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Information
| Code | TUR240 |
| Name | Current Issues in Tourism |
| Term | 2023-2024 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 3-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 5 ECTS |
| National Credit | 3 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 |
Zeynep ALBAYRAK
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To discuss the current problem areas in the tourism industry and solution suggestions for these areas, to provide ideas and perspectives on the development of tourism, to shed light on the problems arising from practice and to provide students with the ability to use what they have learned theoretically against sector problems.
Course Content
Analysis, evaluation, interpretation and discussion of current problems seen worldwide and specifically in Turkey in terms of the development of the tourism industry.
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Güncel Turizm Sorunları, Doç. Dr. Ali TÜRKER & Dr. Öğr. Üyesi Gülay ÖZALTIN TÜRKER
Notes
Turizmde Güncel Sorunlar Slides
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Can explain current problems in the tourism sector. |
| LO02 | Can interpret the effects of crises on tourism. |
| LO03 | It proposes solutions to the structural problems of the tourism sector. |
| LO04 | Can explain the problems caused by tourism on local people and the environment. |
| LO05 | Can explain consumer problems in tourism. |
| LO06 | Can interpret the promotion problems in tourism. |
| LO07 | Gains the ability to provide solutions to problems arising in the sector. |
| LO08 | Can use information systems to solve problems arising in the tourism sector. |
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. | 5 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains information about legal regulations, professional standards and practices in the field of tourism and hotel management. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Transfer information about the internal and external environmental factors of organizations in the field of tourism and hotel management. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | 3 |
| 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 | Problems Caused by Tourism on Local People | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Problems Caused by Tourism on the Natural Environment | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Effects of Tourism on Cultural Environment | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Economic Problems and Solution Suggestions in the Tourism Sector | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Education Problem in Tourism | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 6 | Employment Problem in Tourism | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 7 | Problems and Deficiencies in Legal Regulations Regarding Tourism | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Use of Information Communication Technologies and Social Media in the Tourism Sector | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 10 | The Problem of Touristic Product Diversification and Differentiation | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 11 | Problems Encountered During the Destination Management Process in Tourism | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 12 | Effects of International Economic Crises on the Tourism Sector | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 13 | Effects of Armed Conflict and Terror Environments on Tourism | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 14 | Problems Caused by Mass Tourism and Suggestions for Solution | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 15 | International Tourism Standards / Sustainable Tourism Problems and Solution Suggestions | Text Book | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 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 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 4 | 56 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 6 | 6 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 122 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,88 | ||
| ECTS | 5 ECTS | ||