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Makale Özeti:
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The aim of this study is to explore the level of environmental literacy of the graduate students in Amasya
University; their approach to environment and environmental issues; and to investigate their beliefs about the
sustainable development. The sample of the study is 5 graduate students studying at Amasya University, 3
female and 2 male, in 2012-2013 academic year. The interviews, each of which lasted about 20-25 minutes, were
conducted with graduate students. The data collected was analyzed by using content analysis. According to the
findings, environmental knowledge of graduate students is not at a high level but their approach to environment
and environmental issues, interest of environmental education is at a high level. In addition, they have positive
awareness about sustainable development. Graduate students are the teachers or the academics of the future.
Therefore, these students' environmental knowledge and attitudes towards environment, sensitivity and interest
have a great importance with regard to the solution of environmental problems. With this in mind, further
studies like this might be conducted. This study is significant to prepare a background for the studies in this field
and to make contribution to the literature.
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