Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / TUİ525 - TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Code: TUİ525 Course Title: CURRENT ISSUES IN TOURISM Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ŞULE AYDİN (suleaydin@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
Get acquainted with the basic problems of the Turkish tourism sector, interpreting and discussing these issues and be able to produce solutions for them.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 having sufficient knowledge about economic, social, environmental issues, etc. affecting the tourism sector. PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-5 Have a detailed understanding of tourism policies and plans both at macro and micro levels.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 reviews the developments and changes in the World and Turkish tourism sector. PO-3 Develop creative and practical solutions for contemporary issues in the tourism industry.
PO-10 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 evaluates the impact of new trends and possible future trends in the industry. PO-3 Develop creative and practical solutions for contemporary issues in the tourism industry.
PO-5 Have a detailed understanding of tourism policies and plans both at macro and micro levels.
PO-10 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
Examination
Presentation
LO-4 interpret current problems in the tourism sector and may offer solutions for them. PO-3 Develop creative and practical solutions for contemporary issues in the tourism industry.
PO-4 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-10 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
The course content are seasonality, imbalance of supply and demand; tourism's social, economic and cultural impacts, sustainability, promotion and marketing policies and issues, education and employment issues; social and natural phenomena, safety and the impact of terrorist activities on tourism; legal regulations, technological developments and the impact of new trends on the industry.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 General assessment of the problems caused by tourism Verbal presentation, discussion
2 Student's presentation on the topic of Promotion and Marketing Problems Verbal presentation, discussion
3 Student's presentation on Crises and Its Reflections on Tourism Verbal presentation, discussion
4 The student's presentation on the subject of Changes in Consumer Behavior and Tourism. Verbal presentation, discussion
5 Student's presentation on Tourism Sector Employment Issues Verbal presentation, discussion
6 Student's presentation on the Effects of Tourism on Local People's Life Verbal presentation, discussion
7 Student's presentation on Tourism Diversification and Tourism Product Development Problems Verbal presentation, discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Student's presentation on Organization Problems in Destination Management Verbal presentation, discussion
10 Student's presentation on Tourism Education Issues Verbal presentation, discussion
11 Student presentation on the effects of tourism on the economy Verbal presentation, discussion
12 Student's presentation on Environmental Issues Verbal presentation, discussion
13 Student's presentation on Climate Changes and Its Reflections on Tourism Verbal presentation, discussion
14 Student's presentation on Safety and Security Issues Verbal presentation, discussion
15 Student's presentation on Image Problems Verbal presentation, discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 Tükeltürk, Ş.A. , Boz M. (2013), Turizmde Güncel Konu ve Eğilimler, Detay yayıncılık, Ankara.
2 Tükeltürk, Ş.A. , Perçin,N.Ş., Güzel,B. (2014), Turizm İşletmelerinde Çalışan İlişkileri Yönetimi, Detay yayıncılık, Ankara.
3 Kahraman, N., Türkay,O.(2014), Turizm ve Çevre, Detay yayıncılık, Ankara.
4 Avcıkurt,C. (2009), Turizm Sosyolojisi, 3. baskı, Detay yayıncılık, Ankara
Required Course instruments and materials

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

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 4 8 32
       b) Search in internet/Library 4 8 32
       c) Performance Project 3 5 15
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 4 5 20
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 4 12
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 4 5 20
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 175