COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Tourism Management

Level of Course Unit

Third Cycle Programmes (Doctorate Degree)

Course Coordinator

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR GÜRHAN AKTAŞ

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

Information about homework assignments and presentations has been explained in the beginning of term.

Assessment Criteria

1. To be able to benefit from sustainable tourism references in literature.
2. To be able to benefit from industry-specific researches.
3. To be able to comment about case studies and offer solutions constructional problems about tourism.

Language of Instruction

English

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)

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