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Principles of Responsible TourismLaajuus (4 cr)

Code: PR10001

Credits

4 op

Teaching language

  • English

Responsible person

  • Tarja Kupiainen
Enrollment

01.10.2024 - 31.10.2024

Timing

13.01.2025 - 14.03.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

4 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Restonomikoulutus (PR)

Campus

Wärtsilä Campus Karjalankatu 3

Teaching languages
  • English
Seats

20 - 60

Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Tourism and Service Business
Teachers
  • Tarja Kupiainen
Teacher in charge

Tarja Kupiainen

Groups
  • TOP24_25
    Other Complimentary Studies Group Semester 2024-2025
  • PRAS22
    Hospitality Management (BA), Tourism and Catering, blended learning, Fall, 2022

Teaching methods

Content :
Sustainabiity and responsibility in tourism
Regenerative Tourism
GSTC Criteria
Impacts of Tourism
Cultural Sensitivity
Inclusive tourism

Objectives:
You will
* be aware of the principles of sustainable growth and understands their significance for future social development in the tourism industry
* understand the importance of the principle of responsibility in tourism
* understand the importance of cultural sensitivity in the tourism industry
* be able to look for more information about the trends of responsible tourism

Pedagogical arrangements:
Online lessons
Online materials for self-studying
Virtual assignments
Working independently

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

The learning tasks are not performed according to the instructions given, the coverage is scant and incomplete, confusing or inconsistent, or focuses on irrelevant or irrelevant issues. They demonstrate a poor understanding and control of the issues under consideration.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Objectives partially met. There is some depth and variety in the performance of the learning tasks, but the overall result is confusing. Performance demonstrates understanding of the issues covered.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The objectives have been achieved. There is a significant degree of depth, variety and coherence in the performance of learning tasks. They demonstrate a good understanding and command of the issues covered.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Objectives achieved with distinction. The learning tasks are thorough, varied, logical, coherent, in-depth and critical. They demonstrate a strong understanding of the issues covered.