MTOI 241 | Course Introduction and Application Information - Department of Applied English Translation

Course Name

Sustainable Development Goals

Code	Semester	Theory (hour/week)	Application/Lab (hour/week)	Local Credits	ECTS
MTOI 241	Fall/Spring	3	0	3	4

Prerequisites	None
Course Language
Course Type	Elective
Course Level	-
Mode of Delivery	-
Teaching Methods and Techniques of the Course	Discussion Lecture / Presentation
National Occupation Classification	-
Course Coordinator	-
Course Lecturer(s)	Öğr.Gör.Dr. Murat Nazlı
Assistant(s)	-

Course Objectives	The aim of this course is to enable students to explain the concept of sustainability within the framework of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the United Nations, to analyze these goals and relate them to relevant fields, to develop environmental and social responsibility awareness, and to evaluate how businesses and consumers can contribute to these goals.
Learning Outcomes	The students who succeeded in this course; Define the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Explain the concepts of environmental and social sensitivity. Analyze the perspectives and behaviors of businesses and consumers within the context of the SDGs. Evaluate the economic, social, and environmental benefits that sustainable practices can provide to businesses. Interpret sustainability policies at global and local levels and their impacts on businesses.
Course Description	This course covers the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations in line with the 2030 Agenda. Within the scope of the course, the fundamental principles of these goals are examined, and their relationship with businesses in various sectors such as tourism, manufacturing, and information technologies, as well as with consumer behavior, is explored. Additionally, the concept of sustainability is discussed through its environmental, economic, and social dimensions, supported by current practices and sector-based examples. This course covers the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations in line with the 2030 Agenda. Within the scope of the course, the fundamental principles of these goals are examined, and their relationship with businesses in various sectors such as tourism, manufacturing, and information technologies, as well as with consumer behavior, is explored. Additionally, the concept of sustainability is discussed through its environmental, economic, and social dimensions, supported by current practices and sector-based examples. This course covers the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) established by the United Nations in line with the 2030 Agenda. Within the scope of the course, the fundamental principles of these goals are examined, and their relationship with businesses in various sectors such as tourism, manufacturing, and information technologies, as well as with consumer behavior, is explored. Additionally, the concept of sustainability is discussed through its environmental, economic, and social dimensions, supported by current practices and sector-based examples.
Related Sustainable Development Goals

Course Category	Core Courses
	Major Area Courses
	Supportive Courses
	Media and Management Skills Courses
	Transferable Skill Courses

Week	Subjects	Related Preparation
1	Introduction, information about the course and course content	https://turkiye.un.org/tr/sdgs
2	Sustainable Development Goal 1 and 2 - No Poverty and No Hunger	http://www.surdurulebilirkalkinma.gov.tr/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SKA-ve-Gostergeleri-Kapak-Birlestirilmis.pdf Chapter 1 & Chapter 2
3	Sustainable Development Goal 3 and 4 - Health and Quality of Life and Quality Education	Bulut C., Fidlerova, H., & Schabereiter, R. (2023). The SDGs and Entrepreneurship, 1st publishing. Detay Yayıncılık. Chapter 3 & Chapter 4
4	Sustainable Development Goal 5 and 6 - Gender Equality, Reduced Inequalities	Bulut C., Fidlerova, H., & Schabereiter, R. (2023). The SDGs and Entrepreneurship, 1st publishing. Detay Yayıncılık. Chapter 5 & Chapter 6
5	Sustainable Development Goals 7 and 8 - Clean Water and Sanitation, Affordable and Clean Energy	Bulut C., Fidlerova, H., & Schabereiter, R. (2023). The SDGs and Entrepreneurship, 1st publishing. Detay Yayıncılık. Chapter 7 & Chapter 8
6	Sustainable Development Goal 9 - Decent Work and Economic Growth	https://turkiye.un.org/tr/sdgs Chapter 9
7	Sustainable Development Goal 10 - Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure	Bulut C., Fidlerova, H., & Schabereiter, R. (2023). The SDGs and Entrepreneurship, 1st publishing. Detay Yayıncılık. Chapter 10
8	Midterm
9	Sustainable Development Goal 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities	Bulut C., Fidlerova, H., & Schabereiter, R. (2023). The SDGs and Entrepreneurship, 1st publishing. Detay Yayıncılık. Chapter 11
10	Sustainable Development Goal 12 - Responsible Production and Consumption	Bulut C., Fidlerova, H., & Schabereiter, R. (2023). The SDGs and Entrepreneurship, 1st publishing. Detay Yayıncılık. Chapter 12
11	Sustainable Development Goal 13 and 14 - Climate Action and Life Below Water	Bulut C., Fidlerova, H., & Schabereiter, R. (2023). The SDGs and Entrepreneurship, 1st publishing. Detay Yayıncılık. Chapter 13 & 14
12	Sustainable Development Goal 15 - Life on Land	Bulut C., Fidlerova, H., & Schabereiter, R. (2023). The SDGs and Entrepreneurship, 1st publishing. Detay Yayıncılık. Chapter 15
13	Sustainable Development Goal 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions	Bulut C., Fidlerova, H., & Schabereiter, R. (2023). The SDGs and Entrepreneurship, 1st publishing. Detay Yayıncılık. Chapter 16
14	Sustainable Development Goal 17 - Partnerships for the Goals	Bulut C., Fidlerova, H., & Schabereiter, R. (2023). The SDGs and Entrepreneurship, 1st publishing. Detay Yayıncılık. Chapter 17 https://turkiye.un.org/tr/sdgs
15	Individual and Professional Responsibilities in Sustainability	Bulut C., Fidlerova, H., & Schabereiter, R. (2023). The SDGs and Entrepreneurship, 1st publishing. Detay Yayıncılık. Chapter 18 https://turkiye.un.org/tr/sdgs
16	Final exam

Course Notes/Textbooks

Bulut C., Fidlerova, H., & Schabereiter, R. (2023). The SDGs and Entrepreneurship, 1st publishing. Detay Yayıncılık, Ankara ISBN: 978-605-254-824-0

Sürdürülebilir Kakınma Amaçları http://www.surdurulebilirkalkinma.gov.tr/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/SKA-ve-Gostergeleri-Kapak-Birlestirilmis.pdf

Suggested Readings/Materials

UN Sustainable Development Goals, https://sdgs.un.org/goals

Sürdürülebilir Kakınma için Küresel Amaçlar https://www.kureselamaclar.org/

Türkiye Sürdürülebilir Kakınma Amaçları https://turkiye.un.org/tr/sdgs

Semester Activities	Number	Weigthing
Participation	1	10
Laboratory / Application
Field Work
Quizzes / Studio Critiques
Portfolio
Homework / Assignments
Presentation / Jury
Project
Seminar / Workshop
Oral Exams
Midterm	1	40
Final Exam		50
Total

Weighting of Semester Activities on the Final Grade	2	50
Weighting of End-of-Semester Activities on the Final Grade	1	50
Total

Semester Activities	Number	Duration (Hours)	Workload
Theoretical Course Hours (Including exam week: 16 x total hours)	16	3	48
Laboratory / Application Hours (Including exam week: '.16.' x total hours)	16		0
Study Hours Out of Class	14	2	28
Field Work			0
Quizzes / Studio Critiques			0
Portfolio			0
Homework / Assignments			0
Presentation / Jury			0
Project			0
Seminar / Workshop			0
Oral Exam			0
Midterms	1	20	20
Final Exam		24	0
		Total	96

#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	* Contribution Level
#	Program Competencies/Outcomes	1	2	3	4	5
1	Obtaining written language skills that would support the field of Applied English and Translation.	-	-	-	-	-
2	Being able to use and interpret the knowledge acquired in the field of Applied English and Translation	-	-	-	-	-
3	Being able to convey ideas and suggestions to solve problems related to the field of Applied English and Translation in written form	-	-	-	-	-
4	Developing vocabulary skills in English and acquiring skills to apply them in the field of translation	-	-	-	-	-
5	Acquiring basic skills and knowledge to do research in English language	-	-	-	-	-
6	Innovative and creative thinking accompanied by the ability to apply newly-acquired knowledge not only in familiar, but also in novel and unusual contexts	-	-	-	-	-
7	Taking responsibility as an individual and as part of the group, being open-minded, constructive and self-confident, tolerating criticism and working effectively and productively	-	-	-	-	-
8	Internalizing the requirements of complying with the values of business ethics, being socially and scientifically ethical in every aspect of gathering, interpreting, sharing and applying data in the field of Applied English and Translation under all circumstances	-	-	-	-	-
9	Being able to use computer programs, informatics and communication technologies as required by the field of Applied English and Translation	-	-	-	-	-
10	Being able to evaluate the acquired knowledge and skills critically, adopting life-time learning approach, constantly updating and renewing the acquired knowldge	-	-	-	-	-