Information Package / Course Catalogue
Sustainable Tourism
Course Code: REH438
Course Type: Area Elective
Couse Group: First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
Education Language: Turkish
Work Placement: N/A
Theory: 2
Prt.: 0
Credit: 2
Lab: 0
ECTS: 3
Objectives of the Course

The aim of the lesson is to explain the concept of sustainability , its features and the approaches towards it.

Course Content

The relationship between the sustainable tourism and transaportation capacity, its physical, social and pshycological dimensions and the basic concepts of sustainable tourism

Name of Lecturer(s)
Lec. Ayşe ARSLAN ÖZKAN
Learning Outcomes
1.To be able to define and recognize the content of sustainable tourism.
2.To be able to examine the main concepts about sustainable tourism.
3.To be able to question main approaches about sustainable tourism.
4.Gains knowledge about sustainable tourism and its stakeholders.
5.Gains knowledge about tourism businesses and sustainable tourism practices.
Recommended or Required Reading
1.WTO (1998) Guide for Local Authorities on Developing Sustainable Tourism,
2.Baysan, S.(2004) Ekolojik Etkiler, turistler, konaklama sektörü ve Yerel Halkın Tutumları İçinde A.Yüksel ve M Hançer (Editörler) Turizm İlkeler ve Yönetim(ss. 49-73) Ankara, Turhan Kitapevi.
3.Yüksel, F.(2004)Turizmde Planlama ve Uygulama Başarısızlık Nedenleri ve Öneriler İçinde A.Yüksel ve M Hançer (Editörler) Turizm İlkeler ve Yönetim(ss. 103-118) Ankara, Turhan Kitapevi.
4.Yüksel, F.(2004) Merkezi(Centralist) ve Yerinden (Adem-i Merkezi)Turizm Yönetimi Karşılaştırma ve Öneriler İçinde A.Yüksel ve M Hançer (Editörler) Turizm İlkeler ve Yönetim(ss. 103-118) Ankara, Turhan Kitapevi.
Weekly Detailed Course Contents
Week 1 - Theoretical
Definition and content of sustainable tourism
Week 2 - Theoretical
Principles of sustainable tourism
Week 3 - Theoretical
Shareholders of sustainable tourism
Week 4 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Consumers
Week 5 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Cultural Heritage
Week 6 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Natural Heritage
Week 7 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Planning
Week 8 - Intermediate Exam
Mid term exam
Week 9 - Intermediate Exam
Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality Businesses
Week 10 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Food & Beverage Enterprises
Week 11 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Entertainment Enterprises
Week 12 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and Transportation Enterprises
Week 13 - Theoretical
Sustainable Tourism and the Roles of Tour Guides
Week 14 - Theoretical
General Review
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Type of AssessmentCountPercent
Midterm Examination1%40
Final Examination1%60
Workload Calculation
ActivitiesCountPreparationTimeTotal Work Load (hours)
Lecture - Theory141242
Assignment53015
Midterm Examination1819
Final Examination1819
TOTAL WORKLOAD (hours)75
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Adnan Menderes University - Information Package / Course Catalogue
2026