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Information
| Code | KOS320 |
| Name | Ecotourism |
| Semester | 6. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Dr. Öğr. Üyesi DENİZ BOZ |
Course Goal
To understand the importance of ecotourism which protects the environment and natural areas, maintains the welfare of local people and knows the environmental responsibility of tourists.
Course Content
Ecotourism Definition and Related Concepts, Historical Development, Benefits, Features, Policy, Industry and Social Structure and Development of Ecotourism Industry in the World and Turkey, Ecotourism Planning, Classification, Effects and Environmental Dimensions of the world and Ecotourism Practices in Turkey
Course Precondition
None
Resources
Marketing Efforts and Tourist Behaviors in Ecotourism Detay Yayıncılık, Burcu Gülsevil Belber, Detay Yayıncılık, 2022.
Notes
None
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Have knowledge about ecotourism and related concepts |
| LO02 | Have knowledge about the benefits, properties, criteria and principles of ecotourism |
| LO03 | To be informed about the social and sectoral structure of ecotourism industry |
| LO04 | Applications will be informed with regard to ecotourism in the world and Turkey |
| LO05 | Learn the processes related to ecotourism planning |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts of business administration and the strategic, tactical, and operational dimensions of business management. | 1 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic legal, social and moral rules and related legislation covering the business area. | 4 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Comprehends the planning, organization, execution, coordination and control functions of accommodation establishments management. | 2 |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Can use numerical and statistical information to research, think, analyze, establish cause-effect relationships, make decisions and establish strategies. | 1 |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Updates skills by following the innovations and changes in field. | 3 |
| PLO06 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Can carry out projects and works related to the field within the framework of quality processes, and develops the skills to work independently and in harmony with a team. | 2 |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | In unforeseen complex situations that may be encountered in relation to hotel management, travel management and other types of touristic businesses, it takes responsibility and finds solutions by examining good examples in other countries and foreign sources. | 2 |
| PLO08 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | As well as being specialized in a certain field of a tourism business, it develops the skills to support other parts of the business and adapt to sudden situations. | 1 |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Can obtain information from sources of different characteristics and in foreign languages, and observes social, scientific and ethical values. | 4 |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | In addition to her/his professional development, constantly improves herself/himself by identifying learning needs in scientific, social, cultural and artistic fields in line with her/his interests and abilities. | 5 |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Can communicate correctly and effectively both in written and oral form in Turkish and foreign languages, and can convey information and ideas about the field in a way that others can understand. | 4 |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Performs health, safety, quality and risk assessments; works by taking measures for laws, professional conditions, ethics, fundamental personal rights and freedoms, privacy of private life, social responsibility and environmental protection. | 5 |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Follows national and international external environmental and sectoral conditions at a level that can cope with cyclical fluctuations due to flexible demand conditions in the field of tourism management, uses tools to analyze a tourism business with its internal and external environment, evaluates the findings and decides. | 2 |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Recognizes information systems used in hotel businesses, uses basic information technologies and software related to the field. | 1 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Evaluates domestic and foreign concepts, ideas and data in the field of tourism management with scientific methods. | 3 |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Understands the socio-economic structure of tourism and its importance for the country and the world within the scope of this structure, and directs the design of the investment phase of a new business to be established in other areas of the tourism and service sector. | 2 |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Definition of Ecotourism and Related Concepts, Historical Development of Ecotourism | Textbook and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 2 | Benefits and Features of Ecotourism | Textbook and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 3 | Criteria and Principles of Ecotourism | Textbook and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 4 | Sectoral and Social Structure of Ecotourism, Effects of Ecotourism, Environmental Dimension, Social and Cultural Impact | Textbook and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım |
| 5 | Development and examples of ecotourism industry in the world | Textbook and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 6 | Development of Ecotourism Industry in Turkey, Legal and Regulatory Powers Formatting in ecotourism | Textbook and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 7 | Ecotourism Planning | Textbook and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | Written | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Classification of Ecotourism Activities | Textbook and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası |
| 10 | Ecotourism and Protected Areas | Textbook and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Örnek Olay |
| 11 | Projects for the Diversification of Tourism by the Rebublic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism | Textbook and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 12 | Ecological labels and tourism incentives | Textbook and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 13 | Ecotourism Practices in Turkey | Textbook and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 14 | Ecotourism Practices in Europe | Textbook and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 15 | Ecotourism Practices in the World | Textbook and lecture notes | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Beyin Fırtınası, Örnek Olay |
| 16 | Term Exams | Written | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | Written | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |