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INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION

Code Name of the Course Unit Semester In-Class Hours (T+P) Credit ECTS Credit
ECF218 INTRODUCTION TO SUSTAINABILITY 3 2 2 4

GENERAL INFORMATION

Language of Instruction : İngilizce
Level of the Course Unit : , TYY: + , EQF-LLL: , QF-EHEA:
Type of the Course : Zorunlu
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 lesson; The main motivation of the course is the need for environment- and society-oriented activities in order to prevent the destruction caused by decision-makers' profit-oriented policies and practices on nature and social layers. The course aims to provide students with the ability to develop new policies by bringing to light environmental and economic development practices through political and managerial approaches, by providing students with the ability to compare sustainability policies.
Contents of the Course Unit: The content of the course includes the historical and theoretical framework of the concept of sustainability, starting from environmental externalities and market disruptions; Comparative evaluation of sustainability policies implemented in the world and in Turkey within the conceptual and theoretical background; interpretation of numerical indicators of industrial ecology and green economy; and analysis of sustainability's relationship with justice and welfare.

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

Explains the need for the concept of sustainability within the framework of environmental externalities and market disruptions.
It lists the historical development and critical points of sustainability activities periodically.
Explains environmental sustainability and sustainable development theories with the help of economic and social indicators.
Makes decisions by comparing real-life applications to ensure environmental sustainability in the industrial process.
Analyzes economic indicators of brown-green areas.
It discusses the relationship between the concepts of environmental justice and welfare and the policies that can be applied in the light of different assumptions and hypotheses.

WEEKLY COURSE CONTENTS AND STUDY MATERIALS FOR PRELIMINARY & FURTHER STUDY

Week Preparatory Topics(Subjects) Method
1 Reading Historical Development of Sustainability Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
2 Reading The Importance and Scope of Sustainability in Today's Conditions Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
3 Reading Introduction to Environmental Sustainability Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
4 Reading Environmental Externalities and Market Disruptions Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
5 Reading Sustainable Development Theory Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
6 Reading On Environment and Development: “The Environmental Kuznets Curve” Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
7 Reading Environmental Sustainability-Crisis Relationship Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
8 - ARA SINAV -
9 Reading Industrial Ecology and Green Development Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
10 Reading Industrial Ecology and Green Development Brown-Green Areas, Economy-Based Indicators and Analysis Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
11 Reading Renewable energy Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
12 Reading The Relationship between Sustainability and Technology and Education Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
13 Reading The Relationship Between Sustainability, Environmental Justice and Welfare Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
14 Reading Green Economy Practices and Public Policies Supporting Sustainability in the World and in Turkey Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
15 Reading An overview Lecture, Question and Answer, Discussion Method
16 - FİNAL -
17 - FİNAL -

SOURCE MATERIALS & RECOMMENDED READING

by Robert Brinkmann, Introduction to Sustainability, 2016
by Martin Mulligan, An Introduction to Sustainability, 2017
by Martin Mulligan,An Introduction to Sustainability: Environmental, Social and Personal Perspectives

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
Defines current information in the field by associating it with grammatical and semantic structures of source and target languages.
0

KNOWLEDGE

Factual

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Organizes teamwork in the stages of collecting, interpreting, announcing and applying data related to the field.
0

SKILLS

Cognitive

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Apply the advanced conceptual, theoretical and applied knowledge gained in the field of English Translation and Interpreting in the professional field.
0
2
Interprets grammatical and semantic structures of source, target languages and a third language.
0

SKILLS

Practical

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Analyzes written and oral texts in the source language with cultural and historical approaches.
0
2
Evaluates relevant resources to improve the quality of text analysis at all stages of the translation process.
0

OCCUPATIONAL

Autonomy & Responsibility

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Independently concludes advanced text analyzes and translations related to the field.
0
2
Expresses ideas verbally and in writing in interdisciplinary studies with different areas of expertise.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Learning to Learn

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Gains basic knowledge about all stages of the translation process.
0
2
Uses lifelong learning principles in professional development.
1

OCCUPATIONAL

Communication & Social

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Discusses thoughts on written and oral translations of source and target languages ​​with experts.
0
2
Participates in trainings related to field at international level.
2

OCCUPATIONAL

Occupational and/or Vocational

Programme Learning Outcomes Level of Contribution
0 1 2 3 4 5
1
Uses the knowledge and skills gained during his undergraduate education in business life.
2
2
Solves various translation problems encountered in the field.
1
3
Applies knowledge of terminology, principles and legislation related to the field with the awareness of its legal and ethical responsibilities.
0
4
Places the awareness of the translator's social role and professional ethics in the team members.
1

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)
Ders 14 1 14
Derse Ön Hazırlık ve Ders Sonrası Pekiştirme 13 1 13
Arazi Çalışması 0 0 0
Grup Çalışması / Ödevi 0 0 0
Laboratuvar 0 0 0
Okuma 0 0 0
Ödev 0 0 0
Proje Hazırlama 0 0 0
Seminer 0 0 0
Staj 0 0 0
Teknik Gezi 0 0 0
Web Tab. Öğrenme 0 0 0
Uygulama 0 0 0
Yerinde Uygulama 0 0 0
Mesleki Faaliyet 0 0 0
Sosyal Faaliyet 0 0 0
Tez Hazırlama 0 0 0
Alan Çalışması 0 0 0
Rapor Yazma 0 0 0
Final Sınavı 1 2 2
Final Sınavı Hazırlığı 7 2 14
Ara Sınav 1 2 2
Ara Sınav Hazırlığı 5 1 5
Kısa Sınav 0 0 0
Kısa Sınav Hazırlığı 0 0 0
TOPLAM 41 0 50
Total Workload of the Course Unit 50
Workload (h) / 25.5 2
ECTS Credits allocated for the Course Unit 2,0