The course takes place in period

1 (2021-08-01 to 2021-10-24)

Level/category

Professional studies

Teaching language

English

Type of course

Compulsory

Cycle/level of course

First

Recommended year of study

2

Total number of ECTS

5 cr

Competency aims

The aim is to focus on the definitions, concepts
and frameworks that underpin the study of
contemporary tourism, keeping in mind the
importance of sustainable development.

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student is expected
to be able to understand the unity of tourism
industry; which actors are involved with tourism,
what are their responsibilities and how do these
actors interact with each other. The student will
also learn to identify different types of tourism
and understand current challenges,
opportunities, trends and ethical issues related
to modern tourism.

Course contents

Key concepts, definitions and actors
Tourism as a global business
Impacts and ethics of tourism
Trends and future prospects

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Introduction to the Tourism Industry

Previous course names

Tourism in Contemporary World 2016-2019

Additional information

The course is 100% online!

You will get information of mandatory attendance
and deadlines for assignments at the course start
and on Itslearning.

Recommended or required reading

Book: Fletcher, John, Fyall, Alan, Gilbert, David,
Wanhill, Stephen. 2018 (or an older version).
Tourism,principles and practice. Sixth
Edition.Pearson Education Limited.

Various articles and reports provided during the
course

Study activities

  • Lectures - 30 hours
  • Excursions and demonstrations - 15 hours
  • Project- and production work/artistic activities - 20 hours
  • Individual studies - 50 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 20 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-)
  • Demonstrations and proficiency exams
  • Essays, reports, productions and portfolio

Assessment requirements

To pass the course the student should pass the
following examinations:
Various tasks and active participation (total
70p)
EXAM (30p)

Grading: 49 and under > failed
50-59 > 1
60-69 > 2
70-79 > 3
80-89 > 4
90-100> 5

Teacher

Halmén Mia

Examiner

Halmén Mia

Group size

No limit (20 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2021-08-09 to 2021-08-29

Assessment methods

  • Date of examination will be announced later - Exams
  • Date will be announced later - Demonstrations and presentations
  • Date will be announced later - Reports and productions
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2021-08-31 09:00 - 11:30 Tourism in a Contemporary World halmenmi@arcada.fi is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/63914319416?from=addon Meeting ID: 639 1431 9416 Join by SIP 63914319416@109.105.112.236 63914319416@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 639 1431 9416 Halmén Mia
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