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| Code | TSP123 |
| Name | TOURİSM ECONOMİCS |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-1 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 4 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | C Compulsory |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DİĞDEM ESKİYÖRÜK |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör.Dr. DİLER DOĞRUOL
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The general aim of the course is to provide a general understanding of the basic concepts and theories of tourism economy, the economic effects of tourism and its importance in economic development and growth.
Course Content
Basic economic concepts, tourism supply and demand, tourism market, consumer and producer theories, planning and policy in tourism, growth and development in tourism, economic effects of tourism and the place and importance of tourism in economy.
Course Precondition
No prerequisites for the course
Resources
Tourism Economics, Atatürk University Open Education Faculty Publication, Erzurum, 2016
Notes
Lecture notes and lecture presentation
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Defines basic economic concepts. |
| LO02 | Explain the characteristics of tourism supply and demand. |
| LO03 | It specifies the basic rules regarding the law of supply and demand. |
| LO04 | Explain the formation of the balance in the tourism market. |
| LO05 | Explain consumer and producer theories and perspectives. |
| LO06 | Explains the market types. |
| LO07 | Discusses the importance of the tourism sector as an economic activity. |
| LO08 | Explain the monetary and real effects of tourism on the economy. |
| LO09 | Defines the concepts of planning, tourism policy, economic growth and development in tourism. |
| LO10 | Explain the relationship between tourism and income. |
| LO11 | Defines the concepts of sustainable development and sustainable tourism. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts and practices in the field of tourism and travel services. | 3 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes the structure, functioning and main actors of the tourism sector. | 2 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic strategies in tourism marketing, sales and customer relations. | 3 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts operational processes related to travel agencies, tour operators and accommodation businesses. | 3 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Effectively uses current reservation and ticketing systems used in the industry. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It follows digitalization and innovative technologies in the tourism sector and integrates them into applications. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Face to face communication, effective communication and features have gained power to persuade. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses basic computer software, information and communication technologies. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates verbally and in writing regarding the sector using foreign language knowledge. | 2 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ensures guest satisfaction using customer relationship management principles. | 4 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Be sensitive to differences between people and cultures, show tolerance and respect. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It measures the impact of the tourism sector on the country's economy and transportation services. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Acts within the framework of tourism law, consumer rights and professional ethical rules. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with the environmentally sensitive and sustainable tourism approach. | |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses teamwork, leadership and problem-solving skills effectively. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | He/she is aware of entrepreneurship, professional development and career management and constantly improves himself/herself in this direction. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic economic concepts | Reading the relevant units in the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 2 | Tourism supply and features | Reading the relevant units in the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Tourism demand and characteristics | Reading the relevant units in the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Balance in the tourism market | Reading the relevant units in the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Consumer theory and tourism | Reading the relevant units in the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Producer theory and tourism | Reading the relevant units in the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Markets | Reading the relevant units in the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Repetition of the relevant units in the textbook | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Field of activity of the tourism industry | Reading the relevant units in the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | The place and importance of tourism in the economy | Reading the relevant units in the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Economic impacts and measurement of tourism | Reading the relevant units in the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Planning and policy in tourism | Reading the relevant units in the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Growth and development in tourism | Reading the relevant units in the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Tourism and welfare | Reading the relevant units in the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Sustainable tourism | Reading the relevant units in the textbook | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Final Exams | Repetition of the relevant units in the textbook | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final Exams | Repetition of the relevant units in the textbook | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 7 | 7 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 18 | 18 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 111 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 4,44 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||