Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sustainable Tourism
Course Code: THM223
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: Short Cycle (Associate's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 2
Objectives of the Course

With this course; the concept of sustainability, the concept of sustainable tourism in tourism and its applications in this context.

Course Content

. The concept of sustainability in general, the concept of sustainability in tourism, the applications within the scope of sustainability in tourism, alternative tourism issues constitute the content of this course.

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Eren GÖNÜL
Learning Outcomes
1.Recognize the concept of sustainability
2. Recognize the concept of sustainability in tourism.
3. Gains knowledge of sustainable practices in tourism
4. Sustainable tourism planning
5. Awareness of environmental protection
Recommended or Required Reading
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Meeting, transfer of course content and process to students, resource suggestions
Week 2 - Theoretical
Relationship between tourism and environment
Week 3 - Theoretical
Environmental problems and tourism
Week 4 - Theoretical
The concept of sustainability
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sustainable tourism concept
Week 6 - Theoretical
Eco-label applications within the scope of sustainable tourism
Week 7 - Theoretical
Other practices in the sector within the scope of sustainable tourism
Week 8 - Theoretical
General Review/ Midterm Exam
Week 9 - Theoretical
Emergence of alternative tourism within the scope of sustainable tourism
Week 10 - Theoretical
Transition from alternative tourism to special interest tourism
Week 11 - Theoretical
Types of special interest tourism: Culture-based classification
Week 12 - Theoretical
Types of special interest tourism: Nature-based classification
Week 13 - Theoretical
Types of special interest tourism: Educational classification
Week 14 - Theoretical
Types of special interest tourism: Hobby-based classification
Week 15 - Final Exam
Final Exam
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Midterm Examination1415
Final Examination1415
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)52
Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes