TOURISM SOCIOLOGY

TOİ166

Course Code: TOİ166
Semester: -
Theory+Practice: 3 + 0
ECTS: 4

Course Type

Elective Course

Course Level

Associate Degree

Year of Study

Semester

ECTS

Name of Lecturer(s)

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

Explains the basic concepts, historical development, and the role of sociology in understanding tourism as a social phenomenon.
Analyzes the sociological motivations of tourists, consumer trust dynamics, and the impact of social class, culture, and lifestyle on travel choices.
Evaluates the socio-cultural impacts of tourism on host communities within the context of cultural commodification, authenticity, and social change.
Critically examines the sociological dimensions of sustainable tourism focusing on environmental ethics, social inequalities, and the societal repercussions of greenwashing practices.
Develops inclusive, ethical, and community-centered tourism models by utilizing mixed-method research approaches to understand the interaction between tourists and locals.

Mode of Delivery

Face to face

Prerequisites

Recommended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Description

This course evaluates the structural impacts of tourism on societies, "host-guest" relations, and cultural commodification processes within the framework of sociological theories. The societal dimension of the tourism phenomenon is examined from an interdisciplinary perspective. Through the course learning outcomes, students obtain the skills to analyze the socio-cultural dynamics of tourism movements by contextualizing them with the sociology discipline and to evaluate the societal impacts of the industry in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Course Contents

WEEK	TOPICS
1^st Week	Introduction to Tourism Sociology: Concepts and Theoretical Paradigms
2^nd Week	Historical Evolution of Leisure and Tourism in Society
3^rd Week	Sociological Motivations of Tourism and Tourist Typologies
4^th Week	Social Class, Culture, and Tourist Consumer Behavior
5^th Week	Tourist and Host Interaction: Social Exchange Theory
6^th Week	Cultural Commodification and the Quest for Authenticity
7^th Week	Socio-Cultural Impacts of Tourism on Host Communities
8^th Week	Midterm Exam
9^th Week	Tourism, Globalization, and Social Inequalities
10^th Week	The Sociology of Sustainable Tourism and Community Participation
11^th Week	CSR, Consumer Trust, and Greenwashing in Tourism
12^th Week	Modern and Postmodern Tourism Trends: Dark Tourism, Ecotourism
13^th Week	Mixed-Method Research Designs in Tourism Sociology
14^th Week	Future of Tourism Society: Digitalization, Crises, and Social Change

Recommended or Required Reading

1. Kozak, N., & Kozak, M. (Ed.). (2020). Turizm sosyolojisi. Detay Yayıncılık.
2. Şahin, E., & Yıldırım, A. (2022). Turizmin sosyolojik temelleri ve toplumsal değişim. Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık.
3. Özdemir, G., & Yılmaz, H. (2023). Sürdürülebilir turizmde yeşil aklama ve tüketici güveni: Karma yöntem araştırması. Turizm Akademik Dergisi, 11(2), 145-162.
4. Sharpley, R. (2018). Tourism, tourists and society (5th ed.). Routledge.
5. Cohen, E. (2019). The sociology of tourism: European origins and developments. Emerald Publishing.
6. Urry, J., & Larsen, J. (2011). The tourist gaze 3.0 (3rd ed.). SAGE Publications.

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lecture
Discussion
Presentation

Assessment Methods and Criteria

	Quantity	Percentage (%)
Mid-term	1	30
Project	1	20
Total(%)		50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)		50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)		50
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	1	17	17
Course hours	14	3	42
Preparation for Midterm exam	1	17	17
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam	1	1	1
Homework
Total Work Load			120
Total Work Load / 30 (h)			4
ECTS Credit of the Course			4

Language of Instruction

Turkish

Work Placement(s)

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