CURRENT PROBLEMS IN TOURISM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TUR324	CURRENT PROBLEMS IN TOURISM	5	3	3	5

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 :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. RAMAZAN İNAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. RAMAZAN İNAN
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To discuss current problems and solutions in tourism sector and to introduce new approaches for tourism development.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This Course includes : The structure, functioning of the tourism industry, current applications, current problems, and solution proposals.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the economic, political, cultural and environmental problems affecting the tourism industry.
Evaluate the effects of tourism on regional development through income distribution and participation rates of the people to tourism.
Evaluate the problems related to tourism education and working conditions.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Search, Presentation	The Tourism Industry in Today and the Structural Features	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
2	Literature Search, Presentation	International Tourism System and Related Issues: Economic problems	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
3	Literature Search, Presentation	International Tourism System and Related Issues: Political problems	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
4	Literature Search, Presentation	International Tourism System and Related İssuess: Cultural Problems	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
5	Literature Search, Presentation	International Tourism System and Related Issues: Environmental Problems	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
6	Literature Search, Presentation	Effects of Tourism on Regional Development: Development in the Region, Income Distribution Problems	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
7	Literature Search, Presentation	Effects of Tourism on Regional Development: Problems related to participation local People in region	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Search, Presentation	Planning and Tourism	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
10	Literature Search, Presentation	Problems of Tourism Businesses: Problems Related to Application (Ethics, Quality, Satisfaction, etc.)	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
11	Literature Search, Presentation	Problems Related to Tourism Education	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
12	Literature Search, Presentation	Problems Related to Working Conditions in Tourism	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
13	Literature Search, Presentation	The Future of Tourism and Potential Problem Fields	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
14	Literature Search, Presentation	Overview	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
15	Literature Search, Presentation	Overview	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Boz, M., Aydın Tukelturk, S. (2013). Turizmde Guncel Konu ve Egilimler, Detay Publications.

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				3

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.	0

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.	0
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 .						5
2	Knows and applies the legal regulations related to tourism field, tourist guidance professional law and professional organizations.		1

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.		1

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.		1
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.		1
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.		1
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		1

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	10	4	40
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	3	3
Preparation for the Final Exam	5	3	15
Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	5	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	36	0	128