• Responsible Tourism Management (MTMW1200-3002),
         21.03.2022 – 20.05.2022,  5 cr  (ZJA21SMTP, ...) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The student knows how to define responsible tourism concepts.
    She/he understands multiple perspectives of responsible tourism.
    The student is able to link topics to global and national level strategies and policies.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Basic understanding of tourism industry
    Course contents
    Terms and definitions (Sustainable development, Sustainable, Responsible tourism, Tourism impact)
    Different dimensions of responsibility
    Stakeholder thinking and service chain
    Tools for responsible tourism development in company, destination and national level (for example carbon footprint)
    The most important laws and guidelines in tourism companies
    Security issues in tourism business
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    The general criteria of the competences that the Bachelor's Degrees awarded by Finnish Universities of Applied Sciences provide can be found on JAMK's web pages. The learning outcomes of individual courses are assessed in relation to the objectives of the course concerned. Assessment is based on knowledge, skills and competence in accordance with the National and European Qualifications Framework, level 6.

    Assessment methods are based on learning objectives.

    Unless otherwise defined in the curriculum, a course accepted as completed is assessed on the following five-step scale:

    5 (Excellent) The student can analyze the concepts. The student evaluates multiple perspectives in content matter. The student formulates topics together in global and national levels.

    4 (Very Good) The student categorizes the concepts. The student evaluates multiple perspectives in content matter. The student compares topics in global and national levels.

    3 (Good) The student illustrates the concepts. The student demonstrates multiple perspectives in content matter. The student differentiates topics in global and national levels.

    2 (Satisfactory) The student understands the concepts. The student can explain multiple perspectives in content matter. The student can give examples on topics in global and national levels.

    1 (Sufficient) The student can define the concepts. The student understands multiple perspectives in content matter. The student identifies topics in global and national levels.

    If the student does not meet the minimum criteria set for the course, the grade is 0 (Fail).
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    3 (Good) The student illustrates the concepts. The student demonstrates multiple perspectives in content matter. The student differentiates topics in global and national levels.

    4 (Very Good) The student categorizes the concepts. The student evaluates multiple perspectives in content matter. The student compares topics in global and national levels.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    5 (Excellent) The student can analyze the concepts. The student evaluates multiple perspectives in content matter. The student formulates topics together in global and national levels.

    Language of instruction

    English

    Location and time

    week 12:
    Introduction
    week 13 intensive week of lectures by visiting lecturer, OBS timetable differs
    weeks 14 - 19
    Lectures, field work research and group discussions

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Reading and group discussions
    Lectures
    Field work research

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Goodwin, H. 2016. Responsible Tourism. Using Tourism for Sustainable Development. Oxford: Goodfellow Publishers.Laws and regulations in tourism.

    Lecturer(s)

    Petra Blinnikka, Franca Santiá, Minna Tunkkari-Eskelinen

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    online tests during the course

    Timing

    21.03.2022 - 20.05.2022

    Learning assignments and student workload

    lectures 50 h
    assignments/tasks 50 h
    reading the course material 35 h
    Total 135 hours

    Enrollment

    01.11.2021 - 28.02.2022

    Content scheduling

    week 12:
    Introduction
    weelk 13 intensive week of lectures by visiting lecturer
    weeks 14 - 19
    Lectures, field work research and group discussions

    Groups
    • ZJA21SMTP
    • ZJA21SMG
    • MTM21S1
    • MTM22VK
    Alternative learning methods

    Group discussions, learning diary, research data assignment, test in law issues.

    Seats

    0 - 50

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face, Online learning

    Share of R&D studies

    2 cr

    Share of virtual studies

    2 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Business