Sustainability In Tourism
Tourist Guidance
Vocational School of Kartepe Tourism
Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainability In Tourism | OMP267 | Elective | Associate degree | 2 | Fall | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Assistant Prof. Dr. Mehmet BOYRAZ
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Gain knowledge about the environment and natural resources.
2) Knows the relationship between tourism and the environment.
3) Contributes to sustainable tourism practices.
4) Contributes to the preservation of cultural and natural heritage.
5) Implements management/guidance activities that will contribute to sustainable tourism practices.
6) Plans and manages trips to natural areas.
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Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Tourism and Environment
Course Contents
This course covers the relationship between tourism and environment, basic concepts related to ecology and ecological systems, sustainable development, principles and objectives of sustainable tourism, sustainable tourism practices of tourism enterprises and the roles of guides in sustainable tourism.
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Türkay, Oğuz & Çalık, İsmail (2019). SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİR TURİZM Gösterge Geliştirme ve Ölçme Yaklaşımı, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
2- Kozak, Metin (Edt.). (2020). SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİR TURİZM Kavramlar Uygulamalar, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
3- Çolakoğlu, Ülker & Duran, Nüket (2022). TURİZMDE SÜRDÜRÜLEBİLİR KAVRAMLAR VE UYGULAMALAR, Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Group Study
5) Brain Storming
6) Case Study
7) Self Study
8) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Semester Studies to Course Grade |
30% |
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Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
70% |
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Total | 100% | |||||||||||
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required