TOURIST GUIDANCE (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit	Code	Year	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
GENERAL TURKISH HISTORY AND CULTURE	TRG102	1	2	3+0	3.0	7.0

Objectives and Contents
Objectives of the Course Unit	To examine the Turkish States and their culture and organizations from the beginning to the Republic of Turkey. To comprehend the reasons of cultural development and change of Turkish States and their place and importance in world cultures.
Contents of the Course Unit	It is aimed to teach information and concepts related to Turkish tribes, communities and states throughout history from the first Turkish communities to the Republic of Turkey today. It is aimed to transfer the material and spiritual culture that has emerged throughout Turkish History to students. From the point of view of general Turkish history and culture, it is desirable to teach students about the state, the army, social life, science, education, art, law, belief systems. It is aimed to transfer the continuity of Turkish states in history to students.
Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education	To be able to explain the phases of Turkish cultural history from past to present; To be able to comprehend the civilization and organizational structures of Turkish states; To be able to explain the relations of Turks with the religion of Islam; Gaining knowledge about the importance Turks attach to art, literature and science; To be able to prepare homework using scientific research techniques;