The course is included in these curricula and study modules
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
In this study unit we focus on the following
competencies:
Global and local societal competence
Fact based decision making competence
Learning competence
Ethical and sustainable competence
SDG's in focus:
#1 NO POVERTY
#4 QUALITY EDUCATION
#8 DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
#9 INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
#10 REDUCED INEQUALITIES
#11 SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
#13 CLIMATE ACTION
#16 PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this study unit:
You have knowledge on theories and concepts of
models relating experience design. (Knowledge)
You have understanding of how global macrotrends
affect local circumstances. (Knowledge)
You have the ability to identify some current
needs for development in the tourism & experience
industry. (Knowledge)
You have the skills to apply perspective thinking,
work responsibly and strive proactively for a more
sustainable future. (Skills)
You have a curious, critical, respectful and
proactive approach to understanding the tourism &
experience industry (Approach)
You have the abilities to design innovative
experiences. (Approach)
Course contents
Lectures, discussions in class, group assignment,
guest lectures, a learning report, exam.
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Introduction to the Tourism Industry
Previous course names
Tourism in a Contemporary World
Additional information
Activities both on campus and 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.
Book: Berridge, Graham. Events design and
Experience. 2007. Butterworth-Heineman.
Various articles and reports provided during the
course.
Study activities
- Lectures - 30 hours
- Excursions and demonstrations - 5 hours
- Practical exercises - 10 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-)
- 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
Koskinen Kaisa
Examiner
Fabricius Susanna
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended
Assessment methods
- 2023-10-04 - Exams
- Date will be announced later - Reports and productions