Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University Course Catalogue

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TOURISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE / DY507 - DESTINATION MANAGEMENT

Code: DY507 Course Title: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM Theoretical+Practice: 3+0 ECTS: 6
Year/Semester of Study 1 / Fall Semester
Level of Course 2nd Cycle Degree Programme
Type of Course Optional
Department DESTINATION MANAGEMENT
Pre-requisities and Co-requisites None
Mode of Delivery Face to Face
Teaching Period 14 Weeks
Name of Lecturer İBRAHİM YILMAZ (iyilmaz@nevsehir.edu.tr)
Name of Lecturer(s)
Language of Instruction Turkish
Work Placement(s) None
Objectives of the Course
The aim of this course is to provide students with a perspective on the concepts of social and cultural sustainability, conservation planning and sustainable management.

Learning Outcomes PO MME
The students who succeeded in this course:
LO-1 Understanding the relationship between tourism and conservation and sustainability PO-1 Have a detailed understanding of tourism policies and plans both at macro and micro levels.
PO-3 Develops and implements competitive strategies related to the destination.
PO-7 Understand and critically evaluate social and professional ethical values and behave accordingly.
PO-9 Have awareness of social justice, cultural values and environmental issues.
PO-10 Gains knowledge about destination branding.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
LO-2 To internalize concepts such as social and cultural sustainability, conservation, preservation and sustainable management PO-1 Have a detailed understanding of tourism policies and plans both at macro and micro levels.
PO-9 Have awareness of social justice, cultural values and environmental issues.
PO-10 Gains knowledge about destination branding.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
LO-3 Evaluation of the projects carried out by non-governmental organizations and other organizations in the world to protect cultural and social values and discussion of their applicability in the field of faith tourism. PO-3 Develops and implements competitive strategies related to the destination.
PO-6 Plan, conduct, evaluate and report a study using scientific research methods.
PO-7 Understand and critically evaluate social and professional ethical values and behave accordingly.
PO-8 Demonstrate effective communication and presentation skills both verbally and in writing.
Examination
Presentation
Performance Project
PO: Programme Outcomes
MME:Method of measurement & Evaluation

Course Contents
Embracing concepts such as maintaining social and cultural structure, conservation, preservation and sustainable management
Weekly Course Content
Week Subject Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 The Concepts of Conservation, Preservation and Sustainability Presentation, Article
2 Social and Cultural Structure, Cultural Heritage and Its Preservation (Stakeholders and Policy) Presentation, Article
3 Cultural Identity, Ethnicity, Authenticity, Cultural Degeneration, Commercialization and Protection Presentation, Article
4 Social and Cultural Impacts of Tourism Presentation, Article
5 Sustainable Tourism and Its Dimensions (Social, Cultural, Economic and Environmental Sustainability) Presentation, Article
6 The Importance of Social Structure and Cultural Values for Tourism and Sustainability Presentation, Article
7 Preservation and Planning Strategies Presentation, Article
8 mid-term exam
9 Cultural Heritage Management Presentation, Article
10 Sustainable Management Presentation, Article
11 Local, National and Global Conservation and Sustainability Presentation, Article
12 Conservation Projects of NGOs and Other Institutions Presentation, Article
13 Conservation of local and regional sources, Raising Awareness of Local People and Conservation Foundations Presentation, Article
14 Social Interactions in Religious Tourism, Importance of Cultural Structure and Sustainability Presentation, Article
15 Student Presentations and Discussions Presentation, Article
16 final exam
Recommend Course Book / Supplementary Book/Reading
Required Course instruments and materials

Assessment Methods
Type of Assessment Week Hours Weight(%)
mid-term exam 8 1 40
Other assessment methods
1.Oral Examination
2.Quiz
3.Laboratory exam
4.Presentation
5.Report
6.Workshop
7.Performance Project
8.Term Paper
9.Project
final exam 16 2 60

Student Work Load
Type of Work Weekly Hours Number of Weeks Work Load
Weekly Course Hours (Theoretical+Practice) 3 16 48
Outside Class
       a) Reading 2 16 32
       b) Search in internet/Library 2 16 32
       c) Performance Project 2 16 32
       d) Prepare a workshop/Presentation/Report 0
       e) Term paper/Project 0
Oral Examination 0
Quiz 0
Laboratory exam 0
Own study for mid-term exam 2 16 32
mid-term exam 2 1 2
Own study for final exam 3 2 6
final exam 2 1 2
0
0
Total work load; 186