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

General studies

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

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
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

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