• Nature Based Tourism (independent online) (MMPG1920-3004),
         13.02.2023 – 21.04.2023,  5 cr  (ZJA23KM, ...) — Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The student knows the emphasis and significance of nature-based tourism from the national and international perspectives. He/she knows the national theme-promoting strategies and development policies. He/she understands the concepts, phenomena and special characteristics related to nature-based tourism and is able to utilize them in analyzing operations. He/she is able to perceive different actors and operations in nature-based tourism. The student understands motives of a traveler and the theme’s significance to the competitiveness of the company.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    The student has studied tourism and understands how the tourism industry has developed and what it comprises in Finland or/and abroad. The student understands also general concepts of tourism business and principles of sustainable tourism.
    Course contents
    Nature-based tourism concepts and phenomena.
    Nature-based tourism nationally and internationally.
    Special characteristics and strategic emphasis.
    Nature-based tourism actors and customers.
    Nature-based services.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Assessment is based on learning objectives and is both qualitative and quantitative, based on criteria. Assessment is implemented by students (self-assessment), peers and the teacher.

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

    0 (Fail)
    The student does not meet the minimum criteria set for the course.

    1 (Sufficient)
    The student knows the concepts related to nature-based tourism. The student’s diverse specification and application of the concepts remain insufficient. The student recognizes key actors and existing services.

    2 (Satisfactory)
    The student demonstrates that he/she understands the concepts and special characteristics related to nature-based tourism both in theory and in practice. The student is able to point out key actors and services.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    3 (Good) The student illustrates and is able to specify the concepts and special characteristics related to Nature-based tourism by utilizing theoretic source material and practical examples. The student knows Nature-based tourism actors and key services.

    4 (Very Good) The student is able to analyze the concepts, special characteristics and global perspective related to Nature-based tourism. The student is able to assess key trends, services and networks as part of the operating field.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    5 (Excellent) The student masters, in addition to the core competence required for grades 3 (Good) and 4 (Very good), a critical examination. The student is able to display the creativeness.
    Language of instruction

    English

    Location and time

    The course is held 100% online during 13.2. - 21.4.2023

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Virtual learning and assignments
    Independent information search
    Topic related online discussions

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    The material provided by the teacher in Moodle and
    Fredman, P. & Tyrväinen, L. 2011. Frontiers in nature-based tourism: lessons from Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden: Routledge.
    Hall, C. M. & Boyd, S. 2005. Nature-based tourism in peripheral areas: development or disaster? Channel View Publications cop.

    Lecturer(s)

    Rositsa Röntynen

    Timing

    13.02.2023 - 21.04.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Reading material 30 h
    Topic Related online discussions 20 h
    Assignments and information search 85 h

    Enrollment

    01.11.2022 - 17.02.2023

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

    0 - 60

    Assessment methods

    CampusOnline: 20
    Open UAS 5
    Exchange students 15

    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