Study Guide

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to
- use the perspectives of sociology and cultural studies for understanding the cultural, social, socio-ecological and socioeconomic meanings and impacts related to tourism, travelling and other mobilities and hospitalities both locally and globally
- enhance ethical tourism and visitation sustainability for tourism
- use speculative imagination, embodied knowledges, social and cultural theories and responsible tourism planning in enhancing creative tourism, traveling and hospitality
- collaborate during the course in cross-cultural, live and virtual settings.

Content

- Ethical mobilities
- Sporting bodies
- Hospitality work
- Exploitative tourism
- Multidimensional Tourist Experience
- Measurements of sustainability
- Responsible planning

Location and time

Contact teaching: six sessions, 2 h each, except for the final one which is 3 h long.

Materials

Given before the course starts.

Teaching methods

Course is given in a classic academic style. You have two choices: either the regular version of contact teaching in terms of lecturing, discussions, and making notes in classroom, during five weeks, followed by a wrap up (more information on this later), OR --you may choose a book exam based on independent studying: you are welcome to set up self-organising reading clubs if you like. .

Exam schedules

The period (3-4 weeks) open in Exam will be later later.

Completion alternatives

See above.

Further information

Please, note, that a hybrid option is not possible. When in class, then focus is fully in presence. When independent study, then focus is on readings books and thinking with them.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail: Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.

Sufficient and satisfactory (1-2): Performance is lacking in scope, superficial, or corresponds poorly to the assignment. The author merely lists things out of context or addresses them one-sidedly. The work may contain errors or obscurities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good and very good (3-4): Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting comprehension and a skill to analyse and justify. The author has addressed the issue comprehensively. The work may contain some deficiencies.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Performance delineates an extensive whole and the author can apply knowledge in a multifaceted way or place it in various contexts. The work manifests independency and insight, and it is a flawless entity that involves justified thinking or critical contemplation. The work is well written and implemented.

Assessment methods and criteria

1-5, Fail

Qualifications

Preferably at least two prior years of university studies (in whatever discipline)

Further information

Timing 4th period (distant learner’s option is available in the fifth period in the summer).

The course is organised by the University of Lapland but can also be selected by the students from the Lapland University of Applied Sciences.