Information Package

Program of Tourism and Hotel Management

TBF417

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY AND TOURISM

Course Code
TBF417
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
3 + 0
ECTS
5
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS5
Name of Lecturer(s) -
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Define the concept of social responsibility and analyze its importance.
  2. Establish social relations with the environment and evaluate the societal impacts of these relationships.
  3. Prepare a project plan, work collaboratively, and express their knowledge and experiences in written form.
  4. Evaluate social responsibility projects and demonstrate a commitment to working according to specific guidelines.
  5. Develop social responsibility awareness through experiences in report and presentation preparation.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionThe aim of the course is to analyze the importance of the corporate social responsibility concept and its necessity in terms of organizations' sustainability. Within this view, shareholders' expectancies will be examined, taking into consideration the ethical concept with real business life experiences in the tourism industry.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction and general information about the course
2nd Week The concept and importance of corporate social responsibility
3rd Week The development of corporate social responsibility
4th Week The relationship between corporate reputation and social responsibility
5th Week Project examples from the tourism industry (Practical training: Patalya Thermal Resort Hotel Kızılcahamam)
6th Week Management of social responsibility projects
7th Week Project applications and discussion of project characteristics
8th Week Midterm exam
9th Week Project applications
10th Week Phases of project implementation
11th Week Oral project presentations
12th Week Oral project presentations
13th Week Oral project presentations
14th Week General evaluation
Recommended or Required ReadingWeaver, D. (2007). Sustainable tourism. Routledge.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Project
  • Presentation
  • Questions/Answers
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Mid-term 1 30
Project 1 20
Total(%) 50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 50
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 1 1
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 30 30
Course hours 13 3 39
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 20 20
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 1 1
Homework
Project 1 50 50
Total Work Load141
Total Work Load / 30 (h)4.7
ECTS Credit of the Course5
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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