TUR240 Current Issues in Tourism

5 ECTS - 3-0 Duration (T+A)- 4. Semester- 3 National Credit

Information

Code TUR240
Name Current Issues in Tourism
Term 2024-2025 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
1 2
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

Update Time: 14.05.2024 06:39