Approach to Cultural Tourism (MT00BJ69)

Approach to Cultural Tourism, 5 cr - MT00BJ69

Approach to Cultural Tourism (independent online) (MT00BJ69-3003), 13.02.2023 – 21.04.2023,
5 cr (ZJA23KM, ...) — Online learning + -
Language of instruction

English

Timing

13.02.2023 - 21.04.2023

Lecturer(s)

Rositsa Röntynen, Susanna Nuijanmaa

Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

Independent reading materials and information search
Online discussions
Independent assignments
Tutoring webinars

Learning materials and recommended literature

Official websites of organizations related to tourism, cultural management and cultural tourism
DMO websites
Current materials provided by course tutor: videos, articles

Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

No exam

Learning assignments and student workload

Tutoring webinars: 10 h
Written assignments: 60h
Individual work online: 65h
Total: 135 h

Enrollment

01.11.2022 - 17.02.2023

Content scheduling

The deadlines for the course assignments will be given in the beginning of the course.
Latest deadline for all assignments is at the end of the course.
Groups
- ZJA23KM
- ZJK23KM
- MTM21S1
- ZJAMTM22S1
- MRE19SA
- MTM20S1
- MRE19S1M
- MTM22S1
- MTM22VS
- MRE19SB
- MTM23VK
Seats

0 - 60

Assessment methods

Weekly assignments are evaluated as passed-failed.

Main assignment is evaluated on the scale 0-5.

Degree Programme

Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Share of virtual studies

5 cr

Unit

School of Business

The student learns the basic concepts of cultural tourism and understands the potential of cultural tourism for the community and economy. The interdisciplinary approach widens the knowledge of the tourism industry/ creative industries.

Basic concepts in cultural tourism
Introduction to the Tourism Industry/ Creative Industries (depending on the student's major study programme; e.g. cultural management students choose Introduction to the Tourism Industry )
Current phenomena in cultural tourism: live like a local, sustainable travel
Cultural tourism products in Finland
Exploration of cultural tourism offerings in international destinations

Course will be studied online in Moodle

Basic studies completed in the major study programme
Alternatively, basic understanding of the operational field acquired through previous studies or work experience.

1 (Sufficient) The student has little command of the basic concepts of cultural tourism and shows limited ability to implement these into the course assignments.

2 (Satisfactory) The student has some command of the basic concepts of cultural tourism and is able to a certain extent to implement these into the course assignments.

3 (Good) The student has good command of the basic concepts of cultural tourism and is able to implement these into the course assignments.

4 (Very Good) The student has very good command of the basic concepts of cultural tourism and is able to implement these into the course assignments in a well-defined manner.

5 (Excellent) The student has excellent command of the basic concepts of cultural tourism and is able to implement these into the course assignments in a novel and original manner.

Approach to Cultural Tourism, 5 cr - MT00BJ69

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