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| Unit | POZANTI VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| TOURISM AND HOTEL OPERATING PR. | |
| Code | TUR224 |
| Name | Tour Operator and Travel Agencies |
| Term | 2018-2019 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Dr. GÖKHAN ÇOLAK |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Dr. GÖKHAN ÇOLAK
(Bahar)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
It is aimed to know the basic functions of Travel Agency which is one of the most important elements of the tourism sector and to ensure that the decisions to be made about post-school working life are healthy.
Course Content
Tour Operator and Travel Agencies
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Knowing the purpose of travel agencies. |
| LO02 | Being aware of the value added by Travel Agencies in the sector. |
| LO03 | Knowing that Travel Agents are classified according to their services. |
| LO04 | Understanding the connection and communication between the components of Tourism Sector. |
| LO05 | Recognize and understand the phases that tourism products spend during their last consumer presentation. |
| LO06 | To know the products presented in the country tourism. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | - | Transfering basic knowledge about the concepts, theories and principles of the tourism and hotel management field. | 4 |
| PLO02 | - | Giving information about the professional standards, regulations and practices in the field of tourism and hotel management. | 4 |
| PLO03 | - | Giving information about internal and external environmental factors of the tourism and hotel organizations. | 5 |
| PLO04 | - | Giving information about the service delivery process and procedures in the field of tourism and hotel management. | 4 |
| PLO05 | - | Describing and applying the processes of planning, organizing, executing, coordinating and controlling functions of the tourism and hotel management. | 4 |
| PLO06 | - | Using the field related information in the business environment. | 3 |
| PLO07 | - | Using and recognizing the field related tools, technologies and physical environment. | 4 |
| PLO08 | - | Knowing a foreign language enough for understanding the terms of the international professional terms of tourism sector and for meeting the guest needs. | 4 |
| PLO09 | - | Having the basic computer knowledge as well as the ability to use the software about the information systems used in the hotel and restaurant business | 4 |
| PLO10 | - | Working as a team member and taking responsibility | 4 |
| PLO11 | - | Establishing effective interpersonal and intercultural communication | 4 |
| PLO12 | - | Making the health, safety and risk assessment regularly at the related field. | 5 |
| PLO13 | - | Adhering the ethical values and protecting the natural environment. | 4 |
| PLO14 | - | Being attentive about the hygiene, clothing and personal look | 5 |
| PLO15 | - | Constantly improving the knowledge, skills and competencies of the related field. | 4 |
| PLO16 | - | Having the ability to think critical, produce alternative solutions and obtain information from different sources and also analyze them | 3 |
| PLO17 | - | Having written and oral communication proficiencyBeing able to speak correct and effective,to convey information and ideas in speaking so others will understand,Having the ability to interpret and criticize,Having the high power of persuasion skill | 4 |
| PLO18 | - | Acting in accordance with social, scientific and professional ethical values. | 4 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition and explanation of today's most common tourism forms. | Related Pages of the Textbook | |
| 2 | Travel Agency Description. | Related Pages of the Textbook | |
| 3 | Travel Services Distribution Systems. | Related Pages of the Textbook | |
| 4 | Preferences of Travel Agencies. | Related Pages of the Textbook | |
| 5 | Diversity of Travel Agencies. | Related Pages of the Textbook | |
| 6 | Travel Agents Classified by Service Type. | Related Pages of the Textbook | |
| 7 | Subject Review. | Related Pages of the Textbook | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Exam | |
| 9 | Creating a Tour Program. | Related Pages of the Textbook | |
| 10 | Tour Program Cost Calculation. | Related Pages of the Textbook | |
| 11 | Definition and Disclosure of Tour Operators. | Related Pages of the Textbook | |
| 12 | Definition and Description of MICE Agencies. | Related Pages of the Textbook | |
| 13 | Definition and Description of DMC Agencies. | Related Pages of the Textbook | |
| 14 | Spatial distribution of tours in our country. | Related Pages of the Textbook | |
| 15 | Seasonal distribution of tours in our country. | Related Pages of the Textbook | |
| 16 | Term Exams | Exam | |
| 17 | Term Exams | Exam |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Midterm Exam | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |