COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Tourism Management (English)

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ZEHRA CEREN MIRAL ÇAVDIRLI

Offered to

Tourism Management (English)

Course Objective

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

1. Milton T. Astroff, and James R. Abbey (1998). Convention Management and Service. Educational Inst of the Amer Hotel, US.

2. Fenich, G. G. (2008). Meetings, Expositions, Events, and Conventions: An Introduction to the Industry.: Pearson/Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.

3. Judy Allen (2000). Event Planning: The Ultimate Guide to Successful Meetings, Corporate Events, Fundraising Galas, Conferences, Conventions, Incentives and Other Special Events. John Wiley & Sons, Canada.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. Reading & Discussions
3. Project: Organization

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

1. Mid-Term Exam
Students will be assessed on their knowledge of concepts and theories through multiple choice and problem based written exam.
2. Reading and Class Discussions
Each course member is expected to read articles provided by the instructor and discuss the content of the article with the other students
3. Project: Organization
Students are expected to organise any type of meeting as a team

Assessment Criteria

Traits / Performance Dimensions Does Not Meet Expectations Meets Expectations Exceeds Expectations
TEAMWORK
1 Student works together using her/his abilities and knowledge (contribution to the team)

2 Work is shared fairly according to his/her abilities and interest (distribution of group tasks)
3 Student shares information and group feedback (communication)

4 Student proactively looks for ways to implement and synthesize everyone s ideas and contributions to the project (Collaboration)

5 Student completes all assigned tasks by deadline (individual responsibility)
6 Student accepts change, constructive criticism and deal with problems and conflicts (conflict resolution/problem solving)

LEADERSHIP

7 Student motivates teammates by expressing confidence about the importance of the task and the team's ability to accomplish it (motivation)

8 Student provides assistance and/or encouragement to team members (facilitator)

9

Student is polite and constructive in Communication (communication)
10 Student is a natural leader helping to organize and stay on task until the job is complete (responsibility)

11 Student absorbs ideas from group members, guide the group without dominating (cooperation)
12 Student is a positive force in looking ahead and supporting each other to achieve the goals (collaboration)

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 of the students in class and group work is required

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

ceren.miral@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

will be announced during the lectures.

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes