanced knowledge to contribute to the field of Tourism Management
- P03 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction related to the field of Tourism Management; draws original conclusions by using knowledge that requires expertise in analyzing, synthesizing and evaluating new and complex ideas.
- P04 Has the ability to interpret, analyze, identify problems and propose solutions by using the knowledge acquired in the field in decisions, practices and behaviors.
- P05 Has the ability to transfer information about Tourism Management to peers.
- P06 Performs a study independently on subjects requiring expertise in the field of Tourism Management.
- P07 Takes responsibility in accordance with the objectives of the project as the project director or participant.
- P08 Determines vision, aim and target for organization / institution.
- P09 Evaluates the acquired knowledge and skills critically.
- P10 To be able to lead by considering cultural sensitivities.
- P11 Develops new ideas and procedures, including research in the field of profession and learning.
- P12 Willingness to seek innovation
- P13 Transfers his / her thoughts and suggestions in writing and orally at the level of knowledge and skills acquired in the field of Tourism Management
- P14 Communicates with those who work in the field of Tourism Management.
- P15 Has enough awareness about the universality of social rights, social justice, quality and cultural values, environmental protection, occupational health and safety.
- P16 Communicates verbally and in writing using at least the European Language Portfolio C1 General Level approved by YÖDAK.
- P17 Uses computer software, information and communication technologies at the level of data entry and analysis related to Tourism Management.
- P18 Provides originality and contribution to the studies to be conducted in the field of Tourism Management.
- P19 Make strategic plan and develop strategy for organization / institution.
- P20 92/5000 Acts and internalizes business and social ethical values in the Academy and the Professional work
- P21 Publishes at least one scientific article related to the field of Tourism Management in national / international refereed journals (SSCI indexed).
- P22 Able to perform an original work that brings innovation to the field of Tourism Management independently.
- P23 Able to systematically transfer and disseminate his / her original studies related to tourism management in written / oral / visual form by supporting with quantitative / qualitative data.
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