The course is included in these curricula and study modules
The course takes place in period
2 (2023-10-23 to 2023-12-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Compulsory
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
Competence in consumer behavior in tourism
Future competence in the tourism industry
Basic competence in corporate social
responsibility within tourism
SDG´s in focus:
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
12. Responsible consumption and production
SDGs in focus:
9. Industry, innovation and infrastructure
12. Responsible consumtion and production
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this study unit:
You have knowledge to examine the tourism industry
from both a global and local perspective.
(Knowledge)
You have knowledge about basic theories and
concepts
related to consumer behavior in tourism.
(Knowledge)
You have knowledge to identify some current
challenges and needs for development in the
tourism industry. (Knowledge)
You have skills to apply perspective thinking and
see
connections between small practical problems and
large strategic issues. (Skills)
You have skills to actively follow and discuss
current
issues in the tourism industry. (Skills)
You have skills to work responsibly and strive
proactively for a more sustainable future.
(Skills)
You have a curious, critical, respectful and
proactive approach to understanding the tourism
industry. (Approach)
Course contents
Lectures
Discussions
Pair- and group assignments
Guest lectures
Prerequisites and co-requisites
None, IB and FE students have priority in this
course
Previous course names
Introduction to the tourism industry in Finland
Study activities
- Lectures - 30 hours
- Excursions and demonstrations - 20 hours
- Project- and production work/artistic activities - 30 hours
- Individual studies - 20 hours
- Internet-based studies - 35 hours
Workload
- Total workload of the course: 135 hours
- Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
- Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours
Mode of Delivery
Multiform education
Assessment methods
Exams (written-, oral-, home-)
Assessment requirements
Quizzes
Pair- and group assignments
Learning report
Total points 100, to pass
the course minimum 50 points required.
Teacher
Koskinen Kaisa
Examiner
Fabricius Susanna
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (77 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2023-10-09 to 2023-10-23
Assessment methods
Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2023-10-26 | 09:30 - 12:00 | F143 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry/ Introduktion till turismindustrin | Koskinen Kaisa | |
2023-10-27 | 09:00 - 11:30 | F143 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry/ Introduktion till turismindustrin | Koskinen Kaisa | |
2023-10-31 | 13:00 - 15:30 | F143 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry/ Introduktion till turismindustrin | Koskinen Kaisa | |
2023-11-03 | 09:00 - 11:30 | F143 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry/ Introduktion till turismindustrin | Koskinen Kaisa | |
2023-11-07 | 13:00 - 15:30 | F143 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry/ Introduktion till turismindustrin | Koskinen Kaisa | |
2023-11-09 | 09:00 - 11:30 | F143 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry/ Introduktion till turismindustrin | Koskinen Kaisa | |
2023-11-13 | 16:30 - 18:00 | Z030 | Sisu session in English for IB students ONLINE | All students are to activate their study plan in the new student information system Sisu before December 2023. By activating your study plan before December you can enrol to your courses starting in January. If you do not activate your study plan before December: you cannot enrol to your courses and will therefore not be able to participate in lectures in January. More information: https://start.arcada.fi/en/news/topical/2023-10-04/arcada-is-changing-its-student-information-system-from-asta-to-sisu The session is held by Arcada's Student Affairs: sisu@arcada.fi. Link to the Teams-session: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZjdhODZlM2MtNjZiOC00YTQxLWE1N2UtZjRhODE4OTIzZTI0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2286080f64-b23d-4f93-8c43-e65f2588b9c3%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2295120ab9-e6c5-4d68-b283-421bbe101856%22%7d | Ahlroth Siri Eerola Sabina |
2023-11-14 | 09:00 - 11:30 | F143 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry/ Introduktion till turismindustrin | Koskinen Kaisa | |
2023-11-17 | 13:00 - 15:30 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry/ Introduktion till turismindustrin | No lecture in class! Self study. See instructions in Itslearning. | Koskinen Kaisa | |
2023-11-21 | 13:00 - 15:30 | F143 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry/ Introduktion till turismindustrin | Koskinen Kaisa | |
2023-11-24 | 13:00 - 15:30 | F143 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry/ Introduktion till turismindustrin | Koskinen Kaisa | |
2023-11-28 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry/ Introduktion till turismindustrin | Lecture will be in Zoom! Link to Zoom meeting: https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68115333251 Meeting ID: 681 1533 3251 | Koskinen Kaisa | |
2023-12-01 | 13:00 - 15:30 | F143 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry/ Introduktion till turismindustrin | Koskinen Kaisa | |
2023-12-05 | 13:00 - 15:30 | F143 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry/ Introduktion till turismindustrin | Koskinen Kaisa | |
2023-12-07 | 13:00 - 15:30 | F143 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry/ Introduktion till turismindustrin | Koskinen Kaisa | |
2023-12-11 | 12:15 - 15:15 | A311 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry - Presentations | Koskinen Kaisa | |
2023-12-12 | 13:00 - 16:00 | F249 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry - Presentations | Koskinen Kaisa |