The course is included in these curricula and study modules
The course takes place in period
2 (2021-10-25 to 2021-12-31)
Level/category
Teaching language
English
Type of course
Optional
Cycle/level of course
First
Recommended year of study
1
Total number of ECTS
5 cr
Competency aims
The aim of the course is to provide basic
knowledge on the tourism industry, both globally
and locally in Finland. The importance and
impacts of the tourism industry will be
discussed, as well as the roles and challenges
of
different tourism actors. The student will also
become familiar with different attractions and
tourism regions within Finland.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student is expected
to have a general knowledge on the structure of
the tourism industry both globally and locally
in
Finland, and to be aware of the key actors
within
this field. The student will be familiar with
various attractions and tourism regions within
the country.
Course contents
Structure of the tourism industry
Tourism destinations
Finland as a tourism destination
Tourism demand and consumer behaviour
Tourism transport
Tourism attractions
Public sector & Policy
Tourism impacts
Tourism trends
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
Total points 100, to pass
the course minimum 50 points required.
Teacher
Halmén Mia
Examiner
Halmén Mia
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (46 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2021-08-09 to 2021-10-24
Assessment methods
Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
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2021-10-25 | 09:30 - 11:30 | F249 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry | The course introduction takes place on campus in the small Auditorium (Lilla auditoriet, F249) If you are not in Finland or if you feel sick, you can attend also in Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62548583510?from=addon Meeting ID: 625 4858 3510 | Halmén Mia |
2021-10-27 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry | In Zoom for everyone. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65017197895?from=addon Meeting ID: 650 1719 7895 | Halmén Mia | |
2021-11-01 | 09:00 - 11:30 | F249 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry | On campus. If you are not in Finland or if you feel sick, you can attend also in Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68766081665?from=addon Meeting ID: 687 6608 1665 | Halmén Mia |
2021-11-03 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry | In Zoom for everyone. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68370681337?from=addon Meeting ID: 683 7068 1337 | Halmén Mia | |
2021-11-08 | 09:00 - 11:30 | F249 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry | On campus. If you are not in Finland or if you feel sick, you can attend also in Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63498237379?from=addon Meeting ID: 634 9823 7379 | Halmén Mia |
2021-11-10 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry | Self-studying | Halmén Mia | |
2021-11-15 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry | In Zoom for everyone. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62080122436?from=addon Meeting ID: 620 8012 2436 | Halmén Mia | |
2021-11-17 | 09:00 - 11:30 | F249 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry | On campus. If you are not in Finland or if you feel sick, you can attend also in Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67646482862?from=addon Meeting ID: 676 4648 2862 | Halmén Mia |
2021-11-22 | 13:00 - 15:30 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry | Self-studying | Halmén Mia | |
2021-11-24 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry | Lecture moved to 13.12. at 12:30 | Halmén Mia | |
2021-11-29 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry | In Zoom for everyone! Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/68044386458?from=addon Meeting ID: 680 4438 6458 | Halmén Mia | |
2021-12-01 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry | In Zoom for everyone Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66705563945?from=addon Meeting ID: 667 0556 3945 | Halmén Mia | |
2021-12-13 | 12:30 - 15:00 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry | Societal impacts of tourim Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67431324794?from=addon | Halmén Mia | |
2021-12-13 | 12:30 - 15:00 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry | Halmén Mia | ||
2021-12-16 | 09:00 - 11:30 | F143 | Introduction to the Tourism Industry/Introduktion till turismindustrin | IN ZOOM FOR EVERYONE!! Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67074021747?from=addon Meeting ID: 670 7402 1747 | Halmén Mia |