• Approach to Cultural Tourism (MT00BJ69-3003),
         13.02.2023 – 21.04.2023,  5 cr  (ZJA23KM, ...) — Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    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.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Basic studies completed in the major study programme
    Alternatively, basic understanding of the operational field acquired through previous studies or work experience.
    Course contents
    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
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 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. The student contributes to team work at a minimum level and shows little interest in sharing his/her expertise.

    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. The student contributes to team work at a satisfactory level and shows some interest in sharing his/her expertise.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 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. The student contributes actively to team work and is able to share his/her expertise in his/her field.

    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. The student contributes actively to team work and is able to efficiently share his/her expertise in his/her field.
    Assessment criteria - grade 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. The student contributes actively to team work and is able to optimally share his/her expertise in his/her field.
    Further information
    Course will be studied online in Moodle
    Language of instruction

    English

    Location and time

    Online course in Moodle

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Webinars
    individual assignments
    group assignments
    online discussions

    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

    Lecturer(s)

    Susanna Nuijanmaa, Mari Holopainen

    Timing

    13.02.2023 - 21.04.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Webinars and Zoom consultation: 10 h
    Written assignments: 60h
    Individual work online: 65h
    Total: 135 h

    Groups
    • ZJA23KM
    • ZJK23KM
    • MTM21S1
    • ZJAMTM22S1
    • MRE19SA
    • MTM20S1
    • MRE19S1M
    • MTM22S1
    • MTM22VS
    • MRE19SB
    • MTM23VK
    Seats

    0 - 60

    Assessment methods

    Avoin amk: 10
    Campus Online: 20

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management

    Mode of delivery

    Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    5 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Business