Principles of Tourism (5 op)

Tavoitteet

Students will comprehend the nature of the tourism system. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to define and classify basic tourism concepts. The course provides an appreciation of the components of tourism demand as well as tourist consumer behaviour. Furthermore students will be able to identify various stakeholders in the tourism industry and their economic, environmental and socio-cultural impact.

Sisältö

Introduction to the tourism system
Definitions and classifications
Consumer behaviour and tourism demand
Economic, environmental, socio-cultural impact of tourism
Attractions, accommodation, destinations
Introduction to sustainable tourism

Aika ja paikka

This course consists of a mutual introductory meeting organised on March 3 at 15:15 in Room B320 at Arcada. After this, learning takes place 100% online and independently. Additionally, everyone is advised to take the advantage of library's information retrieval lesson organised as part of the Study Skills course to search for sources of information that you can use in your individual assignment. The information retrieval session is organised on March 4 at 15:15 in Room B320 at Arcada.

Oppimateriaalit

Learning materials are uploaded under each topic area. They consists of:

Course Slides: Required reading for everyone
Supplementary Resources: Materials recommended to enhance your understanding of the topic.
Optional Resources: Additional materials that you may find beneficial, but are not required.


Recommended book:
Ryan, C. (2003) Recreational Tourism: Demands and Impacts. Channel View Publications

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

Week 18: April 28 (28.4.) during which the test must be completed on Reppu.

The retake possibilities are:
Week 20: May 12 (12.5.) 1st retake
Week 22: May 26 (26.5.) 2nd retake

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Independent studies
Scope: 2 ECTS
Grade: P/F
Individual learning diary
Scope: 1 ECTS
Grade: P/F
Individual assignment (essay)
Scope: 1 ECTS
Grade: 0-5
Online Exam
Scope: 1 ECTS
Grade: 0-5

Sisällön jaksotus

The course contents are divided into 8 areas. It is recommended that you will cover one topic each week in terms of reading their content and writing your individual learning diary.

Week 10: Tourism History
Week 11: What is Tourism
Week 12: International Tourism
Week 13: World Tourism Destination
Week 14: Tourists and Motivations
Week 15: Tourism Product
Week 16: Tourism and Economy
Week 17: Sustainable Tourism

Arviointiasteikko

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Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Students can describe and critically compare the components and relations of a tourism system. They will be able to define basic terms and apply fundamental classifications of tourism. Students will be able to analyse tourism theories of consumer buying behaviour, travel motivation and tourism demand. Students can examine and critically question the relation of various stakeholders of the tourism industry and their economic, environmental and socio-cultural impact. Students can differentiate the relation and role of attractions, accommodation and destination in the tourism system. Management issues of each sphere can be analysed by students as well as concrete and relevant examples named.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

Students can describe the components and relations of a simple tourism system. They will be able to define basic terms and apply fundamental classifications of tourism. Students will be able to discuss basic tourism theories of consumer buying behaviour, travel motivation and tourism demand. Students can explain the relation of various stakeholders of the tourism industry and their economic, environmental and socio-cultural impact. Students can describe the relation and role of attractions, accommodation and destination in the tourism system. Basic management issues of each sphere can be identified by students as well as concrete and relevant examples named

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Students can name basic components of a simple tourism system. They will be able to define basic terms of tourism. Students will be able to list basic tourism theories of consumer buying behaviour, travel motivation and tourism demand. Students can name various players of the tourism industry and their economic, environmental, and socio-cultural impact. Students can describe the relation and role of attractions, accommodation and destination in the tourism system.