Course Information
SemesterCourse Unit CodeCourse Unit TitleT+P+LCreditNumber of ECTS Credits
-1SHK239World Cultures3+0+035

Course Details
Language of Instruction Turkish
Level of Course Unit Associate Degree
Department / Program Civil Aviation Cabin Services
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Type of Course Unit Elective
Objectives of the Course Cabin crew candidates, who will fly to different destinations around the world and perform yacht duties as a matter of professional obligation, are first provided with the opportunity to learn the concepts related to culture and the material and spiritual elements of Turkish culture. It is aimed to learn the characteristics of registered natural and cultural heritage areas in Türkiye and the world and the regions preferred for touristic purposes in Turkey. Students learn about the cultural regions of the world and obtain basic information about the cultures of countries; In this way, they are enabled to get to know the cultures they may encounter in different destinations.
Course Content Turkish culture, and concepts related to culture, natural conservation areas and UNESCO heritage sites in Turkey, the concept of destination and types of tourism, overview of the history of civilisation, cultural differences will be explained within the scope of world cultural regions.
Course Methods and Techniques ppt presentation and video presentation
Prerequisites and co-requisities None
Course Coordinator None
Name of Lecturers Instructor Esra Aslıhan ŞENCEL
Assistants None
Work Placement(s) No

Recommended or Required Reading
Resources Türkay, O. (2014). Destination Management. Functions, Approaches and Tools from a Management Science Perspective. Detay Publishing. Ankara.
Ertürk, S. Cultural Geography: People-Culture-Space. Istanbul University Open and Distance Education Faculty Geography Undergraduate Program.
Özdoğan, M., Başgelen, N. (2007). The Birth of Civilization in Anatolia and Its Spread to Europe. Neolithic Period in Turkey, new excavations, new findings, Archeology and Art Publications, Istanbul.
Şencel, E. (2024). Dünya Kültürleri Ders Notları
Türkay, O. (2014). Destinasyon Yönetimi. Yönetimbilim Bakış Açısıyla İşlevler, Yaklaşımlar ve Araçlar. Detay Yayıncılık. Ankara.
Ertürk, S. Kültürel Coğrafya: İnsan-Kültür-Mekan. İstanbul Üniversitesi Açık ve Uzaktan Eğitim Fakültesi Coğrafya Lisans Programı.
Ertürk, S. Kültürel Coğrafya: İnsan-Kültür-Mekan. İstanbul Üniversitesi Açık ve Uzaktan Eğitim Fakültesi Ders Notları.
Özdoğan, M., Başgelen, N. (2007). Anadolu’ da Uygarlığın Doğuşu ve Avrupa’ ya Yayılımı. Türkiye’ de Neolitik Dönem, yeni kazılar, yeni bulgular, Arkeoloji ve Sanat Yayınları, İstanbul.
Öztırak, M. (2021). Dünya Kültürleri ve Destinasyonları Eğitimi. Erişim Tarihi: 07.02.2024, www.iienstitü.com

Course Category
Social Sciences %90
Field %10

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Activities are given in detail in the section of "Assessment Methods and Criteria" and "Workload Calculation"

Assessment Methods and Criteria
In-Term Studies Quantity Percentage
Mid-terms 1 % 40
Final examination 1 % 60
Total
2
% 100

 
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration Total Work Load
Course Duration 14 3 42
Hours for off-the-c.r.stud 14 3 42
Mid-terms 1 15 15
Final examination 1 25 25
Total Work Load   Number of ECTS Credits 5 124

Course Learning Outcomes: Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
NoLearning Outcomes
1 Knows Turkish culture and cultural concepts.
2 Based on the history of civilization, the differences of the world's cultural regions can be addressed in a multidimensional way.
3 Knows the characteristics of the destination, can adapt without experiencing culture shock, and develops effective communication skills.
4 Learns the natural, cultural, mixed and intangible heritage areas (by UNESCO) in the World and in Turkey.
5 Knows the features of destinations that stand out with their touristic features.


Weekly Detailed Course Contents
WeekTopicsStudy MaterialsMaterials
1 Concepts related to culture (culture, cultural diffusion, cultural assimilation, cultural imperialism, cultural conflict, cultural delay, popular culture, etc.), elements that make up culture (material, spiritual)
2 Characteristics of culture (functional, historical, social, hereditary, etc.), components of culture (Language, religion and beliefs, values, norms and rules, customs and traditions, attitudes, symbols, technology, laws and moral rules).
3 Brief Overview of the History of Civilization; Within the scope of the first cultural centers, Mesopotamian, Inca, Egyptian, Indian, Aztec, Anatolian, Maya, Chinese and Mediterranean Civilizations
4 Destination definition, tourism organization and stakeholders in the destination, types of tourism (mass and alternative)
5 7 Wonders of the World (old and new), UNESCO World Heritage Sites, UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Turkey, Intangible Cultural Heritage
6 Today's evaluation of the material and spiritual elements prominent in Turkish Culture.
7 Examples of preferred touristic destinations in Turkey
8 Culture of Africa
9 Culture of Asia
10 Asian culture
11 Culture of Europe
12 Culture of Europe
13 Presentations of students
14 Presentations of students and review of lesson


Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 P9 P10 P11 P12 P13 P14
All 1 3 2 1 1 2 1 2 3 4 4 2 2 5
C1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 5 5 5 5 2 5
C2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 5 3 1 5
C3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 5 1 1 5
C4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 5 3 3 2 5
C5 1 1 3 2 1 1 1 1 5 5 3 1 1 5

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