| Course Type | Elective Course |
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| Course Level | Master's Degree With Thesis |
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| Year of Study | - |
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| Semester | - |
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| ECTS | 5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
- |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the end of this course, the students;
- Defines the concepts of sustainable ecology and sustainable development and explains the relationship between them.
- Analyzes the impact of sustainable development goals on the tourism sector.
- Evaluates ecotourism and sustainable tourism practices and supports them with case studies.
- Develops strategies for the conservation of natural resources and the sustainability of biodiversity.
- Gains the ability to manage the social, economic, and environmental dimensions in a balanced way within the scope of sustainable development.
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| Mode of Delivery | Face to face |
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| Prerequisites | No |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components | None |
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| Course Description | This course focuses on the impacts of the tourism sector on ecosystems and sustainable development, with an emphasis on understanding the principles of environmental, economic, and social sustainability. The aim of the course is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for sustainable tourism management by analyzing the impacts of tourism activities on natural resource use, biodiversity, carbon footprint, and local communities. Additionally, the course seeks to develop innovative tourism practices and policy recommendations in alignment with sustainable development goals. |
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| Course Contents |
| WEEK |
TOPICS |
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1st Week |
Fundamental principles of sustainability and sustainable development |
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2nd Week |
The relationship between ecology and sustainable tourism |
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3rd Week |
Ecosystems, biodiversity, and the impacts of tourism |
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4th Week |
Sustainable Tourism, Responsible Tourism, Ecotourism, Geotourism, Volunteer Tourism |
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5th Week |
Energy consumption and carbon footprint in the tourism sector |
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6th Week |
Waste management and circular economy practices |
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7th Week |
The reflection of the UN Sustainable Development Goals on the tourism sector |
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8th Week |
Midterm exam |
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9th Week |
Corporate social responsibility and social entrepreneurship, Certification processes and eco-labels |
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10th Week |
Cooperation and coordination between tourism and environmental components and government |
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11th Week |
Sustainable planning tools |
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12th Week |
Future directions of sustainability research |
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13th Week |
Investment, financing, performance, and decision-making in sustainability |
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14th Week |
Internalizing externalities and environmental accountability |
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| Recommended or Required Reading | Sustainability in the Hospitality Industry Principles of sustainable operations, By Willy Legrand, Philip Sloan & Joseph S. 3rd ed. Year 2017, Routledge |
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| Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
- Lecture
- Discussion
- Questions/Answers
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| Assessment Methods and Criteria |
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Quantity |
Percentage (%) |
| Mid-term |
1 |
40 |
| Total(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) |
|
40 |
| Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) |
|
60 |
| Total(%) |
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100 |
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| ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload |
| Activities |
Quantity |
Duration (Hour) |
Total Workload (Hour) |
| Midterm exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Preparation for Quiz |
|
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| Individual or group work |
10 |
4 |
40 |
| Preparation for Final exam |
10 |
4 |
40 |
| Course hours |
14 |
2 |
28 |
| Preparation for Midterm exam |
10 |
3 |
30 |
| Laboratory (including preparation) |
|
|
|
| Final exam |
1 |
2 |
2 |
| Homework |
|
|
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| Total Work Load | 142 |
| Total Work Load / 30 (h) | 4.73 |
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 5 |
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| Language of Instruction | English |
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| Work Placement(s) | No |
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