The aim of this course is to gain an overview of international tourism businesses and to examine tourism movements in the world.
Prerequisite(s)
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Corequisite(s)
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Special Requisite(s)
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Instructor(s)
Lecturer Raif Bakova
Course Assistant(s)
Arş. Gör. İsmail Ertek
Schedule
Thursday, 16.00-18.00
Office Hour(s)
b.sahin@iku.edu.tr
i.ertek@iku.edu.tr
Teaching Methods and Techniques
Lecture and Discussion
Principle Sources
Prof. Dr. Kurban Ünlüönen, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Tayfun ve Prof. Dr. Arzu Kılıçlar, Turizm Ekonomisi, Nobel Yayınları, 2018.
Dr. Ozan Bahar, Dr. Metin Kozak, Uluslararası Turizm ve Rekabet Edilebilirlik, Detay Yayıncılık, 2005.
Other Sources
Course Schedules
Week
Contents
Learning Methods
1. Week
International Tourism and Basic Concepts
Oral Presentation, Discussion
2. Week
Globalization and Tourism: Features of Global Tourism
Oral Presentation, Discussion
3. Week
Economic Analysis of the Tourism Sector
Oral Presentation, Discussion
4. Week
Tourism Supply and Demand
Oral Presentation, Discussion
5. Week
The Importance and Economic Impact of Tourist Expenditures for Country Economies
Oral Presentation, Discussion
6. Week
Expected Developments in Tourism and Related Sectors After the Epidemic
Oral Presentation, Discussion
7. Week
Alternative Tourism Activities and Its Importance
Oral Presentation, Discussion
8. Week
Midterm Exam
9. Week
Midterm Exam
10. Week
Student Presentations: International Tourism Movements and Turkey
Oral Presentation, Discussion
11. Week
Student Presentations: Socio-Cultural Effects of International Tourism
Oral Presentation, Discussion
12. Week
Student Presentations: Competition in International Tourism
Oral Presentation, Discussion
13. Week
Student Presentations: Environmental Effects of Tourism Development and Sustainability
Oral Presentation, Discussion
14. Week
General Evaluation
Discussion
15. Week
Final Exams
16. Week
Final Exams
17. Week
Final Exams
Assessments
Evaluation tools
Quantity
Weight(%)
Homework / Term Projects / Presentations
1
10
Project(s)
1
30
Attendance
10
10
Final Exam
1
50
Program Outcomes
PO-1
OP-1. Comprehends both theoretical and applied subjects in international trade at the advanced level, and uses his/her knowledge when necessary.
PO-2
OP-2. Analyses basic concepts and data related to International Trade and Economics by scientific methods, interprets those with analytically, and evaluates those with regard to economic issues.
PO-3
OP-3. Express his/her thoughts, comments and evaluations related to International Trade discipline both in written and oral forms.
PO-4
OP-4. Defines current problems, and proposes solutions which are supported by evidence and research based quantitative and qualitative data.
PO-5
OP-5. Inspects how public and private sector enterprises engaged in trade activities operates in practice, and evaluates the continuities and the dynamism in these sectors.
PO-6
OP-6. Defines and tracks local, regional (such as European Union or Middle East) and global issues from the point of political economics, and relates these issues to each other.
PO-7
OP-7. Possesses sufficient knowledge in other disciplines related to International Trade (such as Economics, Finance, International Business and Law), and reports this information.
PO-8
OP-8. Follows publications and research in International Trade, Globalisation and Financial Systems in the English language, and communicates with his/her colleagues internationally.
PO-9
OP-9. Uses a second language (Russian, Chinese, etc.) at the intermediate level.
PO-10
OP-10. Possesses ethical principles and scientific values in collection, interpretation and release of data.
Learning Outcomes
LO-1
Analyze global and national issues affecting tourism activities.
LO-2
Define tourism and its importance as an economic activity.
LO-3
Express what the tourism supply and demand factors.
LO-4
Evaluate the positive and negative effects of the tourism sector on international and national economies.
LO-5
Interpret the developments in the tourism sector in the world.
LO-6
Evaluate the place and importance in the future of Turkey in the world of international tourism and tourism.
