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Program of Tourism and Hotel Management

TOİ161

SEMINAR

Course Code
TOİ161
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
4
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS4
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. (Designs a scientific research framework involving qualitative, quantitative, and mixed research methods by identifying current problems in the tourism sector.
  2. Conducts literature reviews using national and international scientific databases; builds a theoretical background on sectoral concepts such as greenwashing, consumer trust, and sustainability.
  3. Transforms the acquired scientific findings into a seminar report fully compliant with academic writing rules, the APA referencing system, and research ethics (avoiding plagiarism).
  4. Presents the research results to an audience effectively and confidently using visual materials suitable for the target audience and professional English/Turkish terminology.
  5. Critically evaluates the academic presentations of colleagues from different cultures and disciplines, asks analytical questions, and manages a constructive discussion environment.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThis course aims for students to investigate a specific problem or trend in the tourism industry using academic research methods and report their findings at professional standards. Research ethics, literature review, and academic presentation techniques are conducted practically. Within the scope of the course learning outcomes, students solidify their competencies in proving their sectoral and academic adaptation by transferring their entire interdisciplinary theoretical knowledge into an independent project and in conducting research guided by a lifelong learning philosophy.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Seminar: What is Academic Research? Topic Selection
2nd Week Methodology in Tourism Research: Qualitative, Quantitative & Mixed Approaches
3rd Week Using Scientific Databases (EBSCO, Scopus) and Literature Review
4th Week Identifying Current Sectoral Issues (e.g., Sustainability, Consumer Trust)
5th Week Academic Writing Rules, Formatting Requirements, and APA 7 Referencing
6th Week Scientific Research Ethics, Avoiding Plagiarism, and Reporting
7th Week Effective Presentation Techniques, Body Language, and Visual Design
8th Week Midterm Exam - Submission of Research Proposal / Draft
9th Week Seminar Presentations and Peer Review I
10th Week Seminar Presentations and Peer Review II
11th Week Seminar Presentations and Peer Review III
12th Week Seminar Presentations and Peer Review IV
13th Week Seminar Presentations and Peer Review V
14th Week Evaluating Feedback and Editing the Final Seminar Report
Recommended or Required Reading1. Altunışık, R., Coşkun, R., Bayraktaroğlu, S., & Yıldırım, E. (2022). Sosyal bilimlerde araştırma yöntemleri: SPSS uygulamalı (10. Baskı). Sakarya Yayıncılık.
2. Kozak, N. (2021). Akademik araştırma ve yazım: Turizm öğrencileri ve araştırmacıları için rehber (5. Baskı). Detay Yayıncılık.
3. Özdemir, G., & Yılmaz, H. (2023). Konaklama sektöründe çevre dostu otel (green hotel), sessiz yeşil aklama (silent greenwashing) ve tüketici güveni ilişkisinin karma yöntemle incelenmesi. Turizm Akademik Dergisi, 10(2), 145-162.
4. Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2023). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (6th ed.). SAGE Publications.
5. Veal, A. J. (2018). Research methods for leisure and tourism: A practical guide (5th ed.). Pearson.
6. American Psychological Association (APA). (2020). Publication manual of the American Psychological Association (7th ed.). https://doi.org/10.1037/0000165-000
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Case Study
  • Problem Solving
  • Report Preparation
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Total(%) 30
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 30
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 70
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 3 42
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours 14 3 42
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Report writing 1 34 34
Total Work Load120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4
ECTS Credit of the Course4
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No

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