International Destination Experience Project (5op)

Arviointiasteikko

H-5

Tavoitteet

Responsible Destination Management
International Destination Experience Project (project)
The student participates in a group project related to a destination experience development task within the Barents Region or northern Europe. The study unit is project-based, multicultural and international in nature. Participation requires pre-studies and/or previous knowledge on destination management related issues (e.g. Developing Destination Experiences study).

Sisältö

Student
- familiarizes him/herself with the regional tourism destination in question
- identifies existing challenges and opportunities associated with the development of tourism in the regional tourism destination in question
- identifies and evaluates the critical success factors for (cross-border) cooperation
- has an understanding of the destination visitor experience and its relationship to destination branding initiatives
- develops a thematic task in close collaboration with entrepreneurs and other stakeholders in the regional tourism destination in question
Participation requires pre-studies and/or previous knowledge on destination management related issues (e.g. Developing Destination Experiences study unit part).

Aika ja paikka

The lectures are organised online, however, there is a FAM-trip to Torniojoki River Region organised on 5 Oct 2020 (compulsory).
Lectures start 15 September 2020, ending date in November will be decided in cooperation with the commissioner during the FAM-trip.

Oppimateriaalit

The list of the reading materials is updated on yearly basis. Each student will familiarise oneself in approx. 15 chapters/journal articles in addition to other materials, e.g. lecture and/or web-based materials during the study unit.
Students will utilize the literature introduced in the study unit “Developing Destination Experiences” as the basis.
The additional literature is solely based on the theme and the actual development task in the chosen tourism destination.
Example of Heritage Tourism related theme “Re-interpreting Heritage Tourism” related literature:
Cohen, E. 1988. Authenticity and Commoditization in Tourism. Annals of Tour-ism Research Vol. 15, No. 3, 371–386. Accessed 20 December 2015 http://www.think-atl.es/wp-content/uploads/group-documents/13/1383672853-authenticity-and-commoditization-in-tourism_cohen.pdf.
Csapo, J. 2012. The Role and Importance of Cultural Tourism in Modern Tourism Industry. In Dr. M. Kasimoglu (ed.) Strategies for Tourism Industry - Micro and Macro Perspectives. Rijeka: InTech.
http://www.intechopen.com/books/strategies-for-tourism-industry-micro-and-ma%20croperspectives/the-role-and-importance-of-cultural-tourism-in-modern-tourism-industry
McKercher, B. & Du Cros, H. 2002. Cultural Tourism: The Partnership Between Tourism and Cultural Heritage Management. New York: Hayworth Hospitality Press.
Newland, K. & Taylor, C. 2010. Heritage Tourism and Nostalgia Trade. Washington: Migration Policy Institute. http://www.migrationpolicy.org/pubs/diasporas-tradetourism.pdf.
OECD 2009. The Impact of Culture on Tourism. Paris: OECD. http://www.em.gov.lv/images/modules/items/OECD_Tourism_ Culture.pdf.
Richards, G. 2003 What is Cultural Tourism? In A. van Maaren (ed.) Erfgoed voor Toerisme. Nationaal Contact Monumenten.
https://www.academia.edu/1869136/What_is_Cultural_Tourism
Wang, N. 1999. Rethinking Authenticity in Tourism Experience. Annals of Tourism Research 26, 349–370.

Opetusmenetelmät

Our pedagogical approach includes various pedagogical methods, such as lectures, visiting lecturers, visits to destinations and/or to tourism organizations, practical projects and learning assignments. The specified timetable of the learning process of approximately eight weeks is planned together with the working life and given at the beginning of the study unit. Tutoring and multi- stakeholder assessment of the learning process take place throughout the study unit according to the assessment criteria. This study unit is implemented in co-operation with stakeholders and/or destination.
Student
• familiarizes him/herself with the regional tourism destination in question
• identifies existing challenges and opportunities associated with the development of tourism in the regional tourism destination in question
• identifies and evaluates the critical success factors for (cross-border) cooperation
• has an understanding of the destination visitor experience and its relationship to destination branding initiatives
• develops a thematic task in close collaboration with entrepreneurs and other stakeholders in the regional tourism destination in question
Participation requires pre-studies and/or previous knowledge on destination management related issues (e.g. Developing Destination Experiences study unit part).

Kansainvälisyys

International Project "Struve Geodatic Arc"

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Calculation of learning resources is given in the beginning of the study unit.
133 h/5 ECTS

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Please note that there might be more specific assessment criteria for learning assignments which will be given at the beginning of the study unit.

Fail (0)
The student does not complete the assignments according to instructions or does not attend the learning situations at all. He/she does not pass the assignments, tests and/or the exam as required.

Poor (1)
The student has basic knowledge of the tourism destination. The student vague understanding how to take into consideration all the relevant issues when developing destination experiences in the chosen tourism destination. The student participates in the study trip, however performs quite passively and does not have the ability to apply team work skills in action. Only few assignments are performed according to the instructions.

Satisfactory (2)
The student has basic knowledge of the tourism destination. The student vague understanding how to take into consideration all the relevant issues when developing destination experiences in the chosen tourism destination. The student participates in the study trip, however performs quite passively and does not have the ability to apply team work skills in action. Most of the assignments are performed according to the instructions.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

Good (3)
The student has good knowledge of the of the chosen tourism destination. The student knows mostly how to take into consideration all the relevant issues when developing destination experiences in the chosen tourism destination. The student participates in the study trip, performs quite actively and is able to apply team work skills in action. He/she shows analytical, reflective and critical approach in most his/her project and team work related activities. Most of the assignments are performed according to the instructions.

Very good (4)
The student has good knowledge of the chosen tourism destination. The student knows mostly how to take into consideration all the relevant issues when developing destination experiences in the chosen tourism destination. The student participates in the study trip, performs quite actively and is able to apply team work skills in action. He/she shows analytical, reflective and critical approach in most his/her project and team work related activities. All the assignments are performed according to the instructions.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Excellent (5)

The student has profound and excellent knowledge of the chosen tourism destination. The student knows how to take into consideration all the relevant issues when developing a destination experiences in the chosen tourism destination. The student participates in the study trip, performs actively and is able to apply team work skills in action. He/she shows analytical, reflective and critical approach in all his/her project and team work related activities. All the assignments are performed according to the instructions.

Esitietovaatimukset

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Lisätiedot

No international exchange students can take part in this study unit.