COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Tourism Management

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

DOCTOR ERDEM AKTAŞ

Offered to

Tourism Management

Course Objective

The course aims to analyse the tourism system and the development of international tourism and to discuss its motivation factors. International tourism organisations, establishments, their structural and managerial aspects will be studied, as well as the internationalisation process of tourism establishments.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Charles R. Goeldner, J. R. Brent Ritchie (2011), Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies 12th Edition, Wiley

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures
Discussions
Case Studies
Research

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

1. Midterm Grade: Includes Term Project and the Midterm Exam (40%)
2. Final Exam: The exam encompasses all the subjects covered throughout the semester, as well as in-class discussions, applications and case studies (60%)

Assessment Criteria

Exam papers will be evaluated regarding the level of understanding, as well as defining the causality between the basic concepts and issues of the lecture, ability of giving examples and analytical thought, and using relevant terminology.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. It is obligatory to attend at least 70% of the classes
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. It is essential that students make use of the reading list
4. Students are expected to be involved in class discussions

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

erdem.aktas@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Wednesday: 10.00 - 15.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes