COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Tourism Management

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMIR ÖZEREN

Offered to

Tourism Management

Course Objective

The objective of the course is to provide students an academic perspective regarding the role of tourism on the society and create a critical awareness about the effects of cultural activities, cultural differences on tourism as well as the interaction of tourism with the society.

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

Textbook(s):
1. Doğan, H.Z.(2004). Turizmin Sosyo-Kültürel Temelleri. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık.
2. Avcıkurt, C. (2003). Turizm Sosyolojisi: Turist-Yerel Halk Etkileşimi. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık
Supplementary Book(s):
1. Reisinger, Y. (2009). International Tourism: Cultures and Behavior, 1st Edition, US: Elsevier Inc
2. Holden, A. (2005). Tourism Studies and the Social Sceinces, 1st Edition, UK:Routledge

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture and assignment

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

1.Midterm Exam: Mid-term exam covers the topics examined in the course and weekly assignments (40%).
2.Final Exam: Final exam covers all subjects in the course content. Students are also responsible for the discussion, practice 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

Turkish

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)

emir.ozeren@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Wednesday / 15:00-17:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes