| Course Title | Code | Semester | L+U Hour | Credits | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Development and Ecotourism | EKO503 | 3 + 0 | 3.0 | 8.0 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Language of Instruction | Turkish |
| Course Level | Graduate |
| Course Type | |
| Mode of delivery | Face to face |
| Course Coordinator |
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Yaşar Selman GÜLTEKİN |
| Instructor(s) |
Pınar GÜLTEKİN |
| Assistants | |
| Goals | The aim of the course is to; - To provide an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the basic concepts of Sustainable Development (SD), ˗ Learn to recognize, analyze and solve a sustainability problem using SD's problem solving methodologies, ˗ To provide an understanding of the basic disciplinary concepts of natural sciences, social sciences and humanities related to the solution of sustainability problems in ecotourism, ˗ To analyze the economic, environmental and social problems of developed, developing and underdeveloped countries, especially those related to slow growth, stagnation, high poverty rates, high income inequality and chronic external crises, with a focus on ecotourism, - To discuss ecotourism strategies to accelerate economic growth and productivity, achieve SD, reduce poverty and income inequality, and reduce external imbalances both within and between countries globally. |
| Course Content | In this course; ˗ Explain the concepts of sustainability and ecotourism. ˗ Explains the importance of sustainable development for human and society. ˗ Knows good practice examples from the world and Turkey in the field of ecotourism for sustainable development. ˗ Understands the importance of ecotourism in sustainability and rural development. ˗ Explains the relationship between sustainable development goals and ecotourism. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| Week | Topics | Learning Methods |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Week | Introduction, sustainability, economy, development, ecotourism and explanation of basic concepts |
| Harris,J.M. (2000). Basic Principles of Sustainable Development. Global Development and Environment Institute Working Paper:00-04 (Çev: E. Özmete), Tufts University, USA. |
| Özgen, N., Kahyalıoğlu, M. (2019). Sustainable Development. Ankara: Pegem Yayıncılık. |
| Demir C., Çevirgen A. (2006). Ecotourism Management, Nobel Akademik Yayıncılık |
| Aksu, C.(2011). Sustainable Development and Environment, Güney Ege Kalkınma Ajansı, ss:33. |
| Files | Hafta 1 |
| Program Requirements | Contribution Level | Measurement Method |
|---|---|---|
| PY1 | 4 | 40,60 |
| PY2 | 4 | - |
| PY3 | 4 | - |
| PY4 | 4 | - |
| PY5 | 4 | - |
| PY6 | 3 | - |
| PY7 | 4 | - |
| PY8 | 4 | - |
| PY9 | 4 | - |
| 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course's Level of contribution | None | Very Low | Low | Fair | High | Very High |
| Method of assessment/evaluation | Written exam | Oral Exams | Assignment/Project | Laboratory work | Presentation/Seminar |
| Event | Quantity | Duration (Hour) | Total Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midterm 1 | 1 | 32 | 32 |
| Midterm 2 | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Homework 1 | 1 | 35 | 35 |
| Homework 2 | 1 | 35 | 35 |
| Final | 1 | 30 | 30 |
| Classroom Activities | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Total Workload | 204 | ||
| ECTS Credit of the Course | 8.0 | ||
