The course is included in these curricula and study modules
- Business administration 2014 (tourism) - Tourism and travel sector
- Business administration 2015 (tourism) - Tourism and travel sector
- Business administration 2016 (tourism) - Tourism and travel sector
- Business administration 2017 (tourism) - Tourism and travel sector
- Business administration 2018 (tourism) - Tourism and travel sector
- Business administration 2019 - Tourism
- Business administration 2020 - Tourism
- International business 2019 - Tourism
- International business 2020 - Tourism
- Tourism 2013 - Tourism and travel sector
The course takes place in period
1 (2020-08-01 to 2020-10-25)
Level/category
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
Cooper,Chris.2012. Essentials of
Tourism.Pearson Education Limited.
Fletcher,John,Fyall,Alan, Gilbert,David,
Wanhill,Stephen.2013.Tourism,principles and
practice. Fifth Edition.Pearson.
Becker,Elisabeth .2013.Overbooked, The
exploding business of travel and
tourism.Simon&Shuster,NYC
Yeoman,Ian.2012.2050-Tomorrow´s tourism.Aspects
of tourism. Channel view publications.
Laig, Jennifer & Frost, Warwick.2012.Books and
Travel, Inspiration, Quests and
Transformation.Channel view publications.
Lecturer gives other academic sources 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
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit (27 students enrolled)
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Course enrolment period
2020-05-18 to 2020-09-01
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
| Date | Time | Room | Title | Description | Organizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-01 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Tourism in a Contemporary World | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66999459331?pwd=VGhubFUwY1I3b3d1MUpueExjQTlWQT09 Code:323811 | Halmén Mia | |
| 2020-09-03 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Tourism in a Contemporary World | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67914032376?pwd=NHVOL0RqWkNZdFpqNTFGa2Z1d0pVdz09 Passcode: 780411 | Halmén Mia | |
| 2020-09-08 | 12:45 - 15:15 | Tourism in a Contemporary World | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/65456404744?pwd=ejdFUTMrbVZ5czJreWVSTHJtRGtlZz09 Passcode: 417940 | Halmén Mia | |
| 2020-09-10 | 12:00 - 14:30 | Tourism in a Contemporary World | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/64414061052?pwd=T1lsTUU4R0JFVjFRQ0ZFZE9IdUhKZz09 Passcode: 063277 | Halmén Mia | |
| 2020-09-15 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Tourism in a Contemporary World | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67662817484?pwd=NC96WHJhZnZXZENkbGloQ3QwK1ordz09 Passcode: 159796 | Halmén Mia | |
| 2020-09-17 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Tourism in a Contemporary World | Zoom lecture cancelled! More information in Itslearning! | Halmén Mia | |
| 2020-09-23 | 13:00 - 15:30 | Tourism in a Contemporary World | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61774406387?pwd=bUtlM0hxTHlzUVQzYjJlWFhoS1o3dz09 Passcode: 143130 | Halmén Mia | |
| 2020-09-24 | 09:00 - 11:30 | Tourism in a Contemporary World | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/62242851811?pwd=L0RjdktMTDd1RnhScjMva1hqampydz09 Passcode: 465220 | Halmén Mia | |
| 2020-09-29 | 08:15 - 10:45 | F367 | Tourism in a Contemporary World | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/67080306641?pwd=UE5HZ0QyajVVRGZ4US9wSlpKUVhNZz09 Passcode: 378568 | Halmén Mia |
| 2020-10-01 | 09:00 - 11:30 | F367 | Tourism in a Contemporary World | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/64023133005?pwd=UHB5am1iOVo1eVpxMXM0RW9pZFpZdz09 Passcode: 045465 | Halmén Mia |
| 2020-10-06 | 09:00 - 11:30 | F367 | Tourism in a Contemporary World | halmenmi@arcada.fi is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66412482300?pwd=Tm4rNUZvTjl0VytJbTNmaVFQYm1ZQT09 Meeting ID: 664 1248 2300 Passcode: 909401 Join by SIP 66412482300@109.105.112.236 66412482300@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 664 1248 2300 Passcode: 909401 | Halmén Mia |
| 2020-10-09 | 12:15 - 14:45 | F367 | Tourism in a Contemporary World | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66362556769?pwd=b1RyejZWMUw2YkU5VGhUbjRPcDFhZz09 Passcode: 390396 | Halmén Mia |
| 2020-10-13 | 09:00 - 11:30 | F367 | Tourism in a Contemporary World | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/64554879119?pwd=VzNEODB3M0puN0NjRXgvM3hKbFZCZz09 Passcode: 363475 | Halmén Mia |
| 2020-10-20 | 09:00 - 11:30 | F367 | Tourism in a Contemporary World | https://arcada.zoom.us/j/64517727365?pwd=eHJZSlY2NlM4cVExVFpHR1hOT1Fldz09 Passcode: 339687 | Halmén Mia |
| 2020-11-24 | 12:30 - 15:00 | Tourism in a Contemporary World - Re-exam 1 | Halmén Mia | ||
| 2021-01-12 | 09:30 - 12:00 | Tourism in a Contemporary World - Re-exam 2 | halmenmi@arcada.fi is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/61813261998?pwd=Mjc1QlZQWWV0dDB1a1VmcTB4TlFRZz09 Meeting ID: 618 1326 1998 Passcode: 896642 Join by SIP 61813261998@109.105.112.236 61813261998@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 618 1326 1998 Passcode: 896642 | Halmén Mia |