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| Code | TSP234 |
| Name | World Geography |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 4. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (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 |
Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DİĞDEM ESKİYÖRÜK
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
The general aim of the course is to gain a general understanding of the general characteristics of continents and countries, natural, limited and other man-made resources of world tourism, and regional patterns of world tourism.
Course Content
Natural geographical resources of tourism, natural resources of world tourism, historical, cultural and other human-made resources in tourism, access to attractions in tourism, regional patterns of world tourism, tourism in Europe, tourism in Asia Pacific region, tourism in America, tourism in Africa, tourism in Middle East
Course Precondition
No prerequisites for the course
Resources
Tourism Geography, Atatürk University Open Education Faculty Publication, Erzurum, 2020
Notes
Lecture notes and lecture presentation
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the natural geographical resources of tourism in terms of climatic resources. |
| LO02 | Gives examples of natural resources of world tourism. |
| LO03 | Indicates historical, cultural and other man-made resources in tourism. |
| LO04 | Evaluates access to attractions, accommodation and other factors in tourism |
| LO05 | Explain the regional patterns of world tourism. |
| LO06 | It gives examples of tourism attractions and destinations in the European region. |
| LO07 | It gives examples of tourism attractions and destinations in Americas region. |
| LO08 | It gives examples of tourism attractions and destinations in the Asia Pacific region. |
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. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic strategies in tourism marketing, sales and customer relations. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts operational processes related to travel agencies, tour operators and accommodation businesses. | 2 |
| 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. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ensures guest satisfaction using customer relationship management principles. | 3 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Be sensitive to differences between people and cultures, show tolerance and respect. | 5 |
| 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 | Natural Geography Sources of World Tourism: Climatic Resources | Examining and researching the relevant topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | Natural Resources of World Tourism: Coasts and Others | Examining and researching the relevant topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 3 | Historical, Cultural and Other Human-Made Resources in World Tourism | Examining and researching the relevant topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 4 | Access to Attractions, Accommodation and Other Factors in World Tourism | Examining and researching the relevant topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 5 | Regional Pattern of World Tourism: Europe | Examining and researching the relevant topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 6 | Regional Pattern of World Tourism: Asia-Pacific | Examining and researching the relevant topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 7 | Regional Pattern of World Tourism: The Americas | Examining and researching the relevant topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | Topic repetition | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Asia Continent and Country Case Study | Examining and researching the relevant topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 10 | European Continent and Country Case Study | Examining and researching the relevant topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 11 | African Continent and Country Case Study | Examining and researching the relevant topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 12 | North America Continent and Country Case Study | Examining and researching the relevant topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 13 | South America Continent and Country Case Study | Examining and researching the relevant topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 14 | Oceania and Case Study | Examining and researching the relevant topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 15 | Antarctica | Examining and researching the relevant topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 16 | Final Exams | Topic repetition | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Final Exams | Topic repetition | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
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) | 14 | 2 | 28 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 8 | 8 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 24 | 24 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 88 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,52 | ||
| ECTS | 4 ECTS | ||