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. ÇAĞLA TUĞBERK ARIKER
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
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	Define the theories, concepts and principles of the basic and sub-fields of business.
2	Explain business functions and processes based on current scientific sources.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Relate internationally valid business cases with the theories and concepts of other social sciences.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explain the current events and facts in his / her field analytically and systematically based on advanced knowledge and skills he / she has.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Use the theoretical and factual knowledge in business for occupational practices.
2	Solve individual and organizational problems in business life.
3	Use computer programs (SPSS, R, Excel, Stata) efficiently against the complex business problems.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plan research and work using knowledge and skills gained in the field of business.
2	Organize the activities for organizational goals and purposes independently.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Criticize advanced knowledge and skills in the field with a critical approach.
2	Develop the existing knowledge and skills with a critical point of view under the impact of scientific, technological and current developments.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Express his/her knowledge, thoughts and solutions on business to related stakeholders in written and verbal ways.
2	Use the information and communication technology software and equipment required for business.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Apply the social, scientific, cultural and ethical values at the stages of the collection of data, their implementation, interpretation and announcement of results in the field of business.
2	Relate the concepts of social rights, occupational safety, employee health, quality management and sustainability with the cases in business life.

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