• Approach to Cultural Tourism (independent online) (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.
    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.

    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 - 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.
    Further information
    Course will be studied online in Moodle
    Language of instruction

    English

    Location and time

    The course is virtual and is implemented in Moodle learning environment. The course is based on independent studying.

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Independent reading materials and information search
    Online discussions
    Independent assignments
    Tutoring webinars

    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, Rositsa Röntynen

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    No exam

    Timing

    13.02.2023 - 21.04.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Tutoring webinars: 10 h
    Written assignments: 60h
    Individual work online: 65h
    Total: 135 h

    Enrollment

    01.11.2022 - 17.02.2023

    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.

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

    0 - 60

    Assessment methods

    Weekly assignments are evaluated as passed-failed.
    Main assignment is evaluated on the scale 0-5.

    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