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Course Description Course Name : Tourism Geography Course Code : PM-545 Course Type : Optional Level of Course : Second Cycle Year of Study : 1 Course Semester : Fall (16 Weeks) ECTS : 6 Name of Lecturer(s) : Asst.Prof.Dr. BERRİN SİREL Learning Outcomes of the Course : Describes the principle theme of tourism geography Explains the principle concepts and terms of tourism Debates the role of the subjects of tourism geography in tourism planning Relates tourism and geography Raises awareness about tourism planning and organizing Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : PM-545 Tourism Geography Recommended Optional Programme Components : None Aim(s) of Course : The main purpose is to teach world and , especially, Turkey tourism geography and recreational opportunities that can be performed in this geography and the kinds of tourisms with supply and demand. Course Contents : Tourism geography: definitions,Tourism demand and incentives,Tourism supply: appeals-Travel-Accommodation, Tourism areas in European countries,Tourism areas in the Benelux countries,Tourism areas in Eastern Europe and the Baltic Countries,Tourism areas of Commonwealth of Independent States,Tourism areas in Africa and Middle East Countries,Tourism areas in North American countries,Tourism areas in South and Central American countries,Tourism areas in Avustraya and New Zealand ,Tourism areas in Asian countries,Tourism areas in Turkey Language of Instruction : Turkish Work Place : CLASSROOM   Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods 1 Tourism geography: definitions Supporting course material, and other related sources Oral and multimedia presentations and discussions 2 Tourism demand and incentives Supporting course material, and other related sources Oral and multimedia presentations and discussions 3 Tourism supply: appeals-Travel-Accommodation Supporting course material, and other related sources Oral and multimedia presentations and discussions 4 Tourism areas in European countries Supporting course material, and other related sources Oral and multimedia presentations and discussions 5 Tourism areas in the Benelux countries Supporting course material, and other related sources Oral and multimedia presentations and discussions 6 Tourism areas in Eastern Europe and the Baltic Countries Supporting course material, and other related sources Oral and multimedia presentations and discussions 7 Tourism areas of Commonwealth of Independent States Supporting course material, and other related sources Oral and multimedia presentations and discussions 8 MID-TERM EXAM Supporting course material, and other related sources WRITTEN EXAM 9 Tourism areas in Africa and Middle East Countries Supporting course material, and other related sources Oral and multimedia presentations and discussions 10 Tourism areas in North American countries Supporting course material, and other related sources Oral and multimedia presentations and discussions 11 Tourism areas in South and Central American countries Supporting course material, and other related sources Oral and multimedia presentations and discussions 12 Tourism areas in Avustraya and New Zealand Supporting course material, and other related sources Oral and multimedia presentations and discussions 13 Tourism areas in Asian countries Supporting course material, and other related sources Oral and multimedia presentations and discussions 14 Tourism areas in Asian countries Supporting course material, and other related sources Oral and multimedia presentations and discussions 15 Tourism areas in Turkey Supporting course material, and other related sources Oral and multimedia presentations and discussions 16/17 FINAL EXAM Supporting course material, and other related sources WRITTEN EXAM   Required Course Resources Resource Type Resource Name Recommended Course Material(s)  Özgüç,N., 1998. Tourism Geography, Çantay Bookstore. İstanbul Olalı, H., S, Nazilli, E.N.Kırcıoğlu, M.Sümer.,1983. External Publicity and Tourism. T.C.Bank Cultural Publications Doğaner,S., 2001. Turkey Tourism Geography. Çantay Bookstore, İstanbul Required Course Material(s)   Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 50     Homeworks/Projects/Others 2 50 Total 100 Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40   Final Assessments 100 Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60 Total 100   Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes # Key Learning Outcome Contribution* 1 Develops and increases the level of expertise in the same or different fields, using undergraduate knowledge and competency 5 2 Understands the interdisciplinary interaction related to profession. 4 3 Has advanced knowledge and understanding based on the basis of competencies gained at the undergraduate level to conduct research in the field of landscape design and landscape planning 4 4 Has critical awareness in the field of landscape planning and landscape design in terms of the nature and resources of knowledge as well as producing and testing knowledge 4 5 Has the ability to use the theoretical and practical knowledge gained in the field. 2 6 Creates new knowledge skillfully by integrating the knowledge gained in the field of landscaping with information from different disciplines; tackles with the problems which require expertise by using scientific reseach methods 4 7 Has cognitive and practical skills which is required to gain competency in professional practice 3 8 Applies the acquired knowledge, understanding and problem-solving skills in new but unusual environments as well as in broader, interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary contexts. 5 9 Tackles with problem, develops a solution method, evaluates the results and applies when necessary. 3 10 Takes responsibility to develop new strategical approaches and to create solutions in complex and unpredictable circumstances 4 11 Evaluates information related to the field critically, directs learning and conducts advanced studies independently 4 12 Presentswritten or orally his own studies or current developments in the field to people in or out of the field using visuals 3 13 Examines social relations and the norms that direct these relations critically and develops the situation when necessary 2 14 Has a good command of a foreign language, at least at B2 level of European Language Portfolio, to communicate orally or written 1 15 Uses advanced information and communication technologies with the required level by computer softwares. 2 16 Develops strategies, policies and implementation plans related to landscape planning and landscape design and evaluates the obtained results within the framework of quality processes 4 17 Collects data about landscape planning and landscape design and makes interpretation, teaches or announces the acquired knowledge in line with social, scientific and ethical values 5 18 Uses the knowledge of landscape planning and landscape design practice and problem solving skills in interdisciplinary studies 3 * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).   Student Workload - ECTS Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour) Course Related Works     Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42     Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 4 56 Assesment Related Works     Homeworks, Projects, Others 2 25 50     Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 2 2     Final Exam 1 2 2 Total Workload: 152 Total Workload / 25 (h): 6.08 ECTS Credit: 6