Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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HIT434 | PUBLICITY IN TOURISM | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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Language of Instruction : | Turkish |
Level of the Course Unit : | BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle |
Type of the Course : | Elective |
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit | - |
Coordinator of the Course Unit | Assist.Prof. NİSA GÜLENER YILDIRIM |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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Objectives of the Course Unit: | This course aims to explain the process of campaigning in tourism and to evaluate how public relations and advertising methods are used in this process. |
Contents of the Course Unit: | Contents of the course include the subjects as in definition of tourist concept, evaluation of tourism campaigns, analysis of the structure of communication in tourism enterprises, explanation of the concept of personal communication, discussion of propaganda practices, list the benefits of duplex communication, evaluation of examples of creative approaches to image development. |
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to) |
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List at least 3 of the elements that should be considered in conducting public relations and advertising activities in tourism sector |
List at least 4 characteristics of the target audience of tourism ads. |
Explain the importance of public relations and advertising in tourism sector through a case study |
Analyze the creative strategies to attract the interest of tourism consumers with the help of case studies |
Evaluate the importance of country image in terms of tourism with the help of the number of tourists visiting the countries |
WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY |
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Week | Preparatory | Topics(Subjects) | Method |
1 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Tourism Sector | Lecture & Question and Answer |
2 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Communication in Tourism | Lecture & Question and Answer |
3 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Tourism and Public Relations Activities | Lecture & Question and Answer |
4 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Tourism and Advertising Activities | Lecture & Question and Answer |
5 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Advertizing the Country and Creating an Image | Lecture & Question and Answer |
6 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Lobbying | Lecture & Question and Answer |
7 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Communication Management in Tourism Organizations | Lecture & Question and Answer |
8 | - | MID-TERM EXAM | - |
9 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Crisis Management | Lecture & Question and Answer |
10 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Suggestions for the Advertisement and Image Problems of Turkey | Lecture & Question and Answer |
11 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Countries with positive Images as an Example and Analysing Past Activities of These Countries | Lecture & Question and Answer |
12 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook | Advertising Strategies for Touristic Assets of Turkey | Lecture & Question and Answer |
13 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook, Practice on Samples | Tourism Campaign as an Example | Lecture & Question and Answer & Case Study |
14 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook, Practice on Samples | Tourism Campaign as an Example | Lecture & Question and Answer & Case Study |
15 | Reading the related subject in the coursebook, Practice on Samples | Tourism Campaign as an Example | Lecture & Question and Answer & Case Study |
16 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
17 | - | FINAL EXAM | - |
SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING |
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Avcıkurt, C. (2010). Turizmde Tanıtma ve Satis Gelistirme. Sakarya: Degisim Publications |
Tolunguc, A. (1999). Turizmde Tanıtım ve Reklam. MediaCat Publications |
Rizaoglu, B. (2003). Turizmde Tanıtma. Ankara: Detay Publications |
Loda, M. D., Norman, W., Backman, K. F. (2007). Advertising and publicity: Suggested new applications for tourism marketers. Journal of travel research, 45(3): 259-265. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Define the basic concepts of economics, administrative and human sciences.
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Summarize the basic communication theories with information about the field of Radio Television and Cinema.
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Communicate and explain the current information about communication with communication theories.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Relate the knowledge and facts in the field of communication with other areas of social sciences such as law, philosophy, economics, politics, and sociology.
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Explain the structure and operation of the radio, television and cinema industries and use this information in their professional life.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Using the data sources published in his / her field effectively, he /she conduct research and use the results in his / her studies.
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Analyze the international media structures and choose the media structure that is appropriate for his/her community.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Analyze and evaluate social events at national and international level through media practices.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Apply his / her knowledge about media management and organization in his / her professional life.
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Propose individual or team solutions for any problems in professional applications and production.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Follow the developments in the field of communication, the studies related to the field and the mass media tools, and critically discuss the acquired knowledge.
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Critically interpret the economic, political and sociological dimensions of the media.
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Recognize universal norms of law and evaluate existing structures in the field of communication in the context of communication law and communication ethics and apply these gains throughout life.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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Conduct literature research in a foreign language related to his/her field.
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Prepare presentations for the film festival in Turkey and abroad, media organizations and communication symposia by using the communication skills.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Defend scientific, social and ethical values in his / her field studies.
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Create film history, script, fiction, audio and video techniques knowledge and designs short or feature film stages.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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Type of the Learning Activites | Learning Activities (# of week) | Duration (hours, h) | Workload (h) |
Lecture & In-Class Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Preliminary & Further Study | 14 | 3 | 42 |
Land Surveying | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Group Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Laboratory | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Reading | 14 | 2 | 28 |
Assignment (Homework) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Project Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Seminar | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Internship | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Technical Visit | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Web Based Learning | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Implementation/Application/Practice | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Practice at a workplace | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Occupational Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Social Activity | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Thesis Work | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Field Study | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Report Writing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Final Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Final Exam | 1 | 7 | 7 |
Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam | 1 | 6 | 6 |
Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Preparation for the Short Exam | 0 | 0 | 0 |
TOTAL | 46 | 0 | 127 |
Total Workload of the Course Unit | 127 | ||
Workload (h) / 25.5 | 5 | ||
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit | 5,0 |