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- Title
DİYARBAKIR KÜLTÜR TURİZMİNE İLİŞKİN COĞRAFYA ÖĞRETMEN ADAYLARININ BAKIŞ AÇILARININ BELİRLENMESİ.
- Authors
DEĞERLĠYURT, Mehmet; AKSU, Recep; AYDOĞMUġ, M. Yasir; KAYA, Mehmet Fatih; TÜRKMEN, Ercan
- Abstract
As one of the dynamic sectors with its most rapid growth at global scale, tourism is accepted as an important economic development tool that creates income and employment for many settlements which has a well-established history and wealth in terms of culture. In today's world which quickly turns into global village, the demands of tourists changes over time from now on. From the next period of industrial revolution to present day, the increase of spare times which were utilized to have a rest before led the people to head for engaging in different activities except business life. A new idea to gain new perspective on life developed by both recognizing different cultures, visiting cultural, historical and archeological places and enjoying these activities instead of the previously created public idea on holiday based on staying on luxurious places, night life, eating expensive foods and spending much money freely. In this regard, the province of Diyarbakir, home of many civilizations throughout history, has a good potential to be called as "A City of Cultural Tourism" with its very rich texture embodying city walls, historical mosques, churches, bridges, pavilions, customs and local handicrafts. However, due to the fact that local people and local authorities could not establish awareness on cultural tourism at both national and international level, this potential has not been utilized enough. This study aims to investigate the perspectives of preservice teachers of geography on cultural tourism potential in the province of Diyarbakir. The population of the study is 190 students studying in the department of Geography teaching, Dicle University. The research was designed in survey model, one of the quantitative methods of research. The participants think that it is needed to increase the promotional activities and to create a more positive image in the media for the development of cultural tourism in the region. With reference to the results of the study, it is considered that cultural tourism activities will positively contribute to the creation of a positive image and the development of the region.
- Subjects
STUDENT teachers; GEOGRAPHY; CULTURE &; tourism; ECONOMIC development; EMPLOYMENT; WEALTH effect (Economics); INDUSTRIAL revolution
- Publication
Electronic Turkish Studies, 2013, Vol 8, Issue 9, p1045
- ISSN
1308-2140
- Publication type
Article