GAZI UNIVERSITY INFORMATION PACKAGE - 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR

COURSE DESCRIPTION
WORLD TOURISM FLOWS/REH 252
Course Title: WORLD TOURISM FLOWS
Credits 2 ECTS 3
Semester 4 Compulsory/Elective Elective
COURSE INFO
 -- LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
  Turkish
 -- NAME OF LECTURER(S)
  Asst. Prof. Dr. M Murat KIZANLIKLI
 -- WEB SITE(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  http://www.websitem.gazi.edu.tr/site/muratkizanlikli
 -- EMAIL(S) OF LECTURER(S)
  muratkizanlikli@gazi.edu.tr
 -- LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT
To explain the basic notions
To be informed of the past, present and future of tourism in the world.
To be informed of the past, present and future of tourism in Turkey.
To evaluate of the past, present and future of tourism as general





 -- MODE OF DELIVERY
  The mode of delivery of this course is Face to face
 -- PREREQUISITES AND CO-REQUISITES
  There is no prerequisite or co-requisite for this course
 -- RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENTS
  There is no recommended optional programme component for this course
 --COURSE CONTENT
1. Week  The objective and the scope of the course
2. Week  Present tourism movements in the world
3. Week  Present tourism movements in the world
4. Week  The impacts of technological development on world tourism movements
5. Week  The effects of the increase in population, trade and education level on tourism movements
6. Week  The place of alternative tourism in destination choice
7. Week  Sustainable tourism in the changing world
8. Week  Midterm Exam
9. Week  The place of China and the Far-east in world tourism movements
10. Week  The place of Africa in world tourism movements
11. Week  The place of Europe in world tourism movements
12. Week  The place of Americas in world tourism movements
13. Week  The place of the Mediterranean basin in world tourism movements
14. Week  The effect of economic and political crises on world tourism movements
15. Week  The future direction of world tourism movements
16. Week  Final Exam
 -- RECOMMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
  Richard Sharpley, The Study of Tourism: Past Trends and Future Directions (Contemporary Geographies of Leisure, Tourism and Mobility) A. J. Burkart, Tourism: Past, Present and Future Atul Saxena, New Trends in Tourism and Hotel Industry
 -- PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
  Lecture, Question & Answer, Demonstration, Drill - Practise
 -- WORK PLACEMENT(S)
  Not Applicable
 -- ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
 
Quantity
Percentage
 Mid-terms
1
40
 Assignment
0
0
 Exercises
0
0
 Projects
0
0
 Practice
0
0
 Quiz
0
0
 Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade  
40
 Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade  
60
 -- WORKLOAD
 Efficiency  Total Week Count  Weekly Duration (in hour)  Total Workload in Semester
 Theoretical Study Hours of Course Per Week
16
2
32
 Practising Hours of Course Per Week
0
 Reading
0
 Searching in Internet and Library
16
1
16
 Designing and Applying Materials
0
 Preparing Reports
0
 Preparing Presentation
0
 Presentation
0
 Mid-Term and Studying for Mid-Term
1
12
12
 Final and Studying for Final
1
15
15
 Other
0
 TOTAL WORKLOAD: 
75
 TOTAL WORKLOAD / 25: 
3
 ECTS: 
3
 -- COURSE'S CONTRIBUTION TO PROGRAM
NO
 PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1
2
3
4
5
1Have an understanding of the structure of the tourism industry, how it functions, and its significance for the development of the country.X
2Demonstrate reading, listening, speaking and writing skills in one foreign language (English, German or French) at least at the level of B2 of European Language Portfolio.X
3Have an understanding of the basic concepts, theories, principles and facts within the context of management, economics, and social psychology.X
4Demonstrate effective use of both basic and professional information and communication technologies and software.X
5Understand, analyze and interpret the cultures, history, religions, and the art of the civilisations that have lived in Turkey.X
6Have detailed knowledge of the geography of both the World and the Turkey.X
7Plan, implement and control a tour.X
8Communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing effectively and demonstrate effective presentation skills.X
9Recognize, understand, and communicate with different cultures.X
10Understand and apply national and international law, regulations and professional standards related to tourist guiding.X
11Describe, synthesize, analyze, interpret and evaluate data and information professionally.X
12Work effectively both independently and with others.X
13Have the qualifications to manage and organize the organizations in the travel businesses.X
14Have general business knowledge.X
15Understands strategies for management and marketing in the field of travel management.X
16Have knowledge of basic law related to tourism businesses.X
17Understands the relationship between tourism and environment, is aware of the necessary practices for a more livable environment and applies them when necessary.X
18Have the ability to think analytically in the field of tourism.X
19Have basic knowledge about home country cuisine and world cuisines.X
20Have a basic knowledge of the document and the accounting system in the travel agencies.X