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TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
TUR421 TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENT 5 3 3 5

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : Turkish
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Elective
Mode of Delivery of the Course Unit -
Coordinator of the Course Unit
Instructor(s) of the Course Unit
Course Prerequisite No

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS

Objectives of the Course Unit: The aim of this course is to give the students the vision and awareness about the importance of natural and cultural environment for tourism, analysis of environmental components in tourism product and environmental protection practices in tourism.
Contents of the Course Unit: This course includes : The environmental concept, Air pollution, Global warming, climate change, Noise pollution, Flora and fauna, aquatic and forest ecosystems, Sustainable development and sustainable tourism, Environmental policies and tourism, Environmental savings measures in accommodation facilities, Environmental problems and tour operators.

KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE COURSE UNIT (On successful completion of this course unit, students/learners will or will be able to)

Interpret related to the situation of global warming, climate change, aquatic and forest ecosystems.
Explains the environmental measures that can be taken for accommodation facilities and tour operators.
Discusse related to environmental problems.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Literature Search, Presentation Definition of environment concept and its increasing importance Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
2 Literature Search, Presentation Historical development of environmental consciousness Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
3 Literature Search, Presentation Air pollution Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
4 Literature Search, Presentation Global warming, climate change Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
5 Literature Search, Presentation Noise pollution Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
6 Literature Search, Presentation Flora and fauna, aquatic and forest ecosystems Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
7 Literature Search, Presentation The size of environmental problems in tourism sector Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
8 - MID-TERM EXAM -
9 Literature Search, Presentation Sustainable development and sustainable tourism Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
10 Literature Search, Presentation Sustainable development and sustainable tourism Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
11 Literature Search, Presentation Environmental Problems and tourism Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
12 Literature Search, Presentation Environmental savings measures in accommodation facilities, Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
13 Literature Search, Presentation Environmental savings measures in accommodation facilities, Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
14 Literature Search, Presentation Environmental Problems and Tour Operators Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
15 Literature Search, Presentation Environmental Problems and Tour Operators Expression , Question-Respond, Discussion
16 - FINAL EXAM -
17 - FINAL EXAM -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

Kahraman. N, Turkay, O. (2012). Turizm ve Cevre, Ankara: Detay Publications.
Demir, C. (2006) Tourism and Environmental Management, Ankara: Nobel Publications.
F.D. Pineda, (2014) Tourism and Environment ,Universidad Complutense de Madrid.

ASSESSMENT

Assessment & Grading of In-Term Activities Number of Activities Degree of Contribution (%) Description
Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5

CONTRIBUTION OF THE COURSE UNIT TO THE PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES

KNOWLEDGE

Theoretical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Describe basic theories of microeconomics and macroeconomics by benefiting from assumptions and axioms.
2
Recognize the entries in the book and financial balance sheet of the business organization.
3
Define concepts, theories and principles of basic and subfields of international trade by adhering to the background knowledge.

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Summarize historical development of the international trade theories by adhering to the chronological order.
2
Use theoretical knowledge gained in the field of international trade in occupational practices and daily life.
3
Solve financial and legal problems confronted in international trade practices.

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate statistical raw data by benefiting from computer programs and relate data with one another in consideration of theoretical knowledge.
2
Evaluate developments in the world in consideration of common courses in the faculty with an intellectual perspective.

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Interpret current events and facts in international trade based on advanced knowledge and skills from an analytical and systematic holistic view.

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Relate knowledge about economic globalization and internationalization with current knowledge in the field.

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Examine current economic policies applied over the gained advanced knowledge and skills by a critical approach.

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Explain demands in written or verbally by using the foreign language skill in business and social life effectively.
2
Tell knowledge, thoughts and solution offers regarding subjects in international trade to relevant stakeholders demands in written or verbally.
3
Design a healthy communication network for themselves in the business world by using social life skills.

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyze current issues, events and problems by benefiting from theoretical and historical knowledge of international trade and economics.
2
Develop suggestions for international trade policies by determining economic problems in the macro level.
3
Apply commercial applications in consideration of knowledge gained in financing and management of international trade by being inclusive of international market
4
Discuss the effects of commercial and financial globalization processes on the income distribution, by benefiting from data.

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
Total Workload of the Course Unit 128
Workload (h) / 25.5 5
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 5,0