Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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FACULTY OF TOURISM / T209 - TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT

Code: T209 Course Title: TOURISM ECONOMICS Theoretical+Practice: 2+0 ECTS: 2
Year/Semester of Study 2 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 1st Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer METİN KAPLAN (mkaplan@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to make students acquire knowledge that will answer the basic economic issues and problems of tourism by analyzing the positive and negative effects of tourism industry on national and international economy.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Can explain the structure of tourism sector and impact of tourism on development. PO-1 To have detailed knowledge about a specific profession related to the field of Tourism and to have comprehensive and systematic knowledge about concepts, theories, principles and facts in close disciplines. To use and interpret this knowledge, theories, models generally in business environment
PO-3 To have knowledge about Service Delivery Process and procedures in the field of Tourism. To analyze, plan, practice and control these processes. To restructure and improve Service Delivery Process when necessary. To manage or to convert service processes and work which are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches.
PO-4 To have knowledge about internal and external environmental factors of organizations, relationships, interactions, management, policies and strategies of parts of the organization in the field. To use service delivery policies and strategies related to the field. To perform, review, improve and evaluate the service processes on the satisfaction basis of the customer, to find solutions for problems that affect the service process, to develop and use consumer satisfaction measurement tool.
Examination
LO-2 Can evaluate economic, socio-cultural and environmental impact of tourism. PO-6 To have a basic level of knowledge about important issues, alternative solutions and field-specific research methods in the field and relevant fields. To analyze knowledge related to the field concerning topics and issues, to evaluate different options in solving problems with a critical approach, to plan and realize projects and research using appropriate research methods. To present the results in a clear and understandable way, to be unique and autonomous in solving problems in complex and unpredictable situations and to decide himself/herself.
PO-7 To follow changes in internal and external environment of organization in the field, to make rational analysis, interpret, contribute and adapt changes.
Examination
LO-3 Can analyze components and characteristics of tourism supply and demand. PO-1 To have detailed knowledge about a specific profession related to the field of Tourism and to have comprehensive and systematic knowledge about concepts, theories, principles and facts in close disciplines. To use and interpret this knowledge, theories, models generally in business environment
PO-3 To have knowledge about Service Delivery Process and procedures in the field of Tourism. To analyze, plan, practice and control these processes. To restructure and improve Service Delivery Process when necessary. To manage or to convert service processes and work which are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches.
Examination
LO-4 Can explain the types of market and market equilibrium price in Tourism. PO-3 To have knowledge about Service Delivery Process and procedures in the field of Tourism. To analyze, plan, practice and control these processes. To restructure and improve Service Delivery Process when necessary. To manage or to convert service processes and work which are complex, unpredictable and require new strategic approaches.
PO-4 To have knowledge about internal and external environmental factors of organizations, relationships, interactions, management, policies and strategies of parts of the organization in the field. To use service delivery policies and strategies related to the field. To perform, review, improve and evaluate the service processes on the satisfaction basis of the customer, to find solutions for problems that affect the service process, to develop and use consumer satisfaction measurement tool.
PO-5 To have knowledge about legal regulations, professional standards and practices in the field. To interpret legal regulations related to the field and to approach existing assumptions from an interrogative viewpoint. To perform the task of the field within the framework of Laws and professional standards.
PO-6 To have a basic level of knowledge about important issues, alternative solutions and field-specific research methods in the field and relevant fields. To analyze knowledge related to the field concerning topics and issues, to evaluate different options in solving problems with a critical approach, to plan and realize projects and research using appropriate research methods. To present the results in a clear and understandable way, to be unique and autonomous in solving problems in complex and unpredictable situations and to decide himself/herself.
PO-7 To follow changes in internal and external environment of organization in the field, to make rational analysis, interpret, contribute and adapt changes.
Examination
LO-5 Can explain the importance and place of tourism in Turkish economy. PO-5 To have knowledge about legal regulations, professional standards and practices in the field. To interpret legal regulations related to the field and to approach existing assumptions from an interrogative viewpoint. To perform the task of the field within the framework of Laws and professional standards.
PO-6 To have a basic level of knowledge about important issues, alternative solutions and field-specific research methods in the field and relevant fields. To analyze knowledge related to the field concerning topics and issues, to evaluate different options in solving problems with a critical approach, to plan and realize projects and research using appropriate research methods. To present the results in a clear and understandable way, to be unique and autonomous in solving problems in complex and unpredictable situations and to decide himself/herself.
PO-7 To follow changes in internal and external environment of organization in the field, to make rational analysis, interpret, contribute and adapt changes.
PO-12 To follow current developments and applications at national and international level related to his/her profession on the field and use in practice in order. To get more responsibility, update the knowledge, skills and competencies with awareness of lifelong learning as a self-learning through personal and professional knowledge, skills and competencies by increasing and continuously improves himself/herself.
Examination
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Tourism and development relationship, economic, socio- cultural and environmental impacts of tourism, Tourism Demand; Tourism Supply; Supply, Demand, Price and Equilibrium in Tourism; Types of Markets in Tourism; Tourism and Development; Economic Impacts of Tourism; Foreign Investment; Tourism in the Turkish Economy.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Tourism Economics and Related Concepts. Lecturing and discussion
2 Tourism and Development Relationship Lecturing and discussion
3 Positive Economic Impacts of Tourism Lecturing and discussion
4 Positive Economic Impacts of Tourism Lecturing and discussion
5 Negative Economic Impacts of Tourism Lecturing and discussion
6 Tourism Demand Lecturing and discussion
7 Tourism Demand Lecturing and discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Tourism Supply Lecturing and discussion
10 Tourism Supply Lecturing and discussion
11 Types of Markets in Tourism Lecturing and discussion
12 Types of Markets in Tourism Lecturing and discussion
13 Supply, Demand, Price and Equilibrium in Tourism Lecturing and discussion
14 Foreign Investment and Multinational Companies Lecturing and discussion
15 Tourism in Turkish Economy. Lecturing and discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Yağcı, Özcan (2007), Turizm Ekonomisi, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
2 Bahar, O. ve Kozak, M. (2006). Turizm Ekonomisi. Ankara: Detay Yayıncılık.
Required Course instruments and materials
Books

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 1 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 2 14 28
Outside Class
       a) Reading 1 10 10
       b) Search in internet/Library 1 6 6
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 2 6
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 4 2 8
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 60