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	Prof. KAMİL KAYA
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	Students define the concepts they learned and match them with their corresponding phenomena in the social world.
2	Students interpret concepts and theories taking into account their historical-cultural contexts.
3	Students compare sociological theories with reference to social problems.
4	Students distinguish the significance of ecological, social and economical sustainability for world’s future.
5	Students develop their knowledge on sustainability by the use of information and communication technologies.

KNOWLEDGE
Factual
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students evaluate qualitative and quantitative data of sociological research studies.
2	Students analyse the complicated interactions between the social, cultural, political, economical and demographical phenomena of the global world.

SKILLS
Cognitive
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students design a research by their acquired knowledge and experience.

SKILLS
Practical
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research field study considering the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values.
2	Students efficiently apply the most suitable information and communication technologies in their studies.
3	Students use their knowledge on ecological, social and economical sustainability in all aspects of their lives.

OCCUPATIONAL
Autonomy & Responsibility
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students research on problems which reflect on their fields in the global world undergoing rapid and profound change.

OCCUPATIONAL
Learning to Learn
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.
2	Students develop their knowledge and skills within the frame of scientific, technological and current developments via adopting the principle of lifelong learning.
3	Students act ethically impartial in their research studies.

OCCUPATIONAL
Communication & Social
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students criticize their advanced knowledge and skills in an analytical manner.

OCCUPATIONAL
Occupational and/or Vocational
	Programme Learning Outcomes	Level of Contribution
		0	1	2	3	4	5
1	Students apply the principle of cultural relativity, scientific and ethical values with reference to sustainability throughout their studies in their careers.

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