Accessible Tourism (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Objective

Purpose of the course
After completing this course, you will understand the basic principles of accessibility and accessibility and the implications of accessibility when planning and implementing tourism activities. In addition, you can utilize these things to design your work and work environment.

Leaning outcome
You will be familiar with the diversity of environmental and accessibility concepts and will be able to acquire information related to environmental assessment and design. You are able to work to promote a accessible and customizable environment and its functional fairness. You are aware of the specifics and needs of different customer groups and the challenges faced by tourism entrepreneurs within accessibility. You are familiar with the potential of society and tourism organizations to influence accessibility and are familiar with the legislation that governs activities.

Content

Accessibility principles and key environmental and accessibility concepts, accessibility legislation, specifics and needs of different customer groups.

Location and time

The course starts on 18th October when Moodle workspace will be opened and the students get pre-assignment for the course. There are five webinars in this course and in between the webinars students study independently according to the instructions given by the tutor.

The timing of the webinars:
1st November at 9-11 am
8th November at 9-11 am
10th November at 9-11 am
15th November at 9-11 am
22nd November at 9-11 am

Materials

Accessible tourism for all: an opportunity within our reach. 2016. World Tourism organisation.

Darcy, S., McKercher, B., Schweinsberg, S. 2020. From tourism and disability to accessible
tourism: a perspective article. TOURISM REVIEW. VOL. 75 NO. 1 2020, pp. 140-144, © Emerald Publishing Limited, ISSN 1660-5373 DOI 10.1108/TR-07-2019-0323

Luiza, S. M. 2010. Accessible tourism - The ignored opportunity. Annals of the University of Oradea : Economic Science. 1.

United Nations: Promoting accessible tourism for all. https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/issues/promoting-accessible-tourism-for-all.html

Other material provided by the tutor

Teaching methods

This course is implemented online. Methods of teaching and learning used in the implementation:
* online webinars
* learning assignments
* group discussions
* demos

Employer connections

Visiting lecturers and cases from the industry sharing their experiences from the theme.

International connections

Internationalisation aspect is accommodated to this implementation using also international examples and material of accessible tourism.

Completion alternatives

You have the right to apply for recognition of your studies if you have prior learning (e.g. university studies completed elsewhere) that can be accredited towards the degree you are currently completing.

The recognition of prior learning is possible in three primary ways: accreditation (replacement or inclusion), recognition of informal learning and studification. More precise info: JAMK Degree Regulations, section 17.

Student workload

One credit corresponds to an average of 27 hours of work, which means that the load of five credits is approximately 135 hours. The load is distributed as follows:
* online webinars and group discussions 20
* independent assignments and other independent work (studying of literature, preparing for lectures) 100
* demos 15

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The evaluation decision is made on a scale: pass / fail. The course is successfully passed if: 1) the student demonstrates an understanding of the diversity of environmental and accessibility concepts and is able to acquire information related to environmental assessment and design, 2) is able to work to promote an accessible and customizable environment and its functional fairness; 3) recognizes the specific characteristics and needs of customer groups and the challenges that tourism entrepreneurs face in accessibility; and 4) identifies the impact of society and tourism organizations on enabling accessible tourism.

Further information

Campusonline: 20
Open UAS: 5
Exchange students: 5