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Tourism as a global phenomenon (3cr)

Code: LTVAML106-3002

General information


Enrollment
02.05.2017 - 02.10.2018
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.10.2018 - 14.12.2018
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3 cr
Local portion
3 cr
Mode of delivery
Contact learning
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Management
Teachers
Jenny Janhunen
Course
LTVAML106

Evaluation scale

1-5

Objective

The student is able to
- define the nature and characteristics of tourism industry
- interpret the basic fundamental concepts of tourism
- present holistic impacts of tourism in society and environment
- use research knowledge in tourism business
- adapt digital tools in the development of future tourism

Content

- Tourism as global and regional phenomenon
- Holistic impacts of tourism and special characteristics of the industry
- Tourism business, digital business environment
- Tourism future and trends

Materials

Veijola, S. (2013) (toim.) Matkailututkimuksen lukukirja. Porvoo: Bookwell.
Other literature and reports

Completion alternatives

Lectures and studying online

Student workload

Student workload about 81 h

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student has carried out the course assignments and participated in the study unit. The student is able describe tourism as a global phenomenon and explain the special characteristics of the tourism industry. The student knows how to examine tourism through its social, ecological, economic, cultural and political dimensions towards responsible tourism. The student is familiar with and knows how to use digital tools and programs significant to tourism business and marketing. The student recognizes the significance of interaction and multiculturalism as part of tourism work and business. The student is capable of detecting global trends and megatrends and explain their meanings to tourism. The student is able to apply tourism research to development both in tourism companies and in destinations.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student has carried out the course assignments well and actively participated in the study unit. The student is able describe tourism as a global phenomenon and explain the special characteristics of the tourism industry. The student knows how to examine tourism through its social, ecological, economic, cultural and political dimensions towards responsible tourism. The student is familiar with and knows how to use digital tools and programs significant to tourism business and marketing. The student recognizes the significance of interaction and multiculturalism as part of tourism work and business. The student is capable of detecting global trends and megatrends and explain their meanings to tourism. The student is able to apply tourism research to development both in tourism companies and in destinations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student has carried out the course assignments excellently and actively participated in the study unit. The student is able describe tourism as a global phenomenon and explain the special characteristics of the tourism industry. The student knows how to examine tourism through its social, ecological, economic, cultural and political dimensions towards responsible tourism. The student is familiar with and knows how to use digital tools and programs significant to tourism business and marketing. The student recognizes the significance of interaction and multiculturalism as part of tourism work and business. The student is capable of detecting global trends and megatrends and explain their meanings in tourism. The student is able to apply tourism research to development both in tourism companies and in destinations.

Qualifications

No prerequisites.

Further information

Opetus ilta-aikana

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