SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code	Name of the Course Unit	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
TUR422	SUSTAINABLE TOURISM	5	3	3	5

GENERAL INFORMATION
Language of Instruction :	Turkish
Level of the Course Unit :	BACHELOR'S DEGREE, TYY: + 6.Level, EQF-LLL: 6.Level, QF-EHEA: First Cycle
Type of the Course :	Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit	-
Coordinator of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. RAMAZAN İNAN
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit	Assist.Prof. DİLBAR GULİYEVA
Course Prerequisite	No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS
Objectives of the Course Unit:	The aim of this course the emergence of sustainable development, to examine the reflection on tourism and to teach sustainable product-service policies applied in the tourism sector.
Contents of the Course Unit:	This course includes : the concept of sustainability, the concept of sustainable tourism, principles and practices.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)
Define the concepts of sustainable development and sustainable tourism.
Explain sustainable tourism practices on a regional and business basis.
Explain sustainable tourist products and services.
Relate a relationship between sustainability and tourism.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY
Week	Preparatory	Topics(Subjects)	Method
1	Literature Search, Presentation	Sustainability and Sustainable Development	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
2	Literature Search, Presentation	Definition, Purpose and Principles of Sustainable Tourism	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
3	Literature Search, Presentation	Conditions for Success in Sustainable Tourism	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
4	Literature Search, Presentation	The causes of the need for Sustainable Tourism	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
5	Literature Search, Presentation	Sustainable Tourism Market	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
6	Literature Search, Presentation	Marketing Approach in Sustainable Tourism	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
7	Literature Search, Presentation	Sustainable Tourist Product / Service	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
8	-	MID-TERM EXAM	-
9	Literature Search, Presentation	Planning for Sustainable Tourism Development	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
10	Literature Search, Presentation	Sustainable Tourism Applications in Hospitality Industry	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
11	Literature Search, Presentation	Sustainable tourism in the globalization process	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
12	Literature Search, Presentation	H & RA, IHEI and Certification Programs	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
13	Literature Search, Presentation	Sustainable Tourism Project Samples from Turkey and The World	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
14	Literature Search, Presentation	Sustainable Tourism Policies in Turkey	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
15	Literature Search, Presentation	Sustainable Tourism Applications in Hospitality Industry	Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
16	-	FINAL EXAM	-
17	-	FINAL EXAM	-

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING
Kozak, M. (Ed). (2013) Sustainable Tourism, Concepts, Applications, Ankara: Detay Publications.
Nakıboğlu, G. (2017) Holistic Approach to Green Supply Chains for Sustainability, Ankara: Detay Publications
Koçak, N. (2016) Sustainable Tourism Management, Ankara: Detay Publications.
Çeken, H. (2016) Basic Concepts and Principles of Sustainable Tourism, Ankara: Detay Publications.

ASSESSMENT
Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities	Number of Activities	Degree of Contribution (%)	Description

Level of Contribution
0	1	2	3	4	5

KNOWLEDGE
Theoretical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Describe the basic characteristics of the tourism industry and the basic concepts related to the Tourism Guidance profession and relate those with the characteristics of tourism businesses		1
2	Discusses the structure, operation and importance of tourism industry in country development and relates with tourism business				3

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Explains and interprets culture, history, religion, art, geography way of thinking and way of life the various civilizations who lived in Turkey.	0

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Plans a tour program considering the travel purpose, the type and the characteristics of the touristic region in accordance with the theoretical knowledge gained in the field of Tourism Guidance and discusses the functioning.	0
2	Underlines the importance of professional development by following scientific and current developments in the fields of tourism, art and archeology, and acts defensive attitude and behavior towards the necessity of lifelong learning.					4

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Analyzes numerical and statistical data and results in accordance with ethical values for current practices in the field of tourism .		1
2	Knows and applies the legal regulations related to tourism field, tourist guidance professional law and professional organizations.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	By taking leadership role in tour groups; administers the tour program and solves possible problems during the tour.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses the skills of explaining and presenting Turkey's and other regions natural and cultural assets that have, ancient city, ruins and historical artefacts and architectural art, culture, cuisine, folklore, flora and fauna features of regions etc.		1

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Shows the communication skill and presentation skill effectively in written and verbal and expresse his / her professional knowledge accurately and effectively.	0
2	Shows reading, writing, comprehension, speaking and writing skills in English and in a second foreign language (Arabic, Russian, Chinese).)	0

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Uses knowledge and competences related to preparation, implementation and supervision of a tour.	0
2	By using the personality traits that have social skills required by the Tourism Guidance profession; arranges projects, organizations and activities with sustainable, societal and social content specific to the field.						5
3	Shows a sensitive attitude towards the negative effects of tourism on the physical and social environment, acts with the consciousness of preserving abstract and concrete cultural assets						5

WORKLOAD & ECTS CREDITS OF THE COURSE UNIT
Workload for Learning & Teaching Activities
Type of the Learning Activites	Learning Activities (# of week)	Duration (hours, h)	Workload (h)
Lecture & In-Class Activities	14	3	42
Preliminary & Further Study	10	4	40
Land Surveying	0	0	0
Group Work	0	0	0
Laboratory	0	0	0
Reading	0	0	0
Assignment (Homework)	0	0	0
Project Work	0	0	0
Seminar	0	0	0
Internship	0	0	0
Technical Visit	0	0	0
Web Based Learning	0	0	0
Implementation/Application/Practice	0	0	0
Practice at a workplace	0	0	0
Occupational Activity	0	0	0
Social Activity	0	0	0
Thesis Work	0	0	0
Field Study	0	0	0
Report Writing	0	0	0
Final Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Final Exam	5	3	15
Mid-Term Exam	1	3	3
Preparation for the Mid-Term Exam	5	5	25
Short Exam	0	0	0
Preparation for the Short Exam	0	0	0
TOTAL	36	0	128