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