COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Tourism Management

Level of Course Unit

Second Cycle Programmes (Master's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ŞEHRIBAN KAYA

Offered to

Tourism Management

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to examine impacts and results of social interaction and analyze individual and group. The course may include topics such as development of selfhood, social interaction, social motivations, aggression, cooperation, productivity, abnormal behaviour, and leadership processes.

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

De Lamater, J., Myers, D.J., 2009. Social Psychology. McGraw Hill Co., Inc., New York
Myers,D.J. 2010.SociAl Psychology. McGraw Hill Co., Inc., New York

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. In-class discussions
3. Homework
4. Presentations
5. Other activities

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

1. The course will be two long case studies which will be able to understand and synthesize and these cases will replace the mid-term and final exams.
2. Each student will analyze in peer-reviewed journal articles according to predetermined schedule.
3. Presentations evaluation of pre-preparation, understanding, knowledge, build structures, verbal communication are depend on ability to answer questions and lead the discussion.

Case Study Assignment

1) Facts/Summary/of Case: Aspects, features of the background of the case, consider the facts, unique perspectives, (10 Points)
2) Problem Identification: Recognize the problems, issues (20 Points)
3) Analysis: Assessment of the facts of the case, assessment of issues (20 Points)
4) Alternate Solution/ Options/and Best Solution: Assessment of alternative options, comparison between alternatives (20 Points)
5) Recommendations: Observations, action plan, final decisions with evidence (20 Points)
6) Conclusions/ Outcomes: Positive/negative consequences tied to the issues (10 Points)
7) For Cases with questions and answer: Answers to Questions (20 Points)

Research Paper Assignment
1) Statement of Purpose: Organization, background of argument, understanding of, contribution to chosen field(10 Points)
2) Introduction: Explanation to why the topic is pertinent, originality, discussion of the topic (10 Points)
3) Content: Writer s own reliying, quotes, paraphrising, connection and integration among them, ways to think about material, currency/recency (20 Points)
4) Organization: Sense of ideas, argument, logic, cohesivenes, follow resoning, transition link to paragraphs, moving through the text (10 Points)
5) Level of an academic research paper: Professional/Unproffesional (10 Points)
6) StructureMechanics: Construction of sentences, length and type of of sentences, grammer, spelling, punctiation (10 Points)
7) Conclusion: Evaluation of argument, findings, explanations, connection to research and position (10 Points)
8) Reference: Source of information, Ligitimate sources, value of the material (10 Points)
9) Citation Format: Use of citations (10 Points)

Final Presentation
1) Content (25 Points)
2) Have Comprehensive Knowledge of the Subject (25 points).
3) Organize Slide Structure (15 points).
4) Maintain eye contact (10 points)
5) Delivery and clarity of presentation (10 Points)
6) Ability to respond to questions (15 points).

All those criterion would be evaluated by the following scale
This particular element is absent or it is completely out of place within the given context. Poor (0%)
This particular element is somewhat absent and does not entirely fit the context. Fair (40%)
This particular element is developed satisfactorily and fits the context at an acceptable standard. Good (60%)
This particular element is developed in a good and professional way and fits into the context. Very good (80%)
The way this particular element is developed is noteworthy and fits perfectly into the context. Excellent (100%)

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

1. It is obligatory to attend at least 70% of the classes.
2. Violations of Plagiarism of any kind will result in disciplinary steps being taken.
3. Students should prepare for each class.
4. Students should participate to classes actively.
5. Students should come to classes on time.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Doç.Dr.Şehriban Kaya
sehriban.kaya@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

to be announced

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes