COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Tourism Management

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR DOCTOR 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

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

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

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

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes