Information Package / Course Catalogue
Introduction to University Life and the Profession
Course Code: REH131
Course Type: Required
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

The aim of this course is to provide students with a general understanding of the concept and structure of the university; to inform them about the regulations and guidelines related to university life; to raise awareness about national and international opportunities; to introduce the university’s administrative and service units; To have general knowledge about tourist guiding, familiarizing students with professional institutions and organizations and to encourage students to participate more actively in various scientific, cultural, artistic, and sporting activities.

Course Content

The aim of this course is to provide students with a general understanding of the concept and structure of the university; to inform them about the regulations and guidelines related to university life; to raise awareness about national and international opportunities; to introduce the university’s administrative and service units; To have general knowledge about tourist guiding, familiarizing students with professional institutions and organizations and to encourage students to participate more actively in various scientific, cultural, artistic, and sporting activities.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ayşe ARSLAN ÖZKAN
Learning Outcomes
1.Understanding the concept of university
2.Being able to benefit from various university service units (library, health services, cultural centers, etc.)
3.Being able to recognize the administrative units of the university.
4.Introduction to the profession of tourist guiding
5.Learning about the tourist attractions of Kuşadası and its surroundings.
6.Being able to participate in professional activities and get to know the related organizations.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.Güzel, Ö. (2020). Anadolu’da İnanç Turizmi: Fenomenler, Efsaneler, Kişiler ve Mekanlar. Nobel Yayın, Ankara.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Introduction to the course, explanation of its activities and operational structure
Week 2 - Theoretical
University as a concept and its underlying philosophy
Week 3 - Theoretical
Informing students about the Office of Student Affairs
Week 4 - Theoretical
Providing information on study abroad programs International exchanges, and global academic opportunities
Week 5 - Theoretical
General information about tourist guiding
Week 6 - Theoretical
Introducing the events organized in Kuşadası
Week 7 - Theoretical
Meeting with the Aydın Chamber of Tourist Guides
Week 8 - Theoretical
Meeting with TÜRSAB Kuşadası
Week 9 - Theoretical
Presentation of the Tourist Sites in and around Kuşadası
Week 10 - Theoretical
Exploring Kuşadası and Its Surroundings I
Week 11 - Theoretical
Exploring Kuşadası and Its Surroundings ıı
Week 12 - Theoretical
Exploring Kuşadası and Its Surroundings III
Week 13 - Theoretical
Exploring Kuşadası and Its Surroundings IV
Week 14 - Theoretical
Exploring Kuşadası and Its Surroundings V
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory142142
Midterm Examination1314
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)51
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026