COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Tourism Management

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EBRU GÜNLÜ

Offered to

Tourism Management

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to provide information about the role and impact of tourism in society and examine the effects of cultural activities and differences on tourism.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Textbook(s)/References/Materials:
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.
References:
Materials:
Articles in scientific and industry journals

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lecture
2. In-class discussions
3. Case analysis
4. Project

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

To be announced soon.

Assessment Criteria

1. In the project, wihin the framewok of the given topic, students are expected to present a written text abou 20-40 pages. The project in point should be written with coherent and clear expressions and also should reflect the strategic way of thinking it is important for students to explain each step of the project, to present the project to the class members, to answer the directed questions and the conducted research should carry original values; it is also important for students to be able to express in which way the theoretical knowledge is converted to the practice.
2. Students are expected to identify the underlying problems by querying the presented case studies and to develop solutions towards problems.

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Course Policies and Rules

1. It is obligatory to attend at least 70% of the classes.
2. Violations of Plagiarism of any kind will result in disciplinary steps being taken.
3. Active participation is expected in group works and class discussions.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Assoc. Prof. Ebru GÜNLÜ
ebru.gunlu@deu.edu.tr, 02323018239

Office Hours

Tuesday 15.00-16.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes