COURSE UNIT TITLE

: TOURISM SOCIOLOGY

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
SEC 3052 TOURISM SOCIOLOGY ELECTIVE 3 0 0 5

Offered By

Tourism Management

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

DOCTOR NUR AYÇA ÖZTÜRK

Offered to

Tourism Management

Course Objective

The objective of the course is to provide students an academic perspective regarding the role of tourism on the society and create a critical awareness about the effects of cultural activities, cultural differences on tourism as well as the interaction of tourism with the society.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To be able to identify socio-cultural, economic, and cultural impacts of tourism.
2   To be able to examine tourist motivations and personality theories to analyze tourist behaviour
3   To be able to identify, discuss and evaluate the impacts of globalization on culture and tourist behaviour.
4   To be able to explain the relationship and interactions among culture-tourism-local commmunity and employees

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to Tourism Sociology, Relationship Between Sociology and Tourism Sociology Basic concepts of sociology and the emergence of tourism sociology Interaction between tourism and social dynamics Research areas in tourism sociology
2 Individual Aspects of Tourism Tourist motivations and travel decision-making processes Personality, perceptions, and tourist experiences The role of individuals in tourism and psychological effects
3 Social Aspects of Tourism The relationship between social structure and tourism Cultural identity, values, and tourism activities Social classes and differences in tourism participation
4 Key Factors Determining the Impact of Tourism on Society Socio-economic and cultural changes caused by tourism Local communities perspectives on tourism and adaptation processes Tourism policies and social development
5 Economic, Physical, and Socio-Cultural Impacts of Tourism Tourism s contribution to economic development Environmental sustainability and tourism Cultural heritage and the impact of tourism on social structures
6 Tourist Community: Tourist Environment, Tourist Experience, and Tourist Interactions Components of the tourist environment and factors shaping the tourist experience Social interactions among tourists and group dynamics Tourist psychology and vacation experiences
7 Tourist-Local Community Interaction and Relationships Cultural exchange between tourists and local communities Local adaptation to tourism and its effects on social structures Cultural clashes and social transformations in tourist destinations
8 Tourist-Employee Interaction and Relationships The role of tourism employees and customer relations Communication in tourism services and customer satisfaction Social status of employees in the tourism industry
9 Culture-Personality Relationship and Social Trends in Tourism The impact of culture and individual identity on travel preferences Globalization and evolving tourism trends The role of cultural identities in destination selection
10 Socio-Cultural Consequences of Tourism Cultural erosion and loss of identity The impact of tourism on local traditions Tourism s role in increasing or reducing social inequalities
11 Postmodernity and Tourism Postmodern tourism perspective and consumer culture Experience economy and individualized travel trends The search for meaning and authentic experiences in postmodern tourism
12 Critical Tourism Studies Criticism of mass tourism and alternative tourism approaches Sustainable tourism, ecotourism, and ethical debates Negative effects of tourism on local communities and the environment
13 Case Studies in Tourism Sociology I Case studies
14 Case Studies in Tourism Sociology II Case studies

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s):
1. Doğan, H.Z.(2004). Turizmin Sosyo-Kültürel Temelleri. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık.
2. Avcıkurt, C. (2003). Turizm Sosyolojisi: Turist-Yerel Halk Etkileşimi. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık
Supplementary Book(s):
1. Reisinger, Y. (2009). International Tourism: Cultures and Behavior, 1st Edition, US: Elsevier Inc
2. Holden, A. (2005). Tourism Studies and the Social Sceinces, 1st Edition, UK:Routledge

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture, presentation.

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 Exam: Mid-term exam covers the topics examined in the course and weekly assignments (40%).
2.Final Exam: Final exam covers all subjects in the course content. Students are also responsible for the discussion, practice and case studies (60%).

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

Turkish

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)

ayca.ozturk@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Wednesday / 15:00-17:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 3 42
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 4 56
Preparation for midterm exam 1 6 6
Preparation for final exam 1 8 8
Preparing assignments 0 0 0
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 2 2
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 116

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12
LO.15555
LO.2555
LO.35555
LO.45555

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