TOURISM SOCIOLOGY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TUR215	TOURISM SOCIOLOGY	3	3	3	6

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. FATMA ÖZÇELİK HEPER
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	To examine tourism with a social perspective, to understand the socio-cultural effects of tourism and to learn the characteristics of tourists with different social characteristics
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes : Basic concepts related to sociology, tourism sociology, tourist types, touristic features, tourist characteristics, economic, physical and socio-cultural effects of tourism, relations and interaction between tourist and local public, sustainability in tourism, global ethics and tourism ethics

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Defines the concept of sociology and its relationship with other branches of science and tourism.
Theoretical perspectives in sociology and evaluation of these theoretical paradigms' perspectives on social phenomena and tourism
Doxey Irrıdex' and 'Butler Tourism Life Curve' models for the development of tourism
Carrying capacity of the tourist area
Positive and negative economic effects of tourism
Effects of tourism on the physical and socio-cultural environment
Cultural change processes
Attitudes of local people towards tourism 'Social change and integrated threat theory, contact hypothesis'
Culture shock' causes, symptoms, stages and reduction
Social categories and stereotypes
Some social characteristics of tourists coming to Turkey (German, British, French and Russian tourists)
Social tourism, third age tourism and disabled tourism
Ethics in Tourism

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Search, Presentation	Definition and subject of sociology; The relationship between sociology and other sciences.	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
2	Literature Search, Presentation	Main theoretical perspectives, approach of sociology to tourism.	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
3	Literature Search, Presentation	Factors determining the effects of tourism on society, tourism types, tourist types, characteristics of touristic area, tourist characteristics.	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
4	Literature Search, Presentation	The effects of tourism on individual, family, society, social classes, level of living and education.	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
5	Literature Search, Presentation	Economic, physical and socio-cultural effects of tourism.	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
6	Literature Search, Presentation	Culture-Personality Relations and Social Trends in terms of Tourism	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
7	Literature Search, Presentation	Tourist-local public relations and interaction.	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Search, Presentation	Community-Culture and communication. Social categories and stereotypes.	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
10	Literature Search, Presentation	Social Characteristics of Tourist Groups	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
11	Literature Search, Presentation	Social characteristics of leisure and vocation activities of Turkish society. Turks living abroad and sociological qualities l	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
12	Literature Search, Presentation	Some social features of tourists coming to Turkey.	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
13	Literature Search, Presentation	Alternatives to mass tourism, Sustainable Tourism. Ecotourism	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
14	Literature Search, Presentation	Global ethics, tourism ethics.	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
15	Literature Search, Presentation	"Tourism Ethical Principles" by the World Tourism Organization.	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Avcıkurt, C. (2015). Turizm Sosyolojisi, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Doğan, H.Z. (2004). Turizmin Sosyo-Kültürel Temelleri, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Dann G., G. Liebman (2009) Sociology of Tourism, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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			2
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 .	0
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.		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.			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		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	13	4	52
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	5	7	35
Mid-Term Exam	1	2	2
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	4	20
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	39	0	153