COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Tourism Management

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ZEHRA CEREN MIRAL ÇAVDIRLI

Offered to

Tourism Management

Course Objective

The aim of this course is to provide students a theoretical basis for the management of National Parks and other protected areas.

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

Eagles, P.F.J. and McCool, S.F. (2004). Tourism in National Parks and Protected Areas. New York: Cabi Publishing.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture: There will be three lecture sessions every week.
2. Discussion: During the lectures some discussion topics related to lecture's content will be offered to the students.
3. Weekly Assignments: After every lecture students will be given assignments related to topics.

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

1. Midterm and final exams will cover the questions from the topics in the ouline.
2. At the beginning of the term students will form groups and work together for term project. Term project should be typed in Times New Roman, 12 point font, double-spaced and APA format. The presentation should be no longer than 15 minutes. Grading of term project will be based on content, style and presentation.
3. A written assignment will be given.

Assessment Criteria

Traits / Performance Dimensions Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
Content
1 Student presents the recognition of marine protected areas and manage tourism practices in those field
2 Student presents the recognition of national parks and manageing tourism practices in those field
3 Student demonstrates the recognition natural and cultural heritage of national and/or marine parks and understanding of how they are managed

4 Student demonstrates identifying stakeholders to assess the importance of working with community and the impact of national parks and protected areas on neighboring communities
5 The student demonstrates managing recreation and tourism activities in protected areas while maximizing the benefits and minimizing the costs of the tourism in protected areas

6 The student demonstrates understanding of the questions about the relevant national park or marine park in the assignment.
Use of Source
7 Students use sources clearly to answer the questions
8 Students use online sources such as official web sites of national and/or marine parks
Writing
9 Students' assignments include answers of the relevant questions

10
Students use the time effectively during the assignment

Delivery
11 Students submit their assignments on time.

12 Students do their assignments on the date assigned to them.
Total Score of Student out of 12*3=36

Traits / Performance Dimensions Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
Content of the Term Project
1 Student demonstrates the importance of environment within national parks
2 Student demonstrates the need and importance of the protecting relevant national park

3 Student demonstrates the knowledge of national parks in world wide
4 Student demonstrates the management practices of the national park
5 Student demonstrates the recognition of cultural heritage of national parks and understanding of how they are managed
6 Student demonstrates the recognition of natural heritage of national parks and understanding of how they are managed


7 Student demonstrates the understanding of managing issues related to recreation and tourism activities in the relevant national park


8
Student identifies stakeholders to assess the importance of working with community and the impact of national parks on neighboring communities
Presentation of the Term Project

9

Student presents her/his term project
10 The term project is transferred into presentation order.

11 Student uses the time effectively during the presentation.
12 Student communicates effectively with the audience.

Total Score of Student out of 12*3=36

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. Attending at least 70 percent of lectures is mandatory.
2. Plagiarism of any type will result in disciplinary action.
3. Participation to the course and discussions during the classes is required.
4. Late arrivals to the class should be avoided.
5. All electronic devices should be kept close during the lectures.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

E-mail: ceren.miral@deu.edu.tr
Ofice: 224B

Office Hours

Will be announced in the lecture.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes