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
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
Upon completion of this study unit:
You understand the facts and frames regarding
sustainable tourism and experience management.
(Knowledge)
You know the main impacts and challenges
regarding environmental and social responsibility
in tourism and experience industry. (Knowledge)
You have the ability to apply accessibility and
inclusivity in regenerative and transformative
experiences. (Skills)
You have the ability to actively follow and
discuss current issues and possibilities of
sustainable experiences in tourism industry and
other fields of business. (Skills)
You have a curious, critical, respectful and
proactive approach to understanding sustainable
experiences. (Approach)
Course contents
Quizzes, individual tasks, pair task, online
discussions
Prerequisites and co-requisites
Introduction to the Tourism Industry
Previous course names
Environmental and Social Responsibility
Recommended or required reading
All material available online in 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
Pair task
Teacher
Koskinen Kaisa
Examiner
Fabricius Susanna
Home page of the course
Group size
No limit
Assignments valid until
12 months after course has ended