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

Course Introduction and Application Information

Course Code Course Name Semester Theoretical Practical Credit ECTS
TDS2005 Health Tourism Spring
Fall
2 0 2 3
This catalog is for information purposes. Course status is determined by the relevant department at the beginning of semester.

Basic information

Language of instruction: Turkish
Type of course: Non-Departmental Elective
Course Level: Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery: Face to face
Course Coordinator : Instructor DİLEK ELMA
Course Lecturer(s): Instructor FIRAT KARA
Recommended Optional Program Components: Archive
Course Objectives: This lesson aims to make the students comprehend the description of health tourism, types of health tourism and health tourism in Turkey.

Learning Outcomes

The students who have succeeded in this course;
The students passing this lesson;

1- Describe health tourism.
2- Sort the types of healt tourism in Turkey.
3- Know the factors influencing demand of health tourism.

Course Content

This lesson contains health tourism and its place and importance in general tourism, health tourism in Turkey, development of health tourism, health tourism organisations and global rivalry.

Weekly Detailed Course Contents

Week Subject Related Preparation
1) Description of Health Tourism
2) Development of Health Tourism
3) Factors Influencing demands of health tourism
4) Description of Thermal Tourism
5) The Place and Importance of Thermal Tourism in Health Tourism
6) Future of Thermal Tourism
7) Thermal Tourism in Turkey and World
8) Thermal Tourism in Turkey and World
9) Medical Tourism
10) Medical Tourism in Turkey
11) Description of Spa and Wellness
12) Applications of Spa and Wellness
13) Spa and Wellness in Turkey
14) The Elder Tourism

Sources

Course Notes / Textbooks: Ders Notları Haftalık Verilecektir. / Course Notes Will Be Delivered Weakly.
References: Karagülle, Z., Karagülle M., Doğan B. M. (2011). Türkiye Termal SPA Sağlık Rehberi. Nobel Tıp Kitabevleri.

Evaluation System

Semester Requirements Number of Activities Level of Contribution
Quizzes 1 % 10
Homework Assignments 1 % 10
Midterms 1 % 20
Final 1 % 60
Total % 100
PERCENTAGE OF SEMESTER WORK % 40
PERCENTAGE OF FINAL WORK % 60
Total % 100

ECTS / Workload Table

Activities Number of Activities Duration (Hours) Workload
Course Hours 14 2 28
Study Hours Out of Class 14 2 28
Homework Assignments 3 5 15
Quizzes 1 1 1
Midterms 1 1 1
Final 1 2 2
Total Workload 75

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes

No Effect 1 Lowest 2 Low 3 Average 4 High 5 Highest
           
Program Outcomes Level of Contribution
1) Being able to identify problems and ask right questions
2) Having problem solving skills and developing necessary analytical attitude
3) Comprehending theoretical arguments along with counter arguments in detail
4) Gaining awareness of lifelong learning and being qualified for pursuing graduate education
5) Applying theoretical concepts in project planning
6) Communicating efficiently by accepting differences and carrying out compatible teamwork
7) Increasing efficiency rate in business environment
8) Developing innovative and creative solutions in face of uncertainty
9) Researching to gather information for understanding current threats and opportunities in business
10) Being aware of the effects of globalization on society and business while deciding
11) Possessing digital competence and utilizing necessary technology
12) Communicating in at least one foreign language in academic and daily life
13) Possessing managing skills and competence
14) Deciding with the awareness of the legal and ethical consequences of business operations
15) Expressing opinions that are built through critical thinking process in business and academic environment