General Description
Uludag University İznik Vocational School Travel-Tourism and Leisure Services Department, Tourism Guiding Program has been rendering education since 2006-2007 academic year.
Upon successfully completing the 120-ACTS credit program and acquiring the program qualifications, the students graduate with Tourism Guiding degree.
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Specific Admission Requirements
The applicant should have a high school or its equivalent diploma and the other requirements are determined by OSYM (Student Selection and Placement Center) in accordance with the applicable legislation of YOK (Higher Education Council)
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Specific arrangements for the recognition of prior learning
The provisions in “Regulation on Transfer among Associate and Undergraduate Degree Programs, Double Major, and Subspecialty and the Principals of Credit Transfer among Institutions in Higher Education Institutions” are applied.
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Qualification Requirements and Regulations
In order to be able to receive an Associate Degree in Tourism Guiding Program, it is required to successfully complete all the compulsory and elective courses a student should have (a total of 120 ACTS) and to have at least 2.00 GPA (grade point average) over 4.00
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Profile of The Programme
In order to be able to receive an Associate Degree in Tourism Guiding Program, it is required to successfully complete all the compulsory and elective courses a student should have (a total of 120 ACTS) and to have at least 2.00 GPA (grade point average) over 4.00
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Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ - TAY Relationship
8.1
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1.
Has theoretical and factual knowledge about the structure, functioning, and role of the tourism sector in development, as well as the fundamental concepts, processes, and practices in the fields of tourism management, travel, and tour guiding.
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2.
Can effectively use English, both orally and in writing, at a minimum B1 level according to the European Language Portfolio for the profession of tourist guiding; can communicate professionally and follow developments in the field.
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3.
To acquire knowledge of Atatürk’s Principles and the History of the Turkish Revolution, understand their fundamental values, and relate them to contemporary issues and events.
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4.
Follows current developments in the field of tourist guiding with an awareness of lifelong learning.
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5.
Can take responsibility effectively both independently and as a member of a team, and can manage time efficiently.
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6.
Can plan and manage a tour; undertake responsibilities independently or as a member of a team when necessary; analyze and solve problems encountered in practice; and recognize the physical environment required for the practice of the tourist guiding profession.
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7.
Has knowledge of the legal regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and practices related to the field of tourism and the profession of tourist guiding.
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8.
Can communicate effectively across cultures by demonstrating sensitivity to different cultures and reflect this competence in the tourist guiding process.
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9.
Can recognize Türkiye’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage, develop an awareness of its preservation, and evaluate museum studies and museum management practices.
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10.
Can holistically analyze and interpret the historical, cultural, artistic, and archaeological values of civilizations that have existed in Türkiye and around the world, and effectively convey this knowledge during the guiding process.
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11.
Has basic knowledge of religions and mythological narratives in Türkiye and around the world, and can accurately and effectively convey this knowledge within the context of tourist guiding.
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12.
Can effectively and clearly express ideas at the level of knowledge and skills through written and oral communication in the Turkish language.
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13.
Evaluates Türkiye’s geographical characteristics, natural resources (flora and fauna), historical and touristic sites from a tourism perspective; analyzes the problems in these areas and develops an awareness of sustainability.
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14.
Has sufficient awareness of occupational health and safety and first aid issues.
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15.
Demonstrates effective narration, presentation, and group communication skills during the guiding process by using written, oral, and non-verbal communication skills effectively.
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16.
Uses basic computer software as well as information and communication technologies.
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8.2
Key Learning Outcomes - TYYÇ Relationship
| 1 |
Has theoretical and factual knowledge about the structure, functioning, and role of the tourism sector in development, as well as the fundamental concepts, processes, and practices in the fields of tourism management, travel, and tour guiding. |
1 |
1,2 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
| 2 |
Can effectively use English, both orally and in writing, at a minimum B1 level according to the European Language Portfolio for the profession of tourist guiding; can communicate professionally and follow developments in the field. |
1 |
1,2 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
1,2 |
| 3 |
To acquire knowledge of Atatürk’s Principles and the History of the Turkish Revolution, understand their fundamental values, and relate them to contemporary issues and events. |
1 |
1,2 |
1 |
1,2,3 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
| 4 |
Follows current developments in the field of tourist guiding with an awareness of lifelong learning. |
1 |
1,2 |
1 |
1,2,3 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
| 5 |
Can take responsibility effectively both independently and as a member of a team, and can manage time efficiently. |
1 |
1,2 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
| 6 |
Can plan and manage a tour; undertake responsibilities independently or as a member of a team when necessary; analyze and solve problems encountered in practice; and recognize the physical environment required for the practice of the tourist guiding profession. |
1 |
1,2 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
| 7 |
Has knowledge of the legal regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and practices related to the field of tourism and the profession of tourist guiding. |
1 |
1,2 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
| 8 |
Can communicate effectively across cultures by demonstrating sensitivity to different cultures and reflect this competence in the tourist guiding process. |
1 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
1,2,3 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
| 9 |
Can recognize Türkiye’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage, develop an awareness of its preservation, and evaluate museum studies and museum management practices. |
1 |
1,2 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
| 10 |
Can holistically analyze and interpret the historical, cultural, artistic, and archaeological values of civilizations that have existed in Türkiye and around the world, and effectively convey this knowledge during the guiding process. |
1 |
1,2 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
| 11 |
Has basic knowledge of religions and mythological narratives in Türkiye and around the world, and can accurately and effectively convey this knowledge within the context of tourist guiding. |
1 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
1,2,3 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
| 12 |
Can effectively and clearly express ideas at the level of knowledge and skills through written and oral communication in the Turkish language. |
1 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
1,2,3 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
| 13 |
Evaluates Türkiye’s geographical characteristics, natural resources (flora and fauna), historical and touristic sites from a tourism perspective; analyzes the problems in these areas and develops an awareness of sustainability. |
1 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
1,2,3 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
| 14 |
Has sufficient awareness of occupational health and safety and first aid issues. |
1 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
1,2,3 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
| 15 |
Demonstrates effective narration, presentation, and group communication skills during the guiding process by using written, oral, and non-verbal communication skills effectively. |
1 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
| 16 |
Uses basic computer software as well as information and communication technologies. |
1 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
1,2 |
8.3
Key Learning Outcomes - TAY Relationship
| 1 |
Has theoretical and factual knowledge about the structure, functioning, and role of the tourism sector in development, as well as the fundamental concepts, processes, and practices in the fields of tourism management, travel, and tour guiding. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
1,2,3,4,5 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
| 2 |
Can effectively use English, both orally and in writing, at a minimum B1 level according to the European Language Portfolio for the profession of tourist guiding; can communicate professionally and follow developments in the field. |
1,5 |
1,3,4,5 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,3 |
| 3 |
To acquire knowledge of Atatürk’s Principles and the History of the Turkish Revolution, understand their fundamental values, and relate them to contemporary issues and events. |
1,5 |
1,3,4,5 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,3 |
| 4 |
Follows current developments in the field of tourist guiding with an awareness of lifelong learning. |
1,5 |
1,3,4,5 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,3 |
| 5 |
Can take responsibility effectively both independently and as a member of a team, and can manage time efficiently. |
1,5 |
1,3,4,5 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
| 6 |
Can plan and manage a tour; undertake responsibilities independently or as a member of a team when necessary; analyze and solve problems encountered in practice; and recognize the physical environment required for the practice of the tourist guiding profession. |
1,3,4,5 |
1,3,4,5 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
| 7 |
Has knowledge of the legal regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and practices related to the field of tourism and the profession of tourist guiding. |
1,3,4,5 |
1,3,4,5 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
| 8 |
Can communicate effectively across cultures by demonstrating sensitivity to different cultures and reflect this competence in the tourist guiding process. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
1,2,3,4,5 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,3 |
| 9 |
Can recognize Türkiye’s tangible and intangible cultural heritage, develop an awareness of its preservation, and evaluate museum studies and museum management practices. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
1,2,3,4,5 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
| 10 |
Can holistically analyze and interpret the historical, cultural, artistic, and archaeological values of civilizations that have existed in Türkiye and around the world, and effectively convey this knowledge during the guiding process. |
1,5 |
1,3,4,5 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,3,5 |
1,3 |
| 11 |
Has basic knowledge of religions and mythological narratives in Türkiye and around the world, and can accurately and effectively convey this knowledge within the context of tourist guiding. |
1,3,4,5 |
1,3,4,5 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
| 12 |
Can effectively and clearly express ideas at the level of knowledge and skills through written and oral communication in the Turkish language. |
1,3,4,5 |
1,3,4,5 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
| 13 |
Evaluates Türkiye’s geographical characteristics, natural resources (flora and fauna), historical and touristic sites from a tourism perspective; analyzes the problems in these areas and develops an awareness of sustainability. |
1,3,4,5 |
1,3,4,5 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
| 14 |
Has sufficient awareness of occupational health and safety and first aid issues. |
1,5 |
1,3,4,5 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
| 15 |
Demonstrates effective narration, presentation, and group communication skills during the guiding process by using written, oral, and non-verbal communication skills effectively. |
1,5 |
1,3,4,5 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,3 |
1,3 |
| 16 |
Uses basic computer software as well as information and communication technologies. |
1,5 |
1,3,4,5 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3,4 |
1,2,3 |
1,2,3 |
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Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
Individuals who have gained the required professional proficiencies can work in Museums, Tourist Bureau, Travel Agency or as an independent guide
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Access to Further Studies
The graduates who successfully complete their associate training have the opportunity to apply to related undergraduate programs on condition that they acquire a sufficient mark from External Transfer Exam executed by OSYM (Student Selection and Placement Center)
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Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
A student has to register at the beginning of the semester and has to attend at least 70% of the theoretical lessons and 80% of the practices in order to be able to enter the final exam of that particular course. The students are given at least one mid-term exam and one final exam. Mid-term exam (the grades given by assignments, lab exams and quizzes may also be added to mid-term grade) consists 40% of the pass mark and final exam consists the other 60%. All the exams are evaluated out of 100. The students have to acquire at least 30 points from the final exam. A student who has acquired AA, BA, BB, CB or CC as the pass mark from any course is considered as successful for that particular lesson. DC and DD are conditional successful grades. A student has to obtain 2.0 GPA (General Point Average) in order to be considered as successful for a course which they have received DC or DD as pass mark.
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Graduation Requirements
A student has to pass all the courses (a total of 120 ACTS), obtain at least 2.00 GPA over 4.00, escape FF or FD for any courses and complete the compulsory internship in order to be able to successfully complete the program.
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Address and Contact Details
İznik MYO-Turist Rehberliği Program Başkanı
Doç. Dr. Ayşen ACUN KÖKSALANLAR
aysenacun@uludag.edu.tr
Dahili: 61815
Öğr. Gör. Betül DEMİR AKGÜL
betuldemir@uludag.edu.tr
Doç. Dr. Emel ADAMIŞ
emeladamis@uludag.edu.tr
Dahili: 61830
Adres: Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi İznik Meslek Yüksekokulu Selçuk Mahallesi Üyüvek Mevkii Hastane Caddesi İznik/BURSA
Telefon: +90 224 757 61 63
Fax: +90 224 757 19 91
İznik MYO Mail: iznogis@uludag.edu.tr
The training in the vocational school of higher education takes place in technologically equipped classes (projection, smart board, internet connection), computer lab with internet connection, library and conference hall. Additionally, seminars in which experts and managers from the business world conveyed their knowledge and experience are hold and technical visits are organized with the aim of seeing and learning the practices in the businesses on site.
| 1. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| OTPZ024 |
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
1 |
3 |
| TRBZ103 |
ART HISTORY I |
Compulsory |
2 |
1 |
0 |
4 |
| TRBZ105 |
ARCHEOLOGY |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| TRBZ107 |
MYTHOLOGY I |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBZ113 |
CAREER PLANNING |
Compulsory |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| TSEZ105 |
GENERAL TOURISM |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| 28ATA101 |
ATATURK'S PRINCIPALS AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTIONS I |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| 28-TUD101 |
TURKISH LANGUAGE I |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| 28-YAD101 |
FOREIGN LANGUAGE I |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| TRBZ111 |
ENGLISH I |
Compulsory |
4 |
2 |
0 |
6 |
| Total |
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31 |
| 2. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| TRBZ106 |
ART HISTORY II |
Compulsory |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBZ108 |
ARCHEOLOGY II |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBZ110 |
MYTHOLOGY II |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| TSEZ011 |
TOUR OPERATORS AND TRAVEL AGENCIES |
Compulsory |
3 |
0 |
0 |
5 |
| 28-ATA102 |
ATATURK'S PRINCIPLES AND HISTORY OF REVOLUTIONS II |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| 28-TUD102 |
TURKISH LANGUAGE II |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| 28-YAD102 |
FOREIGN LANGUAGE II |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| TRBZ114 |
ENGLISH II |
Compulsory |
4 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
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6 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 3. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| STJ001 |
SUMMER PRACTICE-I |
Compulsory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| TRBZ205 |
ART HISTORY III |
Compulsory |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBZ207 |
ICONOGRAPHY |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBZ209 |
HISTORY OF RELIGIONS I |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBZ213 |
ENGLISH III |
Compulsory |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
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12 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 4. Semester |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| STJ002 |
SUMMER PRACTICE-II |
Compulsory |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
| TRBZ206 |
ART HISTORY IV |
Compulsory |
2 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBZ208 |
HISTORY OF RELIGIONS II |
Compulsory |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBZ220 |
GUIDANCE APPLICATION |
Compulsory |
0 |
4 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBZ214 |
ENGLISH IV |
Compulsory |
3 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
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12 |
| Total |
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30 |
| 2. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| PRJS102 |
PROJECT CULTURE |
Optional |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
| BYAS015 |
EFFECTIVE SPEAKING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| OSPS014 |
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| OTPS001 |
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TOTZ023 |
TOURISM LEGISLATION |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS001 |
ANATOLIAN ICONOGRAPHY |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| 3. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| ISYS006 |
ENTREPRENEURSHIP |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| ISYS009 |
GENERAL AND THECNICAL COMMUNICATION |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| TOTS014 |
TOURISM ECONOMY |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS004 |
TURKISH CULTURE AND ART |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS006 |
HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND FRONT OFFICE MANAGEMENT |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS007 |
TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENT |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS008 |
CULTURE OF ANATOLIAN COOKING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS011 |
TOURISM MARKETING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS013 |
TOURISM GUIDANCE |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS015 |
PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS017 |
ANATOLIAN CIVILIZATIONS |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS019 |
CULTURAL ROUTES |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS209 |
WORKPLACE TRAINING I |
Optional |
0 |
16 |
0 |
12 |
| TRBS227 |
SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE I (RUSSIAN) |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS229 |
TOURISM GEOGRAPHY OF TURKEY |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TSES006 |
CURRENT TOURISM ISSUES |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| 4. Semester Optional Courses |
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Type of Course |
T1 |
U2 |
L3 |
ECTS |
| ISYS015 |
BUSINESS LAW |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| OSPS015 |
RESEARCH METHODS AND TECHNIQUES |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| OSPS042 |
HEALTH INFORMATION |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS002 |
EUROPEAN UNION AND TOURISM |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS003 |
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM MOVEMENTS |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS005 |
LEISURE AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS009 |
TURKEY FLORA VE FAUNA |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS010 |
MUSELOGY |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS012 |
GASTRONOMY AND TOURIST GUIDING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS014 |
ANCIENT CITIES |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS210 |
WORKPLACE TRAINING II |
Optional |
0 |
16 |
0 |
12 |
| TRBS228 |
SECOND FOREIGN LANGUAGE II (RUSSIAN) |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TRBS230 |
INTRODUCING AND SALE DEVELOPING |
Optional |
2 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
| TSES001 |
SPECIAL INTEREST TOURISM |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
| TSES016 |
TOURISM SOCIALOGY |
Optional |
1 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
