Approach to Cultural TourismLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: MT00BJ69

General information

Credits: 5 cr

Teaching language: English

Responsible person: Susanna Nuijanmaa

Objective

The student learns the basic concepts of cultural tourism and understands the potential of cultural tourism for the community and economy. The interdisciplinary approach widens the knowledge of the tourism industry/ creative industries.

Content

Basic concepts in cultural tourism
Introduction to the Tourism Industry/ Creative Industries (depending on the student's major study programme; e.g. cultural management students choose Introduction to the Tourism Industry )
Current phenomena in cultural tourism: live like a local, sustainable travel
Cultural tourism products in Finland
Exploration of cultural tourism offerings in international destinations

Qualifications

Basic studies completed in the major study programme
Alternatively, basic understanding of the operational field acquired through previous studies or work experience.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

1 (Sufficient) The student has little command of the basic concepts of cultural tourism and shows limited ability to implement these into the course assignments.

2 (Satisfactory) The student has some command of the basic concepts of cultural tourism and is able to a certain extent to implement these into the course assignments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

3 (Good) The student has good command of the basic concepts of cultural tourism and is able to implement these into the course assignments.

4 (Very Good) The student has very good command of the basic concepts of cultural tourism and is able to implement these into the course assignments in a well-defined manner.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 (Excellent) The student has excellent command of the basic concepts of cultural tourism and is able to implement these into the course assignments in a novel and original manner.