Approach to Cultural Tourism (5 cr)
Code: MT00BJ69-3002
General information
Enrollment
01.11.2021 - 28.02.2022
Timing
14.02.2022 - 15.04.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
5 op
Mode of delivery
Online learning
Unit
School of Business
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
0 - 60
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
Teachers
- Susanna Nuijanmaa
- Mari Holopainen
Groups
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ZJA21SMTPAvoin AMK, marata, Tourism Management AMK-polku
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MRE18SBMatkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminta
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MTM21S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
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MTM22VKBachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
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MRE18S1MMatkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminta
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MRE18SAMatkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminta
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ZJK22KMKorkeakoulujen välinen yhteistyö, MARATA
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MTM20S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
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MTM19S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
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ZJA22KMAvoin AMK, marata
Objectives
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.
Content
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
Time and location
Online course in Moodle
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
Teaching methods
Webinars
individual assignments
group assignments
online discussions
Student workload
Webinars and Zoom consultation: 10 h
Group work: 40h
Written assignments: 40h
Individual work online: 45h
Total: 135 h
Further information for students
Avoin amk: 10
Campus Online: 20
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
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.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
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.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
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.
Prerequisites
Basic studies completed in the major study programme
Alternatively, basic understanding of the operational field acquired through previous studies or work experience.
Further information
Course will be studied online in Moodle