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Course unit title Level of course unit Course unit code Type of course unit Semester of course unit Local credit ECTS credit Syllabus
SPECIAL INTEREST TOURISM First cycle REH415.2 7 2.00 2.00 Print
   
Description of course unit
Prerequisites and course requisities There is no prerequisite for this course.
Language of instruction Turkish
Coordinator ACADEMIC STAFF ERŞAN YILDIZ
Lecturer(s) ACADEMIC STAFF ERŞAN YILDIZ
Teaching assitant(s)
Mode of delivery Online
Course objective To teach the basic concepts, features, classification, types, etc. related to special interest tourism and to have the examples in this field examined.
Course description special interest tourism course; It is a course in which a specialized type of tourism, which is based on the realization of recreational activities, called leisure time, for the special interests of the visitors, and the conclusion of them individually or as a group, is a course.

Course contents
1 Tourism development process, tourist concept, recent developments in tourism; emergence of special interest tourism
2 Tourist concept, recent trends in consumer behavior and new types of tourists
3 Sustainability in tourism and alternative tourism development
4 Transition from alternative tourism to special interest tourism
5 Characteristics and marketing of Special Interest tourism
6 Classification of special interest types.
7 Types of Special Interest tourism; Culture-based genres: Cultural (Heritage) Tourism and Dark Tourism
8 Types of Special Interest tourism; Cultural-based genres: Ethnic Tourism, Special Event (Festival) Tourism, and Silk Road Tourism
9 Types of Special Interest tourism; Nature-based species: Botanical Tourism, Mountain and Winter Sports Tourism, Agricultural Tourism and Highland Tourism
10 Types of Special Interest tourism; Nature-based species: Water Sports Tourism, Air Sports Tourism, Bird Watching and Hunting Tourism
11 Types of Special Interest tourism; Nature-based types: Health Tourism and Thermal Tourism
12 Types of Special Interest tourism; Types based on education: Youth Tourism and Congress Tourism
13 Types of Special Interest tourism; Types of Special Interest: Gambling Tourism, Golf Tourism, Yacht Tourism, Adventure Tourism and Shopping Tourism.
14 Types of Special Interest tourism; Types of Special Interest: Cave Tourism, Hunting Tourism, Wine Tourism and Space Tourism.
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Learning outcomes of the course unit
1 *Will be able to give information about tourism and its development process. *Will be able to express the Factors Effective in Participating in Tourism. *Will be able to explain tourism behavior and tourist types.
2 *Will be able to give information about Marketing and Tourism Marketing. *will be able to express the product development process in tourism. *Will be able to explain the latest developments in tourism.
3 *Expresses the concept of sustainability in tourism. * Interprets contemporary consumer trends. *Explains the concept of sustainability in tourism.
4 *will be able to express alternative tourism and its types. *Explains alternative tourism. *Describes alternative tourism types.
5 *will be able to express the concept of Special Interest tourism. *Explains Special Interest tourism. *Explains the place of special interest tourism in the tourism market. *Distinguish the differences and similarities between alternative tourism types and special interest tourism types.
6 *will be able to express the concept of Special Interest tourism. *Explains Special Interest tourism. *Explains the place of special interest tourism in the tourism market. *Distinguish the differences and similarities between alternative tourism types and special interest tourism types.
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*Contribution level of the course unit to the key learning outcomes
1 Evaluate and interpret historical developments in the field of Astronomy and Space Sciences.
2 Explain the relationship between matter and energy.
3 Understands the structure, formation, and evolution of the universe; evaluate the diversity of celestial bodies in the universe with scientific, theoretical, and observational methods.
4 Evaluates the physical and chemical properties of celestial bodies and their locations and shapes by using various coordinate and measurement systems.
5 Explains the members of the solar system and the Sun together with their effects on the Earth. Understands and interprets the properties of exoplanet systems.
6 Gains the ability to use basic knowledge of physics and mathematics to understand Astronomy and Space Sciences.
7 Gains knowledge of using observation instruments and measurement techniques. Processes these images by defining the variety of digital and astronomical images. Derives information about the properties and evolution of the source from photons recorded with observation instruments.
8 Collects and analyzes astronomical data, interprets the results with theoretical models by applying error analysis.
9 Creates projects in the fields related to Astronomy and Space Sciences, analyzes the problems related to the subjects with computer knowledge and finds the solutions by preparing programs with various programming languages.
10 Uses and interprets the data from Gamma to Radio of the electromagnetic spectrum and from satellites to ground observations. Knows the space weather, satellites, satellite orbits, and space technologies in the near space.
11 Thinks critically and creatively to solve the problems he/she encounters and uses different methods and up-to-date techniques to reach the solution.
12 Possesses the responsibility to share his thoughts and knowledge with the society on astronomy, science, technology, mathematics, physics, and informatics in secondary education.
13 Uses and shares computational and statistical information with the public and private sectors.
14 Conveys his/her knowledge and thoughts to society on astronomy issues and performs the right guidance.
15 Gains an overview of all basic sciences, owns the consciousness of following the developments in science and technology and keeping their professional knowledge and skills up to date. Becomes capable of doing interdisciplinary group works and uses time effectively. Improves professional responsibility and ethical awareness.
16 Holds at least one foreign language knowledge at a level that can follow the latest developments and information. Communicates orally and in writing, writes scientific studies, presents and discusses by communicating with colleagues.
17 Uses the Turkish language correctly and elegantly as a means of written and verbal expression in terms of language-thought connection.
18 Has the consciousness to bring our country to an advanced level in line with Atatürk''s thoughts, opinions, and principles.
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Number of stars refer to level of contribution from 1 (the least) to 5 (the most)

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and ECTS work load
  Quantity Time (hour) Quantity*Time (hour)
Lectures (face to face teaching) 14 28 392
Study hours out of classroom (study before and after the class) 4 8 32
Homework 0 0 0
Presentation / seminar 1 2 2
Quiz 0 0 0
Preparation for midterm exams 0 0 0
Midterm exams 1 1 1
Project (term paper) 0 0 0
Laboratuar 0 0 0
Field study 0 0 0
Preparation for final exam 0 0 0
Final exam 1 1 1
Research 0 0 0
Total work load     428
ECTS     17.00

Assessment methods and criteria
Evaluation during semester Quantity Percentage
Midterm exam 1 40
Quiz 0 0
Homework 0 0
Semester total   40
Contribution ratio of evaluation during semester to success   40
Contribution ratio of final exam to success   60
General total   100

Recommended and required reading
Textbook Special Interest Tourism, Prof. Dr. Meryem Akoğlan KOZAK, Assist. Prof. Dr. A.Sadık BAHÇE
Additional references Special Interest Tourism, Assoc. Dr. Ali YAYLI, Assist. Assoc. Dr. Ozlem SÜRÜCÜ

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