MTUR105 Introduction To TourismIstanbul Okan UniversityDegree Programs Architectural RestorationGeneral Information For StudentsDiploma SupplementErasmus Policy StatementNational Qualifications
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Associate TR-NQF-HE: Level 5 QF-EHEA: Short Cycle EQF-LLL: Level 5

General course introduction information

Course Code: MTUR105
Course Name: Introduction To Tourism
Course Semester: Fall
Course Credits:
Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
3 0 3 5
Language of instruction: TR
Course Requisites:
Does the Course Require Work Experience?: No
Type of course: Department/Faculty Elective
Course Level:
Associate TR-NQF-HE:5. Master`s Degree QF-EHEA:Short Cycle EQF-LLL:5. Master`s Degree
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Öğr.Gör. GÜLDEREN ARCA
Course Lecturer(s):
Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives: The aim of the course is to analyze the tourism events, to examine comparative environmental factors, to analyze case studies, and to implement them in a way to be trained as an intermediate staff in the Tourism Sector.
Course Content: Information about Tourism, Tourist and Tourism Definitions
• Historical Development of Tourism
• Tourism Organizations
• Sectoral Definitions of Tourism
• Supply and Demand Concepts
• Supply and demand in tourism
• What is Tourism Product?
• Characteristics of tourism products
• Characteristics of Tourism Products
• Examination of Ethics in Tourism
• Tourism Organizations
• Travel Systems
• Accommodation types in the world,
• Tourism and other interdisciplinary links
• International Organization structure
• Examination of TURSAB reports related to General Tourism.
• Types of Travel Agents in Turkey
• Various terms and abbreviations related to tourism

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
Learning Outcomes
1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
1) Comment on the general situation of tourism.
2) • Interprets the relations of the period before and after the Industrial Revolution.
3) Have knowledge about various tourism products in Turkey and in the world.
4) • Have knowledge about the concept of ethics. Understands the importance of this concept in the Tourism Sector.
5) • comment on accommodation systems in tourism sector.
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) General information about tourism. Definitions of Tourism and Tourist Recourse Book
2) • General information about tourism • Tourism in the world • Tourism Concept in Turkey Recourse Book
3) • Historical Development of Tourism in the World Recourse Book
4) • Tourism Organizations • Sectoral Definitions of Tourism • Supply and Demand Concepts • Supply and demand in tourism Recourse Book
5) What is Tourism Product? • Property of tourism products • Characteristics of Tourism Products Recourse Book
7) The concept of ethics in tourism and its explanation Recourse Book
8) MIDTERM
9) Tourism Organizations • Travel Systems • Accommodation types around the world Recourse Book
10) • Tourism and other interdisciplinary links • International Organization structure • Examination of TURSAB reports related to General Tourism Recourse Book
11) What is the Food and Beverage Enterprises system. • Comparison with examples in the world • Review of TURSAB's report on gastronomy Recourse Book
12) Various terms and abbreviations related to tourism Recourse Book
13) • Various terms and abbreviations related to tourism Recourse Book
14) .Various terms and abbreviations related to tourism . Review of the topic Resource Book
15) FINAL EXAMINATION

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Kaynak Kitap
References: Recourse Book

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes

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Program Outcomes
1) To be able to contribute as an intermediate staff in conservation and restoration field.
2) To be able to comment on conservation, historical environmental protection, traditional building materials, architecture and art history
3) To be able to exchange information with institutions and organizations providing services related to their profession.
4) Having the ability to work effectively both individually and in teamwork and to have self-confidence to undertake disciplined responsibilities
5) To be able to comment on restoration techniques.
6) Ability to work in the construction sites related to the restoration area.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) To be able to contribute as an intermediate staff in conservation and restoration field.
2) To be able to comment on conservation, historical environmental protection, traditional building materials, architecture and art history
3) To be able to exchange information with institutions and organizations providing services related to their profession.
4) Having the ability to work effectively both individually and in teamwork and to have self-confidence to undertake disciplined responsibilities
5) To be able to comment on restoration techniques.
6) Ability to work in the construction sites related to the restoration area.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Homework

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

Written Exam (Open-ended questions, multiple choice, true-false, matching, fill in the blanks, sequencing)
Presentation
Bilgisayar Destekli Sunum

Assessment & Grading

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Midterms 1 % 40
Final 1 % 60
total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
total % 100

Workload and ECTS Credit Grading

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 10 3 30
Study Hours Out of Class 20 3 60
Presentations / Seminar 20 3 60
Quizzes 2 1 2
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 1 1
Total Workload 154