COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Tourism Management

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

AHMET DEMIRCI

Offered to

Tourism Management

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to introduce students to the economic analysis of the tourism industry. Specific topics will include the following: the factors influencing the demand for tourism, the supply and cost structures in tourism industry, the impact of market structure on tourism businesses, the impact of tourism spending on the regional and national economies, the relationship between the government and the tourism industry.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

THM 3312 - PROF.FOREIGN LANG.(FRENCH)
THM 4313 - PROFESSIONAL FOREIGN LANGUAGE (GERMAN)VII

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

1. Bull, A. (1995). The Economics of Travel and Tourism, Harlow, Longman.
2. Tribe, J. (2011). The Economics of Recreation Leisure and Tourism, Elsevier.
3. Vanhove, N. (2011). The Economics of Tourism Destinations, Elsevier.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. Presentations
3. Discussion
4. Group work

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. Midterm examination will be based on understanding, synthesis and evaluation of the course topics.
2. Assignments will be based on the knowledge, analysis, problem-solving and evaluation regarding different tourism economics topics.
3. Verbal participation in class discussions will be graded.
4. Presentations will be based on the application of knowledge, analysis, problem-solving and evaluative skills regarding different tourism economics topics. Presentations should have a cover page, thesis statement (i.e., clearly state the point of the cases), an introduction, a brief overview of the company or destination itself, a main focus on the case topic, a discussion on the questions about the cases, and a section of references cited.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. It is obligatory to attend at least 70% of the classes.
2. Violations of Plagiarism of any kind will result in disciplinary steps being taken.
3. Prepare ahead of time for classes.
4. Arrive on time.
5. Participation is required for all students.
6. Follow appropriate business etiquette regarding cell phones.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

To be announced.

Office Hours

To be announced.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes