| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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Tourism in Turkey |
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| Course Code |
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SBS212 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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2 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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3 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Instructor ABDULLAH BALCIOĞULLARI
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Knows the developments in the tourism industry around the world
Knows about the share of the world countries and regions in tourism and the growth rate of the tourism sector.
Understands the importance and place of tourism in the world and in Turkey.
Gains the knowledge and skills to interpret the statistical data of touristic developments.
Determines the place of Turkey in the international tourism market.
Identifies the major economic groups in the world based on the movements of international tourism
Offers suggestions for solutions to the problems of tourism in Turkey
Understands the importance of Turkey´s touristic resources.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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The aim of this course is to help the students understand the meanings of touristic indicators and develop the ability to interpret their knowledge. |
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| Course Contents |
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The contents of this course include information on tourism, tourist, touristic, types of tourism, tourism geography, the importance of tourism, impacts of tourism, problems of tourism, tourist and cultural values. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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Social Studies |
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Tourism, Tourist Attractions and Tourist concepts |
Study the related section from the resource book |
Lecture, question - answer, discussion |
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2 |
The importance of tourism for our country |
None |
Lecture, question - answer, discussion |
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3 |
The factors affecting the demand for International Tourism |
Identify and summarize the scientific papers related to tourism |
Lecture, question - answer, discussion |
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4 |
New Trends in World Tourism |
Identify and summarize the scientific papers related to tourism |
Lecture, question - answer, discussion |
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5 |
Turism and economy |
The annual distribution rate of economic indicators in tourism revenues (culture and tourism ministry website) |
Lecture, question - answer, discussion |
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6 |
The effects of tourism |
Interviewing with people on the economic return of a tourist region |
Question - answer, discussion, group work |
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7 |
Tourism and the environment |
Investigate the environmental impact of tourism regions |
Question - answer, discussion, group work |
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8 |
Mid – Term Exam |
Preparation for the exam |
Written exam |
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9 |
Analysis of the tourism sector |
Consultation with the tourism companies about the analysis of the people who went on domestic and foreign tours |
Question - answer, discussion, group work |
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10 |
Tourism potential of the geographical regions in Turkey |
Proportion of cultural assets from kultur.gov.tr |
Question - answer, discussion, group work |
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11 |
Turkey´s touristic values (natural) |
Tabulated values of natural attractions |
Question - answer, discussion, group work |
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12 |
Turkey´s touristic values (historical) |
Tabulated values of historic attractions |
Question - answer, discussion, group work |
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13 |
Turkey´s touristic values (cultural) |
Tabulated values of cultural attractions |
Question - answer, discussion, group work |
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14 |
Turkey´s touristic values (religion) |
Tabulated values of religious attractions |
Question - answer, discussion, group work |
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15 |
Problems of tourism |
Each student seeing himself/herself as a tourist in Turkey and write a report on the possible problems. |
Question - answer, discussion, group work |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Preparation for the exam |
Written exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
They use the methods to enrich empathy, critical and creative thinking, effective decision making compatible with humanistic values and problem solving skills. |
0 |
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2 |
They plan teaching-learning process noting students´ individual differences and the characteristics of the subject focus. |
0 |
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3 |
They develop original materials student-oriented instruction and use information technologies. |
0 |
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4 |
They avoid beiong mechanical in measurement and evaluation and use creative and elaborative forms to provide multiple development of the students. |
0 |
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5 |
They explain information production methods of Social Sciences. |
2 |
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6 |
The graduates of Social Studies Education explain basic notions of the Social Sciences. |
1 |
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7 |
They recognize the cultural structures of their own and other societies. They also evaluate reasons and outcomes of changes throughout history. |
4 |
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8 |
They define the location of their place on Earth. They evaluate social, political and economical effects of geographical location and the results of them. |
0 |
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9 |
They become aware of the importance of using natural sciences and arts to apprehend the Earth multidimentionally. They define their scientific, cultural, artistic and social needs and develop themselves continually. |
2 |
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10 |
They relate the disciplines that contribute to content of Social Studies lesson, applying the required specific instruction methods for the program. |
3 |
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11 |
They describe the applications to create democratic learning environment and make the classroom a real piece of life. |
0 |
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12 |
They communicate with their students and social environment in different cultures, they defend the fact that problems can be solved peacefully. |
4 |
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13 |
They recognize scientific basis of education. |
4 |
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14 |
They evaluate themselves in terms of their own professional qualifications. |
0 |
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15 |
They avoid discrimination and defend that living an honorable and human-rights convenient life is required for all humanity. |
4 |
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16 |
They become a citizen-teacher model. They struggle for a solution to current problems of the globe and their own environment as a participant member of the society. |
5 |
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17 |
They value self-confidence, braveness to question and power of changing. They want to study hard and take responsibility for achieving that goal. |
0 |
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18 |
They reach information sources and evaluate their learnings in a critical attitude. |
4 |
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19 |
They value life-long learning. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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