TOURISM AND HOTEL MANAGEMENT (ENGLISH) PROGRAMME COURSE DESCRIPTION
Name of the Course Unit	Code	Year	Semester	In-Class Hours (T+P)	Credit	ECTS Credit
ETHICS AND SOCIAL ISSUES	THM404	4	8	3+0	3.0	5.0

Objectives and Contents
Objectives of the Course Unit	The aim of this course is to make students aware of the potential negative impacts of the tourism industry on the environment, cultural heritage and society. A lot of attention will be given to the negative socio-cultural costs of tourism development on host communities.
Contents of the Course Unit	This course also aims to develop an understanding and awareness of the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism designed by UNWTO for responsible and sustainable tourism. Through the course, students will also gain a greater understanding of the theories relating to host responses to tourism and development in addition to the meaning and function of leisure .
Contribution of the Course Intending to Provide the Professional Education	This course covers the growth and progress of the tourism and hospitality industry.