Approach to Cultural Tourism (independent online) (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Sisällön jaksotus

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.

Tavoitteet

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.

Sisältö

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

Aika ja paikka

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

Oppimateriaalit

Official websites of organizations related to tourism, cultural management and cultural tourism
DMO websites
Current materials provided by course tutor: videos, articles

Opetusmenetelmät

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

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

No exam

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

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

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

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.

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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (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.

Esitietovaatimukset

Basic studies completed in the major study programme
Alternatively, basic understanding of the operational field acquired through previous studies or work experience.

Lisätiedot

Avoin amk 5
Campusonline 20