At the end of this course, the students; 1) Learn the basic consepts of economics. 2) Learn the basic principles of economics. 3) Can associate with the basic principles of economy, tourism. 4) Have knowledge the effects of tourism on the economy specialize. 5) Have knowledge about tourism plans and policies for the country's economy.
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
No
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
None
COURSE DEFINITION
In this course, students are trying to provide the following information; Basic concepts related with tourism and economy; tourism supply and tourism demand; tourism market to determine price; consumer behavior in tourism; production and firm behavior in tourism; market and tourism; tourism sector in the economy where; measurement of tourism's economic impact; in tourism planning and policy.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Basic concepts for the economy
2nd Week
Tourism Demand
3rd Week
Tourism Supply
4th Week
Elasticities of tourism supply and tourism demand
5th Week
Tourism market to determine price
6th Week
Consumer behavior in tourism
7th Week
Tourism production, market and tourism
8th Week
Mid-term
9th Week
Cost Consepts
10th Week
Perfect competition and tourism, Monopoly and tourism
11th Week
Monopolistic competition market and tourism, oligopolistic market and tourism
12th Week
National income calculations and tourism
13th Week
Investment, unemployment, inflation and tourism
14th Week
In tourism planning and policy
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
1. Parkin, Economics, Sixth Edition, Addison Wesley World Student Edition, Pearson Edu., 2003, USA 2. Tisdell,C., The Economics of Tourism, Volume 1, Edward Elgar Publishing, 2002, UK. 3. Yağcı Özcan, Turizm Ekonomisi, Detay Yayıncılık, 2008, Ankara.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Questions/Answers,Project,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Assignment
1
10
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
1
1
1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
1
40
40
Course hours
14
3
42
Preparation for Midterm exam
1
36
36
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
1
1
1
Homework
1
30
30
Total Workload
150
Total Workload / 30
5
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
Turkish
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)
