Tourism and its Environment
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | RBA0301 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Basic Studies |
| Curriculum: | R-HB 2007 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Hospitality Management |
| Year of Study: | 1 (2007-2008) |
| Credits: | 6 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Alaviitala, Mikael |
| Language of Instruction: | English |
Learning Outcomes
The aim is for the student to internalise the view of tourism as a global and growing industry. Various sectors of tourism are presented so that the student realises the diversity of tourism and its effects on society and environment. Other topics during the course are the history of tourism, tourism geography, the roles and motivations of tourists and tourism research.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 162
-of which scheduled studies 81
- lectures 32
- interactive questioning 8
- study discussion 18
- instruction, presentation and analysis of learning assignments 20
- exam 3
- a part of the scheduled studies will be implemented as virtual
web-based studies
-of which autonomous / independent studies 81
- Planning, learning assignments, preparation to exam,
web-based studies 81
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No
Contents
Tourism and its functions / actors, concepts and theories in tourism, push and pull factors in tourism, tourist roles, motivations in tourism, attractive areas, preconditions for tourism, Finland as a destination, effects of tourism.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Goeldner, C & Ritchie, J. R. B. 2006. Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies. New York. John Wiley & Sons. (also ed. 2002)
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures, group work, interactive questioning, study discussion and computer-based learning.
Assessment Criteria
Grade 5
The student is able to evaluate, categorize, explain and argument characteristics associated with the tourism phenomena. The student is able to comprehensively analyse the touristic environment
Grade 3
The students is able to apply the main characteristics and concepts within the tourism industry in the right situations and is also able to analyse these in a certain functional environment
Grade 1
Recognizes the main characteristics and concepts within the tourism industry and is able to describe them in a certain environment
Assessment Methods
The course is divided into two parts which are both assessed according to group work (40%) and examination (60%). Active participation in contact lectures is required.