Nature Based Tourism (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

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Tavoitteet

Nature-based tourism is a rapidly growing sector in the tourism industry. This course aims to enhance your comprehension of the international and national nature-based tourism sector and its various aspects, as well as help you understand its significance in business and regional development perspectives. The knowledge and skills gained from this course can be effectively utilized in your career plans and in various positions within the tourism industry.

Competencies: Proactive development, Sustainable development, Tourism business

You know the emphasis and significance of nature-based tourism from national and international perspectives. You know the national theme-promoting strategies and development policies. You understand the concepts, phenomena and special characteristics related to nature-based tourism and are able to utilize them in analysing operations. He/she is able to perceive different actors and operations in nature-based tourism. You understand the motives of a traveller and the theme’s significance to the company's competitiveness.

Sisältö

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.

Oppimateriaalit

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? Clevedon,Buffalo,Toronto:Channel View Publications cop.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

Online assignments, Final assignment

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Reading material 40 h, assignments and information search 95 h

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

1 (Sufficient)
You know the concepts related to nature-based tourism. You recognize key actors and existing services. Diverse specification and application of the concepts remain insufficient.

2 (Satisfactory)
You demonstrate that you understand the concepts and special characteristics related to nature-based tourism both in theory and in practice. You can point out key actors and services.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

3 (Good) You illustrate and specify the concepts and special characteristics related to Nature-based tourism by utilizing theoretical source material and practical examples. You know Nature-based tourism actors and key services.

4 (Very Good) You can analyze the concepts, special characteristics and global perspective of nature-based tourism. You can assess key trends, services and networks in this operating field.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

5 (Excellent) You can critically analyze the concepts, special characteristics and global perspective of nature-based tourism. You can critically assess key trends, services and networks in this operating field .

Esitietovaatimukset

Basics in responsible tourism