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WORLD TOURISM MOVEMENTS PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
TUR425 WORLD TOURISM MOVEMENTS 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
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: To learn the meaning of touristic indicators and to develop their ability to interpret tourism statistics.
Contents of the Course Unit: This course includes the topics of international tourism statistics, tourism movements.

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

Explain the economic, socio-demographic, social, political and psychological factors affecting the World tourism activities.
Analyze new trends and regional tourism movements in world tourism.
Analyze the place of Turkey in the region and the world tourism.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Search, Presentation International Tourism Demand and Factors Affecting Demand Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
2 Literature Search, Presentation Economic Factors Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
3 Literature Search, Presentation Socio - Demographic factors Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
4 Literature Search, Presentation Social and Political Factors Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
5 Literature Search, Presentation Psychological Factors Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
6 Literature Search, Presentation Overview of International Tourism Movements Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
7 Literature Search, Presentation New Trends in World Tourism Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Search, Presentation International Tourism at meso-level Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
10 Literature Search, Presentation Europe, America, East Asia-Pacific Tourism Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
11 Literature Search, Presentation Analysis of the Countries in the Regions Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
12 Literature Search, Presentation Middle East, Africa, South Asia Tourism Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
13 Literature Search, Presentation Analysis of the Countries in the Regions Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
14 Literature Search, Presentation International Tourism in the Mediterranean Basin Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
15 Literature Search, Presentation Analysis of Turkey's place in the international tourism Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

http://www.unwto.org/
Bahar, O. ve Kozak, M., (2005). Küreselleşme Sürecinde Uluslararası Turizm ve Rekabet Edebilirlik.Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık
http://www.wttc.org
Çeken, H., (2003). Küreselleşme, Yabancı Sermaye ve Türkiye Turizmi, İstanbul: Değişim Yayınlar
http://resortdergisi.com
https://www.turizmguncel.com/

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

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
5

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.
1

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.
1
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.
3

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 .
3
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.
0

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
3

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0