Information Package

Program of Tourism and Travel Services

TUSE103

INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM

Course Code
TUSE103
Semester
First Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
6
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelAssociate Degree
Year of Study1
SemesterFirst Term (Fall)
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Learn the general knowledge of the tourism industry and businesses,
  2. Learn about the classification of tourism and tourism enterprises,
  3. Comprehend economic, social and environmental impacts of tourism,ü
  4. Learn about current issues and problems in the field of tourism,
  5. Can make a general assessment about the size of tourism.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionTo teach the key concepts and participants that are involved in tourism industry, facilities, and elements of tourism, and to prepare students about hotel management and related courses which they will take in future are the main objectives of this course.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction to Tourism Industry
2nd Week Management and Organization in Tourism Operations
3rd Week Development of Tourism Industry
4th Week Classifying Tourism and Tourism Operations
5th Week Economical Impacts of Tourism
6th Week Social Impacts of Tourism
7th Week Midterm
8th Week Environmental Impacts of Tourism
9th Week Organizations in Tourism Industry
10th Week Problems of Tourism Industry
11th Week Problems of Tourism Industry
12th Week Current Issues in Tourism
13th Week Current Issues in Tourism
14th Week Conclusion
Recommended or Required Reading1. McIntosh, R. W. & Goeldner, C. R. (1999). Tourism principles, practices, philosophies. USA: John Wiley & Sons.
2. Kozak, N., Kozak, M., Kozak M. (2011). Genel Turizm İlkeler ve Kavramlar, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Questions/Answers
  • Presentation
  • Project
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Assignment 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
Preparation for Final exam 1 50 50
Course hours 15 3 45
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 50 50
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework 1 35 35
Workshop
Project
Total Work Load182
Total Work Load / 30 (h)6.06
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
LO1 LO2 LO3 LO4 LO5
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K2 X
K3 X X X
K4 X X
K5 X
K6 X X
K7 X
K8 X
K9 X
K10 X
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K12 X
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