TOURISM GEOGRAPHY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

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

GENERAL INFORMATION
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 :	Compulsory
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. RAMAZAN İNAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. ÖZNUR ÇETİNKAYA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	This course aims to introduce concepts for the inspection of regional settlements and touristic features of regional geography (main cities, physical characteristics, climatic conditions, natural and historical touristic places)
Contents of the Course Unit:	Contents of the course include geographical distribution of tourism regions in Turkey, place of geographical factors in the development of tourism, General Geography in Turkey, touristic, historical and natural beauties of the Mediterranean Region, the Aegean Region, the Marmara Region, the Black Sea, the Central Anatolian Region, the Eastern Anatolia Region, the South-Eastern Anatolia Region.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define touristic regions and destinations.
Explain importance and potential of geographical places for the development of tourism.
Classify touristic values of seven regions and natural resources in Turkey.
Compare differences between geographical regions.
Explain geographical features of primary touristic destinations.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature review, presentation	Geography and Tourism Concepts	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
2	Literature review, presentation	Effects of Geographical Features on Tourism	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
3	Literature review, presentation	Mountains, Plains, Plateaus, Streams, Lakes in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
4	Literature review, presentation	Geographical Tourism Resources in Turkey	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
5	Literature review, presentation	Touristic Values in the Marmara Region	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
6	Literature review, presentation	Touristic Values in the Aegean Region	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
7	Literature review, presentation	Touristic Values in the Mediterranean Region	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature review, presentation	Touristic Values in Central the Anatolian Region	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
10	Literature review, presentation	Touristic Values in the Black Sea Region	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
11	Literature review, presentation	Touristic Values in the South-Eastern Anatolia Region	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
12	Literature review, presentation	Touristic Values in the Eastern Anatolian Region	Lecture & Question and Answer & Discussion
13	Literature review, presentation	Presentations by Students	Presentation
14	Literature review, presentation	Presentations by Students	Presentation
15	Literature review, presentation	Presentations by Students	Presentation
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Zengin, B. (2006). Turizm Cografyasi, 2nd Edition , Istanbul: Degisim Publications.
Gurdal, M. (2001). Turkiye Turizm Cografyasi, Mugla.
Ozguc, N. (2003). Turizm Cografyasi, Istanbul: Cantay Bookstore.
Koksal, A. (1994). Turkiye Turizm Cografyasi, Ankara: Gazi Buro Bookstore.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe the basic characteristics of the tourism industry and the basic concepts related to the Tourism Guidance profession and relate those with the characteristics of tourism businesses				3
2	Discusses the structure, operation and importance of tourism industry in country development and relates with tourism business		1

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains and interprets culture, history, religion, art, geography way of thinking and way of life the various civilizations who lived in Turkey.				3

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plans a tour program considering the travel purpose, the type and the characteristics of the touristic region in accordance with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Tourism Guidance and discusses the functioning.			2
2	Underlines the importance of professional development by following scientific and current developments in the fields of tourism, art and archeology, and acts defensive attitude and behavior towards the necessity of lifelong learning.		1

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes numerical and statistical data and results in accordance with ethical values for current practices in the field of tourism .		1
2	Knows and applies the legal regulations related to tourism field, tourist guidance professional law and professional organizations.	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By taking leadership role in tour groups; administers the tour program and solves possible problems during the tour.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the skills of explaining and presenting Turkey's and other regions natural and cultural assets that have, ancient city, ruins and historical artefacts and architectural art, culture, cuisine, folklore, flora and fauna features of regions etc.					4

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Shows the communication skill and presentation skill effectively in written and verbal and expresse his / her professional knowledge accurately and effectively.	0
2	Shows reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English and in a second foreign language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese).)	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses knowledge and competences related to preparation, implementation and supervision of a tour.	0
2	By using the personality traits that have social skills required by the Tourism Guidance profession; arranges projects, organizations and activities with sustainable, societal and social content specific to the field.			2
3	Shows a sensitive attitude towards the negative effects of tourism on the physical and social environment, acts with the consciousness of preserving abstract and concrete cultural assets			2

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	13	5	65
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
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	2	2
Preparation for the Final Exam	6	7	42
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	5	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	40	0	178