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| Code | TSP127 |
| Name | Sustainability and tourism |
| Term | 2024-2025 Academic Year |
| Semester | 1. Semester |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Ön Lisans Dersi |
| Type | Normal |
| Label | E Elective |
| Mode of study | Yüz Yüze Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Öğr. Gör. Halime EŞİYOK |
| Course Instructor |
Öğr. Gör. Halime EŞİYOK
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
It aims to teach sustainable tourism movements, terms and concepts, to raise awareness about the protection of natural and cultural resources by evaluating the environmental, economic and socio-cultural impacts of tourism activities.
Course Content
Sustainability Concept and Basic Principles: Economy, Ecology, Equality; Sustainability and Tourism Relationship: Basic Concepts; Environment and Sustainable Tourism; Economy and Sustainable Tourism; Society and Sustainable Tourism; Sustainable Tourism Management; Sustainable Tourism Strategies; Sustainable Tourism Market: Marketing Approach; Sustainable Tourist Product and Service; Sustainable Tourism Practices in the Accommodation Industry; Sustainability Practices in Restaurants.
Course Precondition
There is no prerequisite.
Resources
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM FROM A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVE EDITOR Doç. Dr. Burcu ILGAZ and Related lecture notes, Halime EŞİYOK.
Notes
Tourism and Sustainability, Prof. Dr. İrfan Yazıcıoğlu, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aksoy, Dr. Gizem Sultan Kaman; Sustainable Tourism, Metin Kozak.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | Explains the basic concepts, principles and importance of sustainable tourism. |
| LO02 | Evaluates the environmental, economic and socio-cultural impacts of tourism. |
| LO03 | Analyze sustainable tourism policies and practices. |
| LO04 | Explains sustainable tourism types such as ecotourism, rural tourism and green tourism. |
| LO05 | Recognize and evaluate sustainability practices in tourism enterprises. |
| LO06 | Develops awareness about the protection and sustainable use of natural and cultural heritage. |
| LO07 | It offers solutions on sustainability issues such as carbon footprint, water consumption and waste management. |
| LO08 | Gain awareness about ethical rules and responsible tourist behavior in tourism. |
| LO09 | Follows current developments regarding sustainable development goals in tourism. |
| LO10 | Develops the ability to integrate sustainable tourism practices into business life. |
Relation with Program Learning Outcome
| Order | Type | Program Learning Outcomes | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLO01 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains the basic concepts and practices in the field of tourism and travel services. | 4 |
| PLO02 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Analyzes the structure, functioning and main actors of the tourism sector. | 3 |
| PLO03 | Bilgi - Kuramsal, Olgusal | Explains basic strategies in tourism marketing, sales and customer relations. | |
| PLO04 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Conducts operational processes related to travel agencies, tour operators and accommodation businesses. | |
| PLO05 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Effectively uses current reservation and ticketing systems used in the industry. | |
| PLO06 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | It follows digitalization and innovative technologies in the tourism sector and integrates them into applications. | |
| PLO07 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Face to face communication, effective communication and features have gained power to persuade. | |
| PLO08 | Beceriler - Bilişsel, Uygulamalı | Uses basic computer software, information and communication technologies. | |
| PLO09 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Communicates verbally and in writing regarding the sector using foreign language knowledge. | |
| PLO10 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Ensures guest satisfaction using customer relationship management principles. | |
| PLO11 | Yetkinlikler - Alana Özgü Yetkinlik | Be sensitive to differences between people and cultures, show tolerance and respect. | |
| PLO12 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | It measures the impact of the tourism sector on the country's economy and transportation services. | |
| PLO13 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | Acts within the framework of tourism law, consumer rights and professional ethical rules. | |
| PLO14 | Yetkinlikler - İletişim ve Sosyal Yetkinlik | Acts in accordance with the environmentally sensitive and sustainable tourism approach. | 5 |
| PLO15 | Yetkinlikler - Bağımsız Çalışabilme ve Sorumluluk Alabilme Yetkinliği | Uses teamwork, leadership and problem-solving skills effectively. | |
| PLO16 | Yetkinlikler - Öğrenme Yetkinliği | He/she is aware of entrepreneurship, professional development and career management and constantly improves himself/herself in this direction. |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sustainability Concept and Basic Principles: Economy, Ecology, Equality | Review of course information packets | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap |
| 2 | The Relationship Between Sustainability and Tourism: Basic Concepts | readings about related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 3 | Environment and Sustainable Tourism | readings about related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 4 | Economy and Sustainable Tourism | readings about related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 5 | Society and Sustainable Tourism | readings about related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 6 | Sustainable Tourism Management | readings about related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 7 | Sustainable Tourism Strategies | readings about related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 9 | Sustainable Tourism Market: Marketing Approach | readings about related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 10 | Sustainable Touristic Products and Services | readings about related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 11 | Sustainable Tourism Practices in the Accommodation Industry 1 | readings about related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 12 | Sustainable Tourism Practices in the Accommodation Industry 2 | readings about related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 13 | Sustainability Practices in Restaurants | readings about related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 14 | Sustainable Tourism Project Examples from the World and Turkey 1 | readings about related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 15 | Sustainable Tourism Project Examples from the World and Turkey 2 | readings about related topic | Öğretim Yöntemleri: Anlatım, Soru-Cevap, Tartışma |
| 16 | Term Exams | preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
| 17 | Term Exams | preparation for the exam | Ölçme Yöntemleri: Yazılı Sınav |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 17 | 2 | 34 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 70 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 2,80 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||