COURSE UNIT TITLE

: CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN TOURISM

DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Description of Individual Course Units

Course Unit Code Course Unit Title Type Of Course D U L ECTS
TUR 4026 CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN TOURISM COMPULSORY 3 0 0 5

Offered By

Tourism Management

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR ERDEM AKTAŞ

Offered to

Tourism Management

Course Objective

The course aims to encourage discussion on the contemporary impacts of local, regional and global dynamics on tourism.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

1   To be able to explain global and regional changes impacting on tourism
2   To be able to interpret the impact of global and regional tourism dynamics on tourism in Türkiye
3   To be able to explain local factors affecting current tourism trends
4   To be able to perceive the problems existing in tourism and propose solutions to the problems
5   To be able to interpret the negative effects of the concept of crisis on the sector

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Week Subject Description
1 Introduction to the course Course objectives, content, and learning outcomes Current state and future of the tourism industry Course assessment methods (exams, assignments etc.)
2 International Tourism Environment / Actors, Systems and Rules Basic components of the international tourism system Actors playing a role in tourism (states, international organizations, private sector, NGOs, etc.) International rules and agreements affecting tourism Relationship between globalization and tourism
3 International Tourism Environment / Actors, Systems and Rules II Competition and cooperation in international tourism Sustainability and ethical issues in tourism International tourism organizations and their activities (World Tourism Organization, OECD, etc.) Crisis management and international cooperation in tourism
4 Tourism Product Differentiation Definition and characteristics of a tourism product Strategies for differentiating tourism products Niche markets and special interest tourism Experience economy and its impact on tourism products
5 Finding a Job in the Tourism Market Career opportunities in the tourism sector Recruitment processes in tourism businesses CV preparation and interview techniques Internship and volunteering opportunities in tourism
6 New Tourism Types Alternative tourism types (eco-tourism, rural tourism, cultural tourism, etc.) Sustainable tourism and new trends Role of technology and innovation in tourism Social media and digital marketing in tourism
7 The Future of Tourism Expected developments and trends in tourism Impact of technological changes on tourism Climate change and tourism Demographic changes and tourism demand
8 The Changing Demand Patterns and Role of Forecasting Factors affecting tourism demand Tourism demand forecasting methods Strategies for adapting to demand changes Data analysis and its use in tourism
9 Slow Tourism Concept and characteristics of slow tourism Impacts of slow tourism on destinations Slow tourism businesses and practices Relationship between sustainable tourism and slow tourism
10 Heritage and Culture for Tourism Importance of cultural heritage in tourism Cultural tourism and destination marketing Protection of heritage sites and sustainable tourism Impact of cultural events and festivals on tourism
11 The Adventure Tourism, Dark tourism Types and characteristics of adventure tourism Adventure tourism destinations Concept and examples of dark tourism Ethical issues and impacts of dark tourism
12 Sports Tourism Types and events of sports tourism Sports tourism destinations Impact of sports events on tourism Sports tourism and media relations
13 Leisure and Luxurious Tourism Concept of leisure and its relationship with tourism Concept and characteristics of luxury tourism Luxury tourism destinations and services Luxury consumption and tourism trends
14 Health and Faith Tourism Types and practices of health tourism Faith tourism and sacred places Economic and social impacts of health and faith tourism Sustainable health and faith tourism
15 Final Exam Final Exam
16 Final Exam Final Exam

Recomended or Required Reading

Required Reading: Current Developments in the Geographies of Leisure and Tourism, Series editor: Jan Mosedale, Caroline Scarles.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures
Discussion
Case study
Question-answer
Brainstorming
Role playing

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

None

Assessment Criteria

Evaluation criteria for the course are active participation to the lectures, the level of attention paid to preparation of the assignments and the performance at the exams. Midterm exam and midterm assignment will make together the midterm grade. Midterm grade and final exam grade make together the end of the term grade.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

Students are required to attend 70% of the lecture classes. Besides, students are required to participate in the class discussions, to prepare their assignments on time and to contribute to the active learning in the classroom.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

erdem.aktas@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Thursday, 10:00-12:00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Activities Number Time (hours) Total Work Load (hours)
Lectures 14 2 28
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 12 3 36
Preparation for midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for final exam 1 2 2
Preparing assignments 1 6 6
Preparing presentations 1 8 8
Preparations before/after weekly lectures 14 2 28
Final 1 2 2
Midterm 1 1 1
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours) 113

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

PO/LOPO.1PO.2PO.3PO.4PO.5PO.6PO.7PO.8PO.9PO.10PO.11PO.12
LO.155
LO.255
LO.3555
LO.455
LO.5555

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