Feb 9-13 Classes begin, Introduction

Additional Information: Objectives: Learning trends and stats in International Tourism, World's Top Destinations, Tourism Earnings, Regional Travel Patterns, World's Top Tourism Spenders - Reference: http://unwto.org/facts/eng/highlights.htm (Assignment 1) Due 20 Mar.

Feb 16-20 Time Zones

Additional Information: Objectives: Reminding latitude and longitude, introducing time zones and international date line, making travel related exercises. (Assignment 3) - Time Zones http://www.tourism.bilkent.edu.tr/~eda/geoas3.doc Due 20 Mar.

Feb 23-27 Continents, Countires and Capitals

Additional Information: Objectives: Reminding continents, European countries, their places and capitals. Reference: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/Games/GeographyGames/Geospy (Assignment 2) - 7 Wonders of the World http://www.tourism.bilkent.edu.tr/~eda/as2.doc Due 20 Mar.

Mar 2-6 Oral Presentations 1

Additional Information: Objectives: Oral presentations will be chosen by the students themselves on the following main areas: (1) natural attraction or historical attraction (10 min) and (2) cultural or contemporary attraction (10 min.) from the following site http://www.tourism.bilkent.edu.tr/~eda/geography%20topics.xls Students will be graded based on the criteria in http://www.tourism.bilkent.edu.tr/~eda/presentation%20criteria.doc

Mar 9-13 Oral Presentations 1

Additional Information: Objectives: Oral presentations will be chosen by the students themselves on the following main areas: (1) natural attraction or historical attraction (10 min) and (2) cultural or contemporary attraction (10 min.) from the following site http://www.tourism.bilkent.edu.tr/~eda/geography%20topics.xls Students will be graded based on the criteria in http://www.tourism.bilkent.edu.tr/~eda/presentation%20criteria.doc

Mar 16-20 Top Destinations: France

Additional Information: Objectives: Introductory information on France, important facts, selling points, brief history, and main attractions.

Mar 23-27 Top Destinations: Spain

Additional Information: Objectives: Introductory information on Spain, important facts, selling points, brief history, and main attractions. (Assignment 4) - World Heritage http://www.tourism.bilkent.edu.tr/~eda/geoas10.doc Due 20 May.

Mar 30-Apr 3 Mid-term Examinations

 

Apr 6-10 Top Destinations: Italy

Additional Information: Objectives: Introductory information on Italy, important facts, selling points, brief history, and main attractions.

Apr 13-17 Top Destinations: China

Additional Information: Objectives: Introductory information on China, important facts, selling points, brief history, and main attractions.

Apr 20-24 Top Destinations: USA

Additional Information: Objectives: Introductory information on USA, important facts, selling points, brief history, and main attractions.

Apr 27-May 1 Oral Presentations 2

Additional Information: Objectives: Oral presentations will be chosen by the students themselves on the following main areas: (1) natural attraction or historical attraction (10 min) and (2) cultural or contemporary attraction (10 min.) from the following site http://www.tourism.bilkent.edu.tr/~eda/geography%20topics.xls Students will be graded based on the criteria in http://www.tourism.bilkent.edu.tr/~eda/presentation%20criteria.doc

May 4-8 Oral Presentations 2

Additional Information: Objectives: Oral presentations will be chosen by the students themselves on the following main areas: (1) natural attraction or historical attraction (10 min) and (2) cultural or contemporary attraction (10 min.) from the following site http://www.tourism.bilkent.edu.tr/~eda/geography%20topics.xls Students will be graded based on the criteria in http://www.tourism.bilkent.edu.tr/~eda/presentation%20criteria.doc

May 11-15 Oral Presentations 1/2

Additional Information: Objectives: Oral presentations will be chosen by the students themselves on the following main areas: (1) natural attraction or historical attraction (10 min) and (2) cultural or contemporary attraction (10 min.) from the following site http://www.tourism.bilkent.edu.tr/~eda/geography%20topics.xls Students will be graded based on the criteria in http://www.tourism.bilkent.edu.tr/~eda/presentation%20criteria.doc

Final Exams : 20.05.2009 - 30.05.2009