Generel Tourism Information
Tourist Guidance
Vocational School of Kartepe Tourism
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generel Tourism Information | OMP109 | Compulsory | Associate degree | 1 | Fall | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Mehmet BOYRAZ
Assistant Prof. Dr. Tülay POLAT ÜZÜMCÜ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Describe the basic concepts related to tourism.
2) Discuss the economical, social and physical effects of tourism.
3) Makes analyse the development of tourism activities in Turkey and their current dimensions.
4) Evaluates the future of tourism.
5) Control studies and evaluates the studies.
6) Knows the historical development of tourism in the world.
6) Knows the historical development of tourism in the world.
6) Knows the historical development of tourism in the world.
6) Knows the historical development of tourism in the world.
6) Knows the historical development of tourism in the world.
6) Knows the historical development of tourism in the world.
6) Knows the historical development of tourism in the world.
6) Knows the historical development of tourism in the world.
10) Knows the historical development of tourism in the world.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Hospitality Managment
Course Contents
What is tourism and tourist and their specialities, factors that effect tourism, accomodation, classifications of travel and catering industries, supply and demand in tourism, effects of tourism on society, and physical environment and problems of tourism industry.
Weekly Schedule
1) General Information and Introduction about the Course2) Tourism and Tourist Concepts, Tourist Typologies, Sciences that are Related to Tourism
3) Development of Tourism and Reasons for Tourism Movements
4) Types of Tourism
5) Tourism Supply
6) Tourism Demand
7) The Relationship between Tourism and Economic, Social and Physical Environment
8) Midterm
9) Touristic Product and Elements, Structure of the Tourism Industry in Turkey
10) Tourism in Turkey before the Republic (Before 1923), Tourism in Turkey from the Republic to the Development Plans (From 1923 to the 1960s)
11) Tourism in Turkey in Development Plans
12) Türkiye Tourism Strategy 2023-Purpose, Importance and Targets, Action Plan
13) International and National Tourism Organizations/Associations and Activities
14) New Trends in Tourism in the World and in Turkey: International Tourism and Future Trends
15) Final Exam
16) Final Exams
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Kozak, N., Kozak A., M., & Kozak, M. (2021). GENEL TURİZM İlkeler ve Kavramlar (21. Baskı), Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
2- Çakıcı, C. (Eda). (2021). Kavramlar ve Örneklerle GENEL TURİZM (2. Baskı), Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Case Study
6) Self Study
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
30% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required