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TOURISM GEOGRAPHY COURSE IDENTIFICATION AND APPLICATION INFORMATION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
TUR105 TOURISM GEOGRAPHY 1 3 3 7

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Defines the concepts of geography and tourism, the interaction between these two disciplines, and the core theoretical framework.
Explains the impact of physical and human geographical factors on tourism activities, destination development, and tourist preferences.
Evaluates Türkiye’s primary landforms, such as mountains, plains, plateaus, rivers, and lakes, in terms of their tourism potential and attractions.
Classifies Türkiye’s geographical tourism resources according to their characteristics.
Identifies the unique natural, historical, and cultural tourism values of Türkiye’s seven geographical regions and compares inter-regional differences.
Accurately locates regional destinations, key natural attractions, and touristic routes on the tourism map of Türkiye.
Examines the cultural characteristics of major tourism destinations.
Explains the contribution of sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List to Türkiye’s international tourism image, destination attractiveness, and regional development.