Approach to Cultural Tourism (independent online) (5 cr)
Code: MT00BJ69-3003
General information
- Enrollment
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01.11.2022 - 17.02.2023
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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13.02.2023 - 21.04.2023
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 0 cr
- Virtual portion
- 5 cr
- 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
- Rositsa Röntynen
- Groups
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ZJA23KMAvoin AMK, marata
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ZJK23KMKorkeakoulujen välinen yhteistyö, MARATA
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MTM21S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
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ZJAMTM22S1Avoin AMK, marata, AMK-polut, Tourism Management
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MRE19SAMatkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminta
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MTM20S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
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MRE19S1MMatkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminta
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MTM22S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management
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MTM22VSBachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
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MRE19SBMatkailu- ja palveluliiketoiminta
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MTM23VKBachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management,vaihto-opiskelu/Exchange studies
- Course
- MT00BJ69
Evaluation scale
0-5
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.
Objective
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
Location and time
The course is virtual and is implemented in Moodle learning environment. The course is based on independent studying.
Materials
Official websites of organizations related to tourism, cultural management and cultural tourism
DMO websites
Current materials provided by course tutor: videos, articles
Teaching methods
Independent reading materials and information search
Online discussions
Independent assignments
Tutoring webinars
Exam schedules
No exam
Student workload
Tutoring webinars: 10 h
Written assignments: 60h
Individual work online: 65h
Total: 135 h
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
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.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
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.
Assessment 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.
Qualifications
Basic studies completed in the major study programme
Alternatively, basic understanding of the operational field acquired through previous studies or work experience.
Further information
Weekly assignments are evaluated as passed-failed.
Main assignment is evaluated on the scale 0-5.