COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Tourism Management

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

PROFESSOR NILÜFER KOÇAK

Offered to

Tourism Management

Course Objective

The objective of this course is to analyze management approaches in the context of sustainable tourism. Topics may include sustainable development, alternative tourism approaches, mass tourism, sustainable tourism practices in Turkey and the world.

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):
Kuntay, O. (2004).Sürdürülebilir Turizm Planlaması, Istanbul: Alp Yayınevi
Supplementary Book(s):
Kula, E. (1994). Economics of Natural Resources the Environment and Policies, Second Edition, Chapman and Hall,
Kahraman, N., ve Türkay, O. (2003). Turizm ve Çevre, Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık.
References:
Materials:
Articles appearing in academic and industry journals

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1. Lectures
2. In-class discussions
3. Team-work
4. Case analysis
5. Projects

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

To be announced soon.

Assessment Criteria

1. Students will take the advantage of existing studies of scientific literature about sustainable tourism within the scope of course.
2. Students should benefit from the sectoral studies made for sustainable tourism.
3. Students are expected to comment about case studies related to the course and tourism sector. It is also aimed for students to find solutions to the structural problems of tourism sector.

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. Students are expected to participate actively to in-class discussions and team-works.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

Prof. Dr. Nilüfer KOÇAK nilufer.kocak@deu.edu.tr

Office Hours

Thursday 15.00- 16.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes