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Environment and Community Responsibility

Structure Type: Study unit
Code: RRP0502
Type: Compulsory / Basic Studies
Curriculum: R-TR 2008
Level: Bachelor of Hospitality Management
Year of Study: 3 (2010-2011)
Credits: 2 cr
Responsible Teacher: Martin, Elina
Language of Instruction: Swedish

Learning Outcomes

The aim for the student is to know the basic concepts in environmental protection and to realize the significance of environmental values in the hospitality business. Evaluation of environmental impacts and understanding of ethical responsibility in society.

Contents

Basics of environmental protection. Legislation and authorities. Environmental values and cultural sustainability. Assessment of the status of the environment. Structure of an environmental programme. Safety at work and welfare in work community. Current topics.

Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools

Material in Moodle and exercises provided by lecturer. Articles and books according to current topics.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, project work and group work, exercises on Moodle, a portfolio.

Assessment Methods

Active participation in group work. Presentation of environmental programme. Porfolio. Numeric scale (0-5).


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