Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / DY509 - DESTINATION MANAGEMENT

Code: DY509 Course Title: ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF 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 DESTINATION MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer MERAL BÜYÜKKURU (mbuyukkuru@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
This course aims to enable students to recognize and interpret the main problems of the Turkish tourism sector and to produce solutions by discussing these problems.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Gains in-depth knowledge of economic, social, environmental and other issues affecting the tourism sector. PO-1 Have a detailed understanding of tourism policies and plans both at macro and micro levels.
PO-3 Develops and implements competitive strategies related to the destination.
PO-5 Develop behaviors and competencies required for lifelong learning.
PO-7 Understand and critically evaluate social and professional ethical values and behave accordingly.
PO-9 Have awareness of social justice, cultural values and environmental issues.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 Interpret the developments and changes in the world and Turkish tourism sector. PO-1 Have a detailed understanding of tourism policies and plans both at macro and micro levels.
PO-6 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-9 Have awareness of social justice, cultural values and environmental issues.
PO-10 Gains knowledge about destination branding.
Examination
Presentation
LO-3 Evaluates the impact of new trends in the sector and possible future trends. PO-1 Have a detailed understanding of tourism policies and plans both at macro and micro levels.
PO-4 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-5 Develop behaviors and competencies required for lifelong learning.
PO-7 Understand and critically evaluate social and professional ethical values and behave accordingly.
PO-9 Have awareness of social justice, cultural values and environmental issues.
PO-10 Gains knowledge about destination branding.
Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Seasonality, supply and demand imbalance inherent in the tourism sector; social, economic and cultural impacts of tourism, sustainability, promotion and marketing policies and problems, education and employment problems; the effects of social and natural events, security and terrorist activities on tourism; the effects of legal regulations, technological developments and new trends on the sector constitute the content of the course.
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
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 2 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 2 60

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 3 14 42
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 14 28
       c) Performance Project 0
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 3 14 42
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 5 10
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 3 4 12
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 180