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| Code | TUR131 |
| Name | Tourism Geography |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör.Dr. GÖKHAN ÇOLAK |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör.Dr. GÖKHAN ÇOLAK
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
Understanding the relations between tourism activities and space. Understanding the importance of Turkey's cultural and natural values. To determine the positive and negative effects of tourism activities on the natural and cultural environment.
Course Content
Turkey's geographical regions, the relationship between human geography and tourism, tourism resources of Turkey's regions, geographical analysis of tourism
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Türkiye Turizm Coğrafyası, Gürhan AKTAŞ, Detay Yayıncılık.
Notes
Türkiye Turizm Coğrafyası, Gürhan AKTAŞ, Detay Yayıncılık.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines the physical geography of Turkey. |
| LO02 | Tells the tourism resources of the regions of Turkey. |
| LO03 | Relates general geography data to tourism. |
| LO04 | Establishes the relationship between human geography and tourism. |
| LO05 | Makes the geographical analysis of tourism. |
| LO06 | Gains knowledge about the types of tourism in Turkey. |
| LO07 | Have information about the historical places of Turkey. |
| LO08 | Gains information about the places protected by UNESCO in Turkey. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Transfers basic information about theories, facts, concepts and principles related to tourism and hotel management. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains information about legal regulations, professional standards and practices in the field of tourism and hotel management. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Transfer information about the internal and external environmental factors of organizations in the field of tourism and hotel management. | 4 |
| PLO04 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Transfers information about service processes and operations in the field of tourism and hotel management. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the planning, organization, execution, coordination and control functions of tourism and hotel management management. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses the knowledge acquired in the field of tourism and hotel management in the business environment and profession. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses the physical environment, tools and technologies related to the field of tourism and hotel management. | 3 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Uses a foreign language at a level to understand guest requirements and professional international terms of the tourism industry. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Have basic computer usage knowledge and knowledge about information systems used in hotel businesses and the ability to use these software. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Takes responsibility as a team member. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Establishes effective interpersonal and intercultural communication. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Regularly conducts health, safety and risk assessments in the field of tourism and hotel management. | |
| PLO13 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Protects the natural environment by adhering to ethical values. | |
| PLO14 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Pays attention to personal care, hygiene, clothing and appearance. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Continuously develops knowledge, skills and competencies in the field of tourism and hotel management. | |
| PLO16 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Have the ability to think critically, produce alternative solutions and analyze information by obtaining information from different sources. | |
| PLO17 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Communicates effectively with guests and collaborators through written and verbal expression. | |
| PLO18 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Acts in accordance with social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 3 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overview of tourism in Turkey | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Tourism - Geography Relationship | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Climate Characteristics of Turkey | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | The Effects of Turkey's Climate Characteristics on Tourism | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | The Effect of Global Warming on Turkey's Tourism | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Main sources of landforms in Turkish Tourism: Fairy chimneys, travertines, valleys | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | The Impact of Water Resources on Tourism in Turkey | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Tourism Activities in Protected Areas in Turkey | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | Floral and Wildlife Tourism in Turkey | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Human resources of Turkish tourism | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Museums, ruins, cultural and religious buildings, various activities | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Developments in transportation, accommodation and organization in Turkey's tourism | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Mountain, Plateau and Winter Tourism in Turkey | Text book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | An overview | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 16 | 16 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 78 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,12 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||