Sociology
Bachelor	TR-NQF-HE: Level 6	QF-EHEA: First Cycle	EQF-LLL: Level 6

General course introduction information

Course Code:

SOS346

Course Name:

Sociology of Tourism

Course Semester:

Spring

Course Credits:

Theoretical	Practical	Credit	ECTS
3	0	3	5

Language of instruction:

Course Requisites:

Does the Course Require Work Experience?:

Type of course:

Department Elective

Course Level:

Bachelor

TR-NQF-HE:6. Master`s Degree

QF-EHEA:First Cycle

EQF-LLL:6. Master`s Degree

Mode of Delivery:

Face to face

Course Coordinator :

Prof. Dr. ESRA KÖTEN

Course Lecturer(s):

Dr.Öğr.Üyesi CEM ZAFER

Course Assistants:

Course Objective and Content

Course Objectives:	To analyze the sociological dimensions of tourism To be able to examine the relationship between tourism, economy and environment To analyze the sociological aspects of tourism policy in the world and Turkey
Course Content:	Define tourism according to different sociological perspectives. Explains the concepts of free time and tourism sociologically Explain the relations between tourism, culture and cultural heritage. Explains the economic, social and cultural effects of tourism on local communities. Explains the relations between tourism and consumption

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;

Learning Outcomes

1 - Knowledge
Theoretical - Conceptual
1) Explains the economic, social and cultural effects of tourism on local communities.
2) Define tourism according to different sociological perspectives.
3) Explain the concepts of free time and tourism as sociological.
4) Define of tourism according to different sociological perspectives .
5) Explain the relationship between tourism and consumption.
2 - Skills
Cognitive - Practical
3 - Competences
Communication and Social Competence
Learning Competence
Field Specific Competence
Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility

Lesson Plan

Week	Subject	Related Preparation
1)	Basic concepts about tourism	Materyal:Avcıkurt, Cevdet (2009) “Turizm Sosyolojisi” Detay Yayıncılık.
2)	Tourism development in the historical process	Materyal:Avcıkurt, Cevdet (2009) “Turizm Sosyolojisi” Detay Yayıncılık.
3)	Types of tourism	Materyal:Avcıkurt, Cevdet (2009) “Turizm Sosyolojisi” Detay Yayıncılık.
4)	Relation of tourism with other disciplines Tourist view and consumption of venues	Materyal: John Urry (2014), “Turizm Tüketimi”, “Turizm, Seyahat ve Modern Özne”, “Doğanın Tüketilmesi” Mekânları Tüketmek (çev. Rahmi G. Öğdül) içinde (s. 193- 226). İstanbul: Ayrıntı. John Urry (2009), “Turizm Tüketimi”, “Turizm, Seyahat ve Modern Özne”, “Doğanın Tüketilmesi” Mekânları Tüketmek (çev. Enis Tataroğlu, İbrahim Yıldız) içinde (s. 13-36 ve 217-243). Ankara: BilgeSu. Seyirlik Turist Filmi, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2121382/?ref_=kw_li_tt Özdemir, Mehmet, Turizmin Türkiye’nin Sosyo-Ekonomik Yapısına Etkileri, Ankara. Özdemir, Mehmet, Turizme Fiske Taşları, Ankara: RekmayLtd.Şt.
5)	Industrial Revolution and tourism relations	Materyal:Avcıkurt, Cevdet (2009) “Turizm Sosyolojisi” Detay Yayıncılık.
6)	The effects of tourism on social and economic structure	Materyal:Avcıkurt, Cevdet (2009) “Turizm Sosyolojisi” Detay Yayıncılık.
7)	The effects of tourism on social and economic structure	Materyal:Avcıkurt, Cevdet (2009) “Turizm Sosyolojisi” Detay Yayıncılık.
8)	MIDTERM	Avcıkurt, Cevdet (2009) “Turizm Sosyolojisi” Detay Yayıncılık.
9)	Turkey's social and economic structure effects	Materyal:Avcıkurt, Cevdet (2009) “Turizm Sosyolojisi” Detay Yayıncılık.
10)	Globalization and tourism	Materyal:Avcıkurt, Cevdet (2009) “Turizm Sosyolojisi” Detay Yayıncılık.
11)	Tourism and environment	Materyal:Avcıkurt, Cevdet (2009) “Turizm Sosyolojisi” Detay Yayıncılık.
12)	Space and Foreign	Materyal:Avcıkurt, Cevdet (2009) “Turizm Sosyolojisi” Detay Yayıncılık.
13)	Tourism as an object of consumption	Materyal:Avcıkurt, Cevdet (2009) “Turizm Sosyolojisi” Detay Yayıncılık.
14)	Student Presentations	Avcıkurt, Cevdet (2009) “Turizm Sosyolojisi” Detay Yayıncılık.

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks:

Avcıkurt, Cevdet (2009) “Turizm Sosyolojisi” Detay Yayıncılık.

References:

John Urry (2014), “Turizm Tüketimi”, “Turizm, Seyahat ve Modern Özne”, “Doğanın Tüketilmesi” Mekânları Tüketmek (çev. Rahmi G. Öğdül) içinde (s. 193- 226). İstanbul: Ayrıntı. John Urry (2009), “Turizm Tüketimi”, “Turizm, Seyahat ve Modern Özne”, “Doğanın Tüketilmesi” Mekânları Tüketmek (çev. Enis Tataroğlu, İbrahim Yıldız) içinde (s. 13-36 ve 217-243). Ankara: BilgeSu. Seyirlik Turist Filmi, http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2121382/?ref_=kw_li_tt
Özdemir, Mehmet, Turizmin Türkiye’nin Sosyo-Ekonomik Yapısına Etkileri, Ankara. Özdemir, Mehmet, Turizme Fiske Taşları, Ankara: RekmayLtd.Şt.

Course-Program Learning Outcome Relationship

Learning Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
Program Outcomes
1) Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.
2) Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.
3) Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4) Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5) Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6) Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7) Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8) Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9) Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10) Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Course - Learning Outcome Relationship

No Effect	1 Lowest	2 Low	3 Average	4 High	5 Highest

	Program Outcomes	Level of Contribution
1)	Gains the ability to interpret social developments with the theoretical knowledge that is acquired and a critical perspective.	5
2)	Has knowledge about other disciplines and is open to lifelong learning to be able to success interdisciplinary work.	5
3)	Has the ability to observe social, scientific and ethical values in the stages of data collection, interpretation and announcement while conducting research in the field.
4)	Graduates with a good knowledge of at least one foreign language and one foreign language at the entry level.
5)	Gains a professional perspective with good observation ability and empathy.
6)	Gains the ability to collect local, national and international data and conduct research in the field of social science.
7)	Can make explanations to expert or non-expert audiences about their field or social issues, inform them and convey their thoughts, problems and solutions clearly in written and oral form.
8)	Adopts various internship programs and applied studies.
9)	Gains knowledge to work as a researcher, consultant or expert in the public or private sector.
10)	Complies with the ethical rules accepted and encouraged by TÜBİTAK, YÖK and TÜBA and universal science within the context of research, and education.

Learning Activity and Teaching Methods

Expression
Lesson
Q&A / Discussion

Assessment & Grading Methods and Criteria

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

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	Workload
Course Hours	14	42
Midterms	1	40
Paper Submission	1	2
Final	1	60
Total Workload		144