Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / TUİ534 - TOURISM MANAGEMENT

Code: TUİ534 Course Title: INTERNATIONAL TOURISM Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Spring Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer ŞULE AYDİN (suleaydin@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s) ŞULE AYDİN,
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The objective is to equip students with comprehensive knowledge on international tourism movements, tourism demand, international travel planning, tourist behavior, globalization, international travel organizations, the global travel market, online distribution channels, international competitive strategies, tour operators, and global crises.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Knows the activities that need to be planned for a destination within the scope of international promotion. PO-1 Have a deeper understanding of tourism and its related fields.
PO-3 Develop creative and practical solutions for contemporary issues in the tourism industry.
PO-4 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-5 Have a detailed understanding of tourism policies and plans both at macro and micro levels.
PO-8 Conduct a study on issues which necessitates expertise in the field of tourism both independently and with others.
PO-10 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
Examination
Presentation
LO-2 Knows the current activities conducted for international promotion in the world and in Turkey. PO-3 Develop creative and practical solutions for contemporary issues in the tourism industry.
PO-4 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-8 Conduct a study on issues which necessitates expertise in the field of tourism both independently and with others.
PO-10 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-14 Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
Examination
Oral Examination
Presentation
LO-3 Know the tools used in the definition of international tourism. PO-3 Develop creative and practical solutions for contemporary issues in the tourism industry.
PO-4 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
Examination
Oral Examination
Presentation
LO-4 Get information about institutions related to international promotion in Turkey PO-3 Develop creative and practical solutions for contemporary issues in the tourism industry.
PO-4 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-8 Conduct a study on issues which necessitates expertise in the field of tourism both independently and with others.
PO-10 Analyze, critically interpret and evaluate the knowledge and skills they have gained.
PO-14 Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
Examination
Oral Examination
Presentation
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
In this course, students will be provided with knowledge on international tourism movements, international tourism enterprises, international tourism competition and strategies, and global crises. Additionally, case studies will be analyzed, and international and regional assessments will be conducted to reinforce the topics.
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 An overview of tourism development in Turkey Narration Method
2 Development of International Tourism Narration Method
3 International touristic definition plan and its stages Homework presentation, question-answer, discussion
4 Advertising in international tourism promotion Homework presentation, question-answer, discussion
5 Other tools used in tourist promotion (public relations, lobbying, fairs, etc.) Homework presentation, question-answer, discussion
6 International Tourism Organizations Homework presentation, question-answer, discussion
7 Rules to be followed for a successful international tourist promotion Homework presentation, question-answer, discussion
8 mid-term exam
9 Turkey's international tourist promotion activities Homework presentation, question-answer, discussion
10 International Tourism Competition Market Homework presentation, question-answer, discussion
11 Online Channels in International Tourism Homework presentation, question-answer, discussion
12 Activities of Turkey's official tourism promotion portal goturkey.com and other relevant institutions and organizations Homework presentation, question-answer, discussion
13 Crises in International Tourism Homework presentation, question-answer, discussion
14 Goals and targets for tourism promotion in Türkiye Tourism Strategy (2025) Homework presentation, question-answer, discussion
15 General evaluation Q&A, discussion
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
1 1. Bahar, O. ve Kozak, M. (2005). Uluslararası Turizm ve Rekabet Edilebilirlik, Detay Yayıncılık 2. Pırnar, İ. (2013). Uluslararası Turizm İşletmeciliği, Nobel Yayıncılık 3. www.world-tourism.org Dünya Turizm Örgütü Yayınları
2 2. Yvette Reisinger (2009); İnternational Tourism Cultures and Behaviour, Butterworth-Heinemann publications, Bulington, USA
3 3. Pırnar, İ. (2013). Uluslararası Turizm İşletmeciliği. Nobel Yayıncılık.
4 4. Boyd, D. (2017). International Tourism: A Contemporary Approach. Larsen and Keller Education. ISBN: 978-1635491562.
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop 8 1 40
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper 16 1 60
9.Project
final exam

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 14 42
Outside Class
       a) Reading 4 8 32
       b) Search in internet/Library 4 8 32
       c) Performance Project 3 5 15
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 4 5 20
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 3 4 12
mid-term exam 1 1 1
Own study for final exam 4 5 20
final exam 1 1 1
0
0
Total work load; 175