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| Unit | ADANA VOCATIONAL SCHOOL |
| Tourism and travel services | |
| Code | TSP231 |
| Name | Current issues in tourism |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 3. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Halime EŞİYOK |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Halime EŞİYOK
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
It aims to provide the ability to produce innovative solutions by following current developments in the tourism sector and to adapt to changing tourism dynamics.
Course Content
Tourism effects on the physical environment, Tourism economic effects, Tourism social effects, Tourism and education, Work and social security rights and problems of employees working in tourism enterprises, Tourism enterprises' problems related to the application: Ethics, Application of technological developments in tourism, Crisis and crisis in tourism, All-inclusive system in tourism: Advantages and disadvantages, Tourism enterprises' problems related to the application: quality, satisfaction, Tourism enterprises' problems related to the application: management, Security and terrorism in the tourism sector, Future of tourism in Turkey.
Course Precondition
The course has no prerequisites.
Resources
Çilesiz, E., & Arıkan, E. (Ed.). (2021). Current Issues and Approaches in Tourism-2. Çizgi Bookstore. Karakaş, A., & Aslan, A. (2023). Current Developments in Tourism. Eğitim Publishing House. Related lecture notes, Halime EŞİYOK.
Notes
Ateş, A., & Akmeşe, K. A. (Eds.). (2020). Current Issues in Tourism. IKSAD Publishing House. Articles, congress books.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Follows and analyzes current developments and global trends in the tourism sector. |
| LO02 | Evaluates sustainability, ecotourism and responsible tourism practices in tourism. |
| LO03 | Explains the effects of technologies such as digital transformation, artificial intelligence, big data and blockchain on the tourism sector. |
| LO04 | Analyzes changing consumer behavior and new business models in tourism. |
| LO05 | Evaluates alternative tourism types (gastronomy tourism, health tourism, rural tourism, etc.) and discusses their applicability. |
| LO06 | Understand the effects of climate change and the importance of environmentally friendly practices in tourism. |
| LO07 | Analyzes legal regulations, consumer rights and ethical rules in the tourism sector. |
| LO08 | Conducts crisis management, destination security and risk analysis in tourism. |
| LO09 | Evaluates digital marketing, social media management and influencer impact in tourism. |
| LO10 | Realizes the importance of local people, cultural heritage and social sustainability issues in 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. | |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes the structure, functioning and main actors of the tourism sector. | |
| 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. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Effectively uses current reservation and ticketing systems used in the industry. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It follows digitalization and innovative technologies in the tourism sector and integrates them into applications. | 3 |
| 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. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ensures guest satisfaction using customer relationship management principles. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Be sensitive to differences between people and cultures, show tolerance and respect. | 3 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It measures the impact of the tourism sector on the country's economy and transportation services. | |
| 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. | 4 |
| 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 | Effects of tourism on the physical environment | Review of course information packets | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Economic impacts of tourism | Repetition of previous topics and review of source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 3 | Social impacts of tourism | Repetition of previous topics and review of source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 4 | Tourism and education | Repetition of previous topics and review of source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Labor and social security rights and problems of employees in tourism enterprises | Repetition of previous topics and review of source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 6 | Practical problems of tourism businesses: Ethics | Repetition of previous topics and review of source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Application of technological developments in tourism | Repetition of previous topics and review of source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Consumer problems and consumer rights in tourism | Repetition of previous topics and review of source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Crisis and crisis management in tourism | Repetition of previous topics and review of source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | All-inclusive system in tourism: Advantages and disadvantages | Repetition of previous topics and review of source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Application-related problems of tourism enterprises: quality, satisfaction | Repetition of previous topics and review of source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Practical problems of tourism businesses: management | Repetition of previous topics and review of source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Security and terrorism in the tourism sector | Repetition of previous topics and review of source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | The Future of Türkiye Tourism | Repetition of previous topics and review of source books | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 18 | 2 | 36 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 70 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,80 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||