Code | Name of the Course Unit | Semester | In-Class Hours (T+P) | Credit | ECTS Credit |
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TUR324 | CURRENT PROBLEMS IN TOURISM | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
GENERAL INFORMATION |
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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. DİDEM TETİK KÜÇÜKELÇİ |
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit | |
Course Prerequisite | No |
OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS |
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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) |
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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 |
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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 |
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Boz, M., Aydın Tukelturk, S. (2013). Turizmde Guncel Konu ve Egilimler, Detay Publications. |
ASSESSMENT |
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Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities | Number of Activities | Degree of Contribution (%) | Description |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
KNOWLEDGE |
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Theoretical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Define concepts such as management, manager and leader.
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Analyze the accuracy, reliability and validity of the new information obtained from the data.
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KNOWLEDGE |
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Factual |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Report the obtained data.
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Prepare software and projects related with the field.
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SKILLS |
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Cognitive |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Use the appropriate resources for data analysis related with the field.
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Analyze the work processes.
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SKILLS |
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Practical |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Manage projects as part of a team.
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Apply the material, techniques and analyzes in relation with the subject for project and work flows.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Autonomy & Responsibility |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Fulfill responsibility with a focus on result in individual and team studies.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Learning to Learn |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Recognizes what he/she knows about his/her field or not.
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Act the theoretical knowledge in real life with learning to learn approach.
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Apply different methods and techniques with an innovative approach in his/her research.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Communication & Social |
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0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Apply the results obtained in accordance with voluntarism and social responsibility projects.
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Establish a healthy contact with colleagues
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Share the analyzes and obtained results with colleagues.
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Cooperate with colleagues at international level with the help of foreign language competency.
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OCCUPATIONAL |
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Occupational and/or Vocational |
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Programme Learning Outcomes | Level of Contribution | ||||||
0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
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Behave in accordance with ethical values regarding the collection, analysis and reporting of data.
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Participate the design of work processes and systems with full quality.
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Cooperate with other employees for the continuation of sustainability in the profession.
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WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT |
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Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities |
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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 |