Introduction to Tourism (6 op)
Toteutuksen tunnus: MTMW1100-3003
Toteutuksen perustiedot
Ilmoittautumisaika
01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022
Ajoitus
29.08.2022 - 21.12.2022
Opintopistemäärä
6 op
Toteutustapa
Lähiopetus
Yksikkö
Liiketoimintayksikkö
Opetuskielet
- Englanti
Paikat
0 - 50
Koulutus
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management (AMK)
Opettaja
- Susanna Nuijanmaa
- Petra Blinnikka
Ryhmät
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ZJAG22SMTPAvoin AMK, matkailu, korkeakoulupolku
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ZJAMTM22S1Avoin AMK, marata, AMK-polut, Tourism Management
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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
Tavoitteet
The student understands how the tourism industry has developed and what it comprises in Finland and abroad. The student knows the general concepts and phenomena in tourism and understands the economic significance of tourism industry. She/he knows the current trends in tourism.
The student understands the traveller’s process from the perspective of both the leisure traveller and business traveller.
The student recognizes central tourism actors, their operating models and industry structures.
Student improves his/her information-seeking skills and is capable of utilizing different databases and information channels when seeking the information they need.
Sisältö
• Economic significance of the tourism industry
• General concepts and phenomena in tourism industry
• Tourism trends
• Tourism industry’s operational structure in Finland and abroad
• Traveler’s process
• Tourism service providers
• Special characteristics and structures of the different tourism service sectors
Oppimateriaali ja suositeltava kirjallisuus
Cooper, C. et al. 2004. Tourism Principles and practices. Financial Times/ Prentice Hall.
UNWTO. 2017. Tourism definitions
O'Gorman, K. D., Cousins, J. 2010. The origins of hospitality and tourism. Goodfellow cop.
Current materials provided by course tutors
Opetusmenetelmät
Contact lectures
Individual assignments
Group assignment
Company visits and classroom visitors
Exam
Vaihtoehtoiset suoritustavat
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.
Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus
Lectures 66 h
Assignments and reading the course material 72 h
Preparing for the exam 24 h
Total 162 h
Lisätietoja opiskelijoille
Avoin AMK 5 (included in the total capacity)
Gradian korkeakoulupolkulaiset 5
Arviointiasteikko
0-5
Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1-2)
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.
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.
Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3-4)
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.
Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)
5 (Excellent) The student can evaluate the concepts. The student evaluates multiple perspectives in content matter. The student formulates topics together in global and national levels.
Esitietovaatimukset
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