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| Unit | ADANA VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Tourism and travel services | |
| Code | TSP244 |
| Name | Tourism Geography |
| Term | 2025-2026 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. 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 |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Halime EŞİYOK |
| Course Instructor |
The current term course schedule has not been prepared yet.
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Course Goal / Objective
The general aim of the course is to provide a general understanding of the general geographical characteristics of continents and countries, the natural, historical, cultural and other man-made resources of world tourism, and the regional patterns of world tourism.
Course Content
Natural geographical resources of tourism, natural resources of world tourism, cultural, cultural and human structures resources in tourism, access to attractions in tourism, regional patterns of world tourism, tourism in Europe, tourism in the Asia Pacific region, tourism in America, tourism in Africa, tourism in the Middle East.
Course Precondition
There are no prerequisites for the course.
Resources
Çavuş, A. (Ed.). (2020). Tourism Geography. Erzurum: Atatürk University Publications. Gunay, K. (2012). Tourism Geography. Ankara: Nobel Publications. Yüksel, F. (2004). Tourism Geography. Ankara: Detay Publishing.
Notes
Hall, C. M., & Page, S. J. (2014). The geography of tourism and recreation: Environment, place and space (4th ed.). London: Routledge. Williams, S. (2009). Tourism geography: A new synthesis (2nd ed.). London: Routledge. Related lecture notes, Halime EŞİYOK. Videos, articles and papers obtained from the internet.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the natural geographic resources of tourism in terms of climatic resources. |
| LO02 | Gives examples of natural resources of world tourism. |
| LO03 | Indicates historical, cultural and other man-made resources in tourism. |
| LO04 | Evaluates access to tourism attractions, accommodation and other factors. |
| LO05 | Explains regional patterns of world tourism. |
| LO06 | Gives examples of tourism attractions and destinations in the European region. |
| LO07 | Gives examples of tourism attractions and destinations in the American region. |
| LO08 | Gives examples of tourism attractions and destinations in the Asia Pacific region. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts and practices in the field of tourism and travel services. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes the structure, functioning and main actors of the tourism sector. | |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic strategies in tourism marketing, sales and customer relations. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts operational processes related to travel agencies, tour operators and accommodation businesses. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Effectively uses current reservation and ticketing systems used in the industry. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It follows digitalization and innovative technologies in the tourism sector and integrates them into applications. | 3 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Face to face communication, effective communication and features have gained power to persuade. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses basic computer software, information and communication technologies. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates verbally and in writing regarding the sector using foreign language knowledge. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ensures guest satisfaction using customer relationship management principles. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Be sensitive to differences between people and cultures, show tolerance and respect. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It measures the impact of the tourism sector on the country's economy and transportation services. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Acts within the framework of tourism law, consumer rights and professional ethical rules. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with the environmentally sensitive and sustainable tourism approach. | 4 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses teamwork, leadership and problem-solving skills effectively. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | He/she is aware of entrepreneurship, professional development and career management and constantly improves himself/herself in this direction. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Natural Geographical Resources of World Tourism: Climatic Resources | Review of course information packets | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Natural Resources of World Tourism: Coasts and Others | Reading related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Historical, Cultural and Other Man-Made Resources in World Tourism | Reading related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Access to Attractions, Accommodation and Other Factors in World Tourism | Reading related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Regional Pattern of World Tourism: Europe | Reading related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Regional Pattern of World Tourism: Asia-Pacific | Reading related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Regional Pattern of World Tourism: America | Reading related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Asian Continent and Sample Country Review | Reading related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 10 | European Continent and Sample Country Review | Reading related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | African Continent and Sample Country Review | Reading related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | North American Continent and Sample Country Review | Reading related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | South America Continent and Sample Country Review | Reading related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Oceania and Case Study | Reading related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Antarctica | Reading related topics | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam preparation | 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 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 74 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,96 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||