COURSE UNIT TITLE

Offered By

Faculty Of Business

Level of Course Unit

First Cycle Programmes (Bachelor's Degree)

Course Coordinator

MELTEM KOLDAY

Offered to

Economics
International Business and Trade
International Relations
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Political Science and International Relations
International Trade and Business (English)
Tourism Management

Course Objective

The aim of the course is to create awareness about sustainability, teach UN Sustainable Development Goals, provide an understanding of the global terms of social equality, circular economy,environment, climate and sustainable consumption.the course also aims to emphasize the significance of individual actions in promoting long-term transformation, examine regional, national and global instution's context-appropriate solutions for sustainability, and create an experiential learning environment where theoratical knowledge is translated into practical applications through in-class projects.

Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit

Mode of Delivery

Face -to- Face

Prerequisites and Co-requisites

None

Recomended Optional Programme Components

None

Course Contents

Recomended or Required Reading

Articles
UN open sources
Guest speakers
Documentaries
Presentations
Case Studies

Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

1.Lecture delivery
2.Group work
3.Presentations
4.Case Analysis
5.Homework

Assessment Methods

Further Notes About Assessment Methods

None

Assessment Criteria

Students will understand what sustainability is, what the principles of sustainability are, and they will develop and present a project that offers a solution to a problem by practically applying the theoratical knowledge they have learned.The following rubric will be used for evaluating the project presentation.

Criteria 1.Content (20 points)

1.1 project overview (10p.)
Excellent (10p); clear and concise introduction providing a comprehensive overview of the sustainability project including its goals, objectives and relevance.
Good (7-9p.); adequate introduction with some information on the project goals and objectives.
Needs improvement (3-6p); introduction lacks clarity or is missing essential project details.

1.2.social and economic considerations
Excellent (10p.)insightful discussion of the social and economic aspects of the project considering community engagement, equity and economic feasibility.
Good (7-9p.) some considerations of social and economic factors but may lack depth or specificity.
Needs improvement (3-6) limited or unclear discussion of social and economic considerations.

Criteria 2. Presentation Skills (60p)

2.1.Clarity and organization of the topic (10p.)
2.2.Visual aids (10p.)
2.3.Verbal delivery (10p)
2.4.Timing (10p)
2.5.Dress code (5p.)
2.6.Body language (5p)
2.7 Note cards (10p.)

Criteria 3.Integration of Sustainability Concepts (20p.)

Excellent (20p) demonstrates a strong understanding of sustainability concepts and effectively applies them to the project.
Good (15-19 p.) shows understanding of sustainability concepts,but application is inconsistent.
Needs improvement ( 10-14p.) limited or unclear application of sustainability concepts.

Language of Instruction

English

Course Policies and Rules

A minimum attendance rate of 70% is required for all students.
Plagiarism and sharing of unauthorized use of information is a disciplinary offense.
The instructor is permitted to administer pop quizzes without prior notification and include their scores in the final assement.
In group activities, rules are collectively established with students within the classroom.Students who do not actively participate in group activities will not be eligible to take the final presentation and will be required to retake the course.

Contact Details for the Lecturer(s)

meltem.kolday@deu.edu.tr
mkolday@yahoo.com

Office Hours

wednesdays 11.30-13.00

Work Placement(s)

None

Workload Calculation

Contribution of Learning Outcomes to Programme Outcomes