COURSE UNIT TITLE

: INTERNATIONAL TOURISM

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
ELECTIVE

Offered By

Tourism Management

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ILKAY TAŞ GÜRSOY

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

1   Understand and evaluate the development of international tourism
2   Understand the types and characteristics of international tourism organisations and industries
3   Understand the internationalisation process of tourism establishments and related challenges
4   Understand the managerial aspects of international tourism establishments
5   Review recent issues in international tourism

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 The global tourism system
2 The development of international tourism
3 Motivational factors in international tourism
4 International tourism organisations, industries and their functions
5 International service provision
6 Management of international tour operations
7 International event management
8 International crises and international tourism
9 Management of international accommodation
10 The internationalisation process and its challenges
11 Management of international workforce
12 Management in an intercultural environment
13 Recent issues international tourism
14 Future of tourism

Recomended or Required Reading

Rasoolimanesh, S. M., Iranmanesh, M., Seyfi, S., Ari Ragavan, N., & Jaafar, M. (2023). Effects of perceived value on satisfaction and revisit intention: Domestic vs. international tourists. Journal of Vacation Marketing, 29(2), 222-241.
Nathaniel, S. P., Solomon, C. J., Ajide, K. B., Ahmed, Z., & Fakher, H. A. (2023). Striving towards carbon neutrality in emerging markets: the combined influence of international tourism and eco-friendly technology. International Journal of Sustainable Development & World Ecology, 30(7), 760-775.
Ha, K. M. (2023). Improving disaster management in international tourism. Management Review Quarterly, 1-15.
Haryanto, T. (2020). COVID-19 pandemic and international tourism demand. JDE (Journal of Developing Economies), 5(1), 1-5.

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

SORTING NUMBER SHORT CODE LONG CODE FORMULA
1 VZ Vize
2 FN Final
3 BNS BNS VZ*0.40+FN * 0.60
4 BUT Bütünleme Notu
5 BBN Bütünleme Sonu Başarı Notu VZ*0.40+BUT * 0.60


Further Notes About Assessment Methods

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

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)

ilkay.tas@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Wednesday: 10.00 - 15.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Preparation for midterm exam 1 15 15
Preparation for final exam 1 20 20
Reading 5 2 10
Midterm 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 117

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12
LO.15555
LO.25555
LO.35555
LO.4555
LO.5