• Responsible Tourism Management (MTMW1200-3003),
         20.03.2023 – 19.05.2023,  5 cr  (ZJAG22SMTP, ...) — Face-to-face +-
    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

    Lectures twice a week except for the intensive week organised by visiting lecturer. Timing of the intensive week will be announced later.

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Lectures
    Reading and group discussions
    Collecting research data
    Learning diary
    Tests on law and safety issues

    Learning materials and recommended literature

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

    Other material provided by the teachers

    Lecturer(s)

    Petra Blinnikka

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    online tests on law and safety issues during the course

    Timing

    20.03.2023 - 19.05.2023

    Learning assignments and student workload

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

    Enrollment

    01.11.2022 - 17.02.2023

    Groups
    • ZJAG22SMTP
    • ZJAMTM22S1
    • MTM22S1
    • MTM22VS
    • MTM23VK
    Seats

    0 - 50

    Assessment methods

    Open UAS 5 (included in the total capacity)
    Exchange students: 5 (included in the total capacity)

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism Management

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Business