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 :	, 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 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 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