The course takes place in period

1 (2022-08-01 to 2022-10-23)

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

Within this study unit we will focus on the
following competencies:
Global and local Societal Competence
Fact based decision making
Learning Competence
Ethical and Sustainable Competence
The SDG's in focus:
#1 NO POVERTY
#4 QUALITY EDUCATION
#5 GENDER EQUALITY
#8 DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
#9 INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE
#10 REDUCED INEQUALITIES
#11 SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
#12 RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
#13 CLIMATE ACTION
#14 LIFE BELOW WATER
#15 LIFE ON LAND
#16 PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
#17 PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

Learning outcomes

Once you have completed the study unit you will
have:

​Understanding of facts and frames regarding
sustainable tourism.

Understanding of the main impacts and challenges
regarding environmental and social responsibility
in tourism.

Ability to use various management tools to manage
the environmental and social impacts of tourism
responsibly.

Ability to actively follow and discuss current
issues in the field of sustainable and responsible
tourism.

A curious, critical, respectful and proactive
approach to understanding the tourism industry.

Course contents

​Quizzes, individual tasks, pair task, online
discussions

Prerequisites and co-requisites

Introduction to the Tourism Industry &
Tourism in a Contemporary World

Recommended or required reading

All material available online on Itslearning

Study activities

  • Lectures - 2 hours
  • Internet-based studies - 133 hours

Workload

  • Total workload of the course: 135 hours
  • Of which autonomous studies: 135 hours
  • Of which scheduled studies: 0 hours

Mode of Delivery

Virtual self studies

Assessment requirements

Online quizzes
Individual tasks
Group tasks

Teacher

Halmén Mia

Examiner

Halmén Mia

Group size

No limit (23 students enrolled)

Assignments valid until

12 months after course has ended

Course enrolment period

2022-08-10 to 2022-08-25

Room reservations
Date Time Room Title Description Organizer
2022-09-06 09:00 - 10:30 Environmental and Social Responsibility Course introduction Join Zoom Meeting https://arcada.zoom.us/j/66164453133?from=addon Meeting ID: 661 6445 3133 Join by SIP 66164453133@109.105.112.236 66164453133@109.105.112.235 Join by H.323 109.105.112.236 109.105.112.235 Meeting ID: 661 6445 3133 Halmén Mia

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