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