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| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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International Tourism |
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| Course Code |
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KON406 |
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| Course Type |
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Compulsory |
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| Level of Course |
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First Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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4 |
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| Course Semester |
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Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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4 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Instructor SİBEL ÇINAR
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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As world economies integrate with each other more , globalisation has been felt more in the field of tourism as in economic,social, and cultural fields .With the effect of globalisation ,tourism has become one of the three basic service sectors in the world after telecommunication and information services that mark the 21.century and is developing day by day. in this regard, the aim of this study is to help students gain the perspective of national and international, contemporary tourism understanding both theoretically and sectorally.
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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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As world economies integrate with each other more , globalisation has been felt more in the field of tourism as in economic,social, and cultural fields .With the effect of globalisation ,tourism has become one of the three basic service sectors in the world after telecommunication and information services that mark the 21.century and is developing day by day. in this regard, the aim of this study is to help students gain the perspective of national and international, contemporary tourism understanding both theoretically and sectorally. |
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| Course Contents |
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In international tourism, social, economic, cultural and political environment, international hotel, restaurant, and travel agency classification |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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D105 |
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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 |
International Tourism |
Web content, presentations, projects, sample questions |
Brainstorming, mirroring, workshops, observation, field work or case study |
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2 |
Economic Environment in International Tourism |
Web content, presentations, projects, sample questions |
Brainstorming, mirroring, workshops, observation, field work or case study |
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3 |
Political Environment in international tourism. |
Web content, presentations, projects, sample questions |
Brainstorming, mirroring, workshops, observation, field work or case study |
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4 |
Cultural Environment in international tourism |
Web content, presentations, projects, sample questions |
Brainstorming, mirroring, workshops, observation, field work or case study |
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5 |
International Tourism movements and the future Expectations |
Web content, presentations, projects, sample questions |
Brainstorming, mirroring, workshops, observation, field work or case study |
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6 |
Globalisation and Tourism |
Web content, presentations, projects, sample questions |
Brainstorming, mirroring, workshops, observation, field work or case study |
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7 |
exam |
prepare for exam |
test |
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8 |
International Hotel Classification |
Web content, presentations, projects, sample questions |
Brainstorming, mirroring, workshops, observation, field work or case study |
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9 |
International Hotel in human Resources Management |
Web content, presentations, projects, sample questions |
Brainstorming, mirroring, workshops, observation, field work or case study |
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10 |
International Restaurant Classification |
Web content, presentations, projects, sample questions |
Brainstorming, mirroring, workshops, observation, field work or case study |
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11 |
International Travel agency and tour operateur |
Web content, presentations, projects, sample questions |
Brainstorming, mirroring, workshops, observation, field work or case study |
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12 |
International Tourism Industry in St. Growth |
Web content, presentations, projects, sample questions |
Brainstorming, mirroring, workshops, observation, field work or case study |
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13 |
International Tourism Finance |
Web content, presentations, projects, sample questions |
Brainstorming, mirroring, workshops, observation, field work or case study |
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14 |
International Tourism Marketing |
Web content, presentations, projects, sample questions |
Brainstorming, mirroring, workshops, observation, field work or case study |
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15 |
Competitive International Tourism |
Web content, presentations, projects, sample questions |
Brainstorming, mirroring, workshops, observation, field work or case study |
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16/17 |
final exam |
prepare for exam |
test |
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Required Course Resources |
| Resource Type | Resource Name |
| Recommended Course Material(s) |
 international tourism, İge Pırnar, Nobel, 2011
Özkök, Ferah Güngör (2008), Least Developed Countries and in the developing world, Economic Impact of tourism,Ekin publicayions, bursa
Bahar, Ozan ve Kozak, Metin (2005),International Tourism in the age of Globalization and Competitive Ability , Detay publications, ankara
Çeken, Hüseyin (2003),Globalization, foreign capital and Turkey Tourism , değişim publications, İstanbul
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| Required Course Material(s) |
www.world-tourism.org
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Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria |
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Semester/Year Assessments |
Number |
Contribution Percentage |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
50 |
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Homeworks/Projects/Others |
1 |
50 |
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Total |
100 |
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Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success |
40 |
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Final Assessments
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100 |
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Rate of Final Assessments to Success
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60 |
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Total |
100 |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Understands basic terms of business, comprehends strategical, tactical and operational aspects and local, national, international and global aspects of business management. |
4 |
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2 |
Has sufficient knowledge and conscious about issues which interest society such as job security, worker health, social security rights, quality control and management and protection of natural and cultural environment. |
3 |
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3 |
Comprehends, explains and applies planning, organization, execution, coordination and control management of accommodation enterprises. |
2 |
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4 |
Has the skill of nominal and statistical research and thinking skill, predicts results of decisions to be taken and makes correct estimations, considers cause-effect relationship, has the skill of analytical thinking and develops strategical approach. |
4 |
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5 |
Is open to innovation and change, enterprising, has the behavior of life long learning, thinks analytically, uses modern methods and technologies of business primarily information technologies. |
4 |
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6 |
Has basic computer using knowledge and knowledge about information systems used in hotel management and has the skill of using these softwares. |
2 |
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7 |
Has quality conscious, executes and completes qualified works and makes and manages activities for the improvement of employees under his/her responsibility. |
2 |
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8 |
Creates solution and takes responsibility in unpredictable and complex situations about hotel management, travel management and other touristic managements. |
4 |
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9 |
Thinks critically, creates alternative solutions and obtains information from different resources and makes analyzes; has the capability of considering social, scientific and ethical values about announcement and interpretation of results. |
3 |
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10 |
Comprehends legal, social and moral responsibilites of business life and perceives social transformation. |
4 |
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11 |
Has the capability of verbal and written communication in Turkish, speaks correctly and effectively, conveys information and thoughts in a way that others can understand, has the skill of interpretation and criticism, has high persuasiveness. |
3 |
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12 |
Is prone to teamwork, has leadership skills and skill of communicating with experts in other fields and specializes in specific field of a tourism enterprise and also has sufficient knowledge about other departments. |
3 |
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13 |
Evaluates concepts, ideas and data in tourism management with scientific methods, determines and analyzes complex problems and subjects, develops suggestions. |
3 |
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14 |
Understands socio-economic structure of tourism and within this scope its importance for the country and designs skills about investment of a new enterprise to be founded in otherfields of tourism and service sector. |
5 |
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15 |
Knows sectoral conditions to cope with continuous fluctuation depending on flexible demands in a tourist facility and has the knowledge to use and evaluate tools which would analyze a tourism management together with its internal and external environment. |
5 |
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16 |
Additional to vocational development, through his/her interest and traits, in scientific, social, cultural and artistic areas, contuniously develops himself/herself by determining his/her learning needs. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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| Student Workload - ECTS |
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
| Course Related Works |
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Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
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Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) |
14 |
3 |
42 |
| Assesment Related Works |
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Homeworks, Projects, Others |
1 |
2 |
2 |
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Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Final Exam |
1 |
5 |
5 |
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Total Workload: | 96 |
| Total Workload / 25 (h): | 3.84 |
| ECTS Credit: | 4 |
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