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.
Program
14.3. 10-12 LECTURE I The Tourist D194
20.3. 10-12 LECTURE II The Flexible Body A176
22.3. 10-12 LECTURE III Performance of Hospitality A176
25.3. 14-16 LECTURE IV The Authentic Hotel A176

Easter break 29.3.-1.4.
After Easter break, the two remaining sessions are *online only*. Both of these online sessions are available also to students who have chosen the alternative of independent studies, yet they are not obligatory for the latter students.

3.4. 10-12 ONLINE LECTURE V Accessible Social Spaces of Leisure (in Teams only)
Four workdays for a light, fun, and experimental group work based on course themes.
10.4. 12-15 ONLINE CONCLUDING SEMINAR VI Tourism Planning Experiments by Students (obs! 3 h) (in Teams only)
30.4. FIRST CHANCE TO SUBMIT COMPLETED LEARNING DIARIES

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

REGULAR CLASS with contact teaching
Submissions by 30th April; gradings by 10th May
Late or second-try submissions by 31st May; gradings by 7th of June.
Third submission by 16th August; these ones are graded by 30th August.
Next chance to take the course will be in January-February 2025, under the new name Sociology of Tourism and Leisure Mobilities.
INDEPENDENT STUDY WITH EXAM
Book a seat in EXAM asap after 11st March (when teacher informs the Exam is opened)
Take the exam by 17th May; gradings by 24th May
Second deadline for submissions is 14th June; these ones are graded by 19th June.
Third submission by 16th August; these ones are graded by 30th August.
Next chance to take the course will be in January-February 2025, under the new name Sociology of Tourism and Leisure Mobilities.

Completion alternatives

See above.

Content scheduling

Attending lectures and after that, wrapping one's learnings.
OR,
Independent studying of course literature and an exam in Exam room.

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

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

- No demonstration an understanding of the nature of social sciences and the course contents, scarce or no participation in class, no ability to analyze these contents in relation to real-life phenomena of tourism and leisure experiences and environments (FAIL)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

- Demonstration of a minimum understanding of the nature of social analysis and the course contents, minimum participation in class, and an emerging ability to analyze these contents in relation to real-life phenomena of tourism and leisure experiences and environments (1)

- Demonstration of a thin, narrow or selective understanding of the nature of social analysis and the course contents, passive participation in class, and some ability to analyze these contents in relation to real-life phenomena of tourism and leisure experiences and environments (2)

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

- Demonstration of good understanding of the nature of social sciences and the course contents, as well participation in class, and a good ability to analyse these contents in relation to social realities in tourism and leisure experiences and environments (3)

- Demonstration of very good understanding of the nature of social sciences and the course contents, as well active participation in class, and a very good ability to analyse these contents in relation to social realities in tourism and leisure experiences and environments (4)

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- Demonstration of holistic and deep understanding of the nature of social sciences and the course contents, as well active participation in class, and an excellent ability to analyze these contents critically and creatively in relation to real-life phenomena of tourism and leisure experiences and environments (5)

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.

Objective

Globalisation of the tourism industry increases the complexity of managing tourism destinations. Destination competitiveness is based on destination management that emphasises sustainable planning and development. Students understand the strategic concepts of destination environments and the significance of a multi-stakeholder perspective. Future-oriented adaptations, scenarios and best practise case studies of tourism destinations give students a holistic view of the success factors and challenges of destination management.

After completion of the course the student is able to
- describe and explain the concepts discussed in the destination management and marketing literature
- critically evaluate the multiple forms of understanding and conceptualizing destinations
- distinguish the success factors and challenges of tourism destination
- critically analyse the principles for promoting the competitiveness and sustainability of tourism destinations
- evaluate the role of strategy in developing and managing destinations
- form a holistic view of the competitive destination management.

Content

- Destination and Destination Management and Marketing Organisations
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Multi-stakeholder processes
- Destination development and competitiveness: success factors and challenges
- Destination Branding and Destination Marketing
- Destination experiences
- Digitalisation in destinations
- Destination management strategies incl. safety and risk management
- Foresight in destinations
- International case studies

Location and time

As it is online study unit, it can be studied anywhere.

Materials

WTO (2007). A Practical Guide to Tourism Destination Management. Wang, Y., Pizam, A. & Breiter, D. (2011). Destination Marketing and Management: Theories and Applications. CAB International Additional reading and/or learning material (mostly academic journal articles) will be published in the beginning of the study unit

Teaching methods

Recorded Online lectures
Two online Open-book Exams
Self- (and peer) assessment

Employer connections

Visiting lecturers from tourism industry

Exam schedules

Online Open-book Exams can be renewed

International connections

There are also international visiting lecturers

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail (0):
Student has failed to perform the required learning activities in the end of the study unit according to instructions.

Satisfactory (1-2):
Student has a satisfactory command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, but shows very little analytical, reflective and critical approach in them.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4):
Student has a good command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, and shows somewhat analytical, reflective and critical approach in most of them.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5):
Student has an excellent command of developing destination management related core knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, and shows analytical, reflective and critical approach in all of them.

Objective

Globalisation of the tourism industry increases the complexity of managing tourism destinations. Destination competitiveness is based on destination management that emphasises sustainable planning and development. Students understand the strategic concepts of destination environments and the significance of a multi-stakeholder perspective. Future-oriented adaptations, scenarios and best practise case studies of tourism destinations give students a holistic view of the success factors and challenges of destination management.

After completion of the course the student is able to
- describe and explain the concepts discussed in the destination management and marketing literature
- critically evaluate the multiple forms of understanding and conceptualizing destinations
- distinguish the success factors and challenges of tourism destination
- critically analyse the principles for promoting the competitiveness and sustainability of tourism destinations
- evaluate the role of strategy in developing and managing destinations
- form a holistic view of the competitive destination management.

Content

- Destination and Destination Management and Marketing Organisations
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Multi-stakeholder processes
- Destination development and competitiveness: success factors and challenges
- Destination Branding and Destination Marketing
- Destination experiences
- Digitalisation in destinations
- Destination management strategies incl. safety and risk management
- Foresight in destinations
- International case studies

Location and time

As it is online study unit, it can be studied anywhere.

Materials

The required learning material is introduced separately in each section. However, the student may utilise for example the additional materials: 

WTO (2007). A Practical Guide to Tourism Destination Management.

Wang, Y., Pizam, A. & Breiter, D. (2011). Destination Marketing and Management: Theories and Applications. CAB International.

Teaching methods

This online study unit on destination management is divided into 5 sections, each covering a combination of topics related to destination management.

All of the learning materials in each section are either pre-recorded lectures, and/or academic journal articles and/or other learning materials that include case studies from the tourism sector.

Assignments incl. quick quizzes and other small-scale assignments are integrated into the versatile learning materials in each section.

The student can continue on in the study unit by finishing the five sections in the predetermined order.

There are no separate eExams at the end of the study unit. However, the student is required to complete a self-evaluation of one´s own learning process after completing the five sections included in the study unit.

Employer connections

Recorded lectures from visiting lecturers from the tourism industry

Exam schedules

Assignments incl. quick quizzes and other small-scale assignments are integrated into the versatile learning materials in each section of the study unit.

The student can continue on in the study unit by finishing the five sections in the predetermined order.

There are no separate eExams at the end of the study unit.

International connections

The learning material includes also international visiting lecturers whose lectures have been pre-recorded.

Content scheduling

The study unit is divided into five sections each covering a combination of topics related to destination management.

Further information

A degree student attending the University of Lapland can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the Lapland University of Applied Sciences, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through: https://hakeutuminen-amk.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/#3678

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail (0):
Student has failed to perform the required learning activities in the end of the study unit according to instructions.

Satisfactory (1-2):
Student has a satisfactory command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, but shows very little analytical, reflective and critical approach in them.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4):
Student has a good command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, and shows somewhat analytical, reflective and critical approach in most of them.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5):
Student has an excellent command of developing destination management related core knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, and shows analytical, reflective and critical approach in all of them.

Assessment methods and criteria

The student can continue on in the study unit by finishing the five sections in the predetermined order.

Assessment is based on the quick quizzes and other small-scale assignment in each section and the self-evaluation in the end of the study unit.

There are no separate eExams at the end of the study unit.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Fail (0)
The student has failed to complete the five sections included in the study unit and has not written the self-evaluation according to instructions.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Satisfactory (1-2)
The student has a satisfactory command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP, and competitiveness) and is able to apply it only partly or not at all in practical learning exercises. Student participates in lectures seldom and shows very little or no analytical, reflective, and critical approach to his/her activities. All the assignments are not fully performed according to instructions, however, the student has passed the exam(s).

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3-4)
The student has a good command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP, and competitiveness) and is able to apply it mostly in practical learning exercises. Student participates in the lectures quite actively and shows a somewhat analytical, reflective, and critical approach to most of his/her activities. All the assignments are performed mostly according to instructions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
The student has an excellent command of developing destination management related core knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP, and competitiveness) and is able to apply it fully in practical learning exercises. Student participates in the lectures actively and shows analytical, reflective, and critical approach to all his/her activities. All the assignments are performed according to instructions.

Evaluation scale

H-5

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H-5

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H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Further information

A degree student attending the University of Lapland can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the Lapland University of Applied Sciences, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through: https://hakeutuminen-amk.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/opiskeluhaku#3048

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Opiskelija ei suorita oppimistehtäviä annettujen ohjeiden mukaan. Opiskelija ei palauta oppimistehtäviä annetussa aikaikkunassa ja/tai vaadittavalla tavalla.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Tyydyttävä (1) Opiskelija osaa kuvailla joitain näkökulmia hyvään johtamiseen ja tunnistaa heikosti asioiden ja ihmisten johtamisen käytännöissä. Opiskelija tunnistaa vuorovaikutuksen ja tunnetaitojen olemassaolon osana johtajuutta. Opiskelija tunnistaa vastuullisuuden ulottuvuudet osana strategista johtamista. Opiskelija tunnistaa vastuullisen johtamisen periaatteita tavoitteellisessa liiketoiminnan suunnittelussa tyydyttävästi. Opiskelija tunnistaa pääelementit toimintaympäristön muutosten ennakoinnissa. Opiskelija tunnistaa joitain vastuullisen johtamisen eri näkökulmia. Opiskelija osallistuu ohjatusti ryhmätyöskentelyyn.

Tyydyttävä (2)
Opiskelija osaa kuvailla joitain näkökulmia hyvään johtamiseen ja tunnistaa keskeiset piirteet asioiden ja ihmisten johtamisen käytännöissä. Opiskelija tunnistaa vuorovaikutuksen ja tunnetaitojen olemassaolon osana johtajuutta, ja osaa tyydyttävästi johtaa ihmisiä muuttuvissa toimintaympäristöissä. Opiskelija tunnistaa vastuullisuuden ulottuvuudet osana strategista johtamista ja osaa soveltaa niitä käytännön liiketoiminnan suunnitteluun tyydyttävästi. Opiskelija osaa hyödyntää ja soveltaa vastuullisen johtamisen periaatteita tavoitteellisessa liiketoiminnan suunnittelussa tyydyttävästi. Opiskelija tunnistaa pääelementit toimintaympäristön muutosten ennakoinnissa ja osaa tehdä niiden pohjalta vastuullisia strategisia päätöksiä tyydyttävästi. Opiskelija kykenee tarkastelemaan ja arvioimaan vastuullisen johtamisen eri näkökulmia. Opiskelija osallistuu ohjatusti ryhmätyöskentelyyn.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Hyvä (3)
Opiskelija osaa kuvailla näkökulmia hyvään johtamiseen ja erottaa asioiden ja ihmisten johtamisen käytännöt toisistaan. Opiskelija tunnistaa vuorovaikutuksen ja tunnetaitojen olemassaolon osana johtajuutta, ja osaa johtaa ihmisiä muuttuvissa toimintaympäristöissä hyvin. Opiskelija tunnistaa vastuullisuuden ulottuvuudet osana strategista johtamista ja osaa soveltaa niitä käytännön liiketoiminnan suunnitteluun hyvin. Opiskelija osaa hyödyntää ja soveltaa vastuullisen johtamisen periaatteita tavoitteellisessa liiketoiminnan suunnittelussa hyvin. Opiskelija osaa toteuttaa ja arvioida toimintaympäristön muutosten ennakointia ja tehdä niiden pohjalta vastuullisia strategisia päätöksiä. Opiskelija kykenee tarkastelemaan ja arvioimaan vastuullisen johtamisen eri näkökulmia. Opiskelija osallistuu aktiivisesti ryhmätyöskentelyyn.

Hyvä (4)
Opiskelija osaa kuvailla laajasti näkökulmia hyvään johtamiseen ja erottaa asioiden ja ihmisten johtamisen käytännöt toisistaan. Opiskelija tunnistaa vuorovaikutuksen ja tunnetaitojen olemassaolon osana johtajuutta, ja osaa johtaa ihmisiä muuttuvissa toimintaympäristöissä hyvin. Opiskelija tunnistaa vastuullisuuden ulottuvuudet osana strategista johtamista ja osaa kiitettävästi soveltaa niitä käytännön liiketoiminnan suunnitteluun. Opiskelija osaa hyödyntää ja soveltaa vastuullisen johtamisen periaatteita tavoitteellisessa liiketoiminnan suunnittelussa kiitettävästi. Opiskelija osaa kiitettävästi toteuttaa ja arvioida toimintaympäristön muutosten ennakointia ja tehdä niiden pohjalta vastuullisia strategisia päätöksiä. Opiskelija kykenee tarkastelemaan ja arvioimaan vastuullisen johtamisen eri näkökulmia. Opiskelija osallistuu aktiivisesti ryhmätyöskentelyyn.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Kiitettävä (5)
Opiskelija osaa kuvailla laajasti ja perustellusti näkökulmia hyvään johtamiseen ja erottaa asioiden ja ihmisten johtamisen käytännöt toisistaan. Opiskelija tunnistaa vuorovaikutuksen ja tunnetaitojen olemassaolon osana johtajuutta, ja osaa johtaa ihmisiä muuttuvissa toimintaympäristöissä taidokkaasti. Opiskelija tunnistaa vastuullisuuden ulottuvuudet osana strategista johtamista ja osaa kattavasti soveltaa niitä käytännön liiketoiminnan suunnitteluun. Opiskelija osaa kiitettävästi hyödyntää ja soveltaa vastuullisen johtamisen periaatteita tavoitteellisessa liiketoiminnan suunnittelussa. Opiskelija osaa kiitettävästi toteuttaa ja kriittisesti arvioida toimintaympäristön muutosten ennakointia ja tehdä niiden pohjalta vastuullisia strategisia päätöksiä. Opiskelija kykenee tarkastelemaan ja arvioimaan kriittisesti vastuullisen johtamisen eri näkökulmia. Opiskelija osallistuu aktiivisesti ryhmätyöskentelyyn.

Further information

A degree student attending the University of Lapland can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the Lapland University of Applied Sciences, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through: https://hakeutuminen-amk.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/opiskeluhaku#3049

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

Globalisation of the tourism industry increases the complexity of managing tourism destinations. Destination competitiveness is based on destination management that emphasises sustainable planning and development. Students understand the strategic concepts of destination environments and the significance of a multi-stakeholder perspective. Future-oriented adaptations, scenarios and best practise case studies of tourism destinations give students a holistic view of the success factors and challenges of destination management.

After completion of the course the student is able to
- describe and explain the concepts discussed in the destination management and marketing literature
- critically evaluate the multiple forms of understanding and conceptualizing destinations
- distinguish the success factors and challenges of tourism destination
- critically analyse the principles for promoting the competitiveness and sustainability of tourism destinations
- evaluate the role of strategy in developing and managing destinations
- form a holistic view of the competitive destination management.

Content

- Destination and Destination Management and Marketing Organisations
- Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) and Multi-stakeholder processes
- Destination development and competitiveness: success factors and challenges
- Destination Branding and Destination Marketing
- Destination experiences
- Digitalisation in destinations
- Destination management strategies incl. safety and risk management
- Foresight in destinations
- International case studies

Location and time

As it is online study unit, it can be studied anywhere.

Materials

The required learning material is introduced separately in each section. However, the student may utilise for example the additional materials: 

WTO (2007). A Practical Guide to Tourism Destination Management.

Wang, Y., Pizam, A. & Breiter, D. (2011). Destination Marketing and Management: Theories and Applications. CAB International.

Teaching methods

This online study unit on destination management is divided into 5 sections, each covering a combination of topics related to destination management.

All of the learning materials in each section are either pre-recorded lectures, and/or academic journal articles and/or other learning materials that include case studies from the tourism sector.

Assignments incl. quick quizzes and other small-scale assignments are integrated into the versatile learning materials in each section.

The student can continue on in the study unit by finishing the five sections in the predetermined order.

There are no separate eExams at the end of the study unit. However, the student is required to complete a self-evaluation of one´s own learning process after completing the five sections included in the study unit.

Employer connections

Recorded lectures from visiting lecturers from the tourism industry

Exam schedules

Assignments incl. quick quizzes and other small-scale assignments are integrated into the versatile learning materials in each section of the study unit.

The student can continue on in the study unit by finishing the five sections in the predetermined order.

There are no separate eExams at the end of the study unit.

International connections

The learning material includes also international visiting lecturers whose lectures have been pre-recorded.

Content scheduling

The study unit is divided into five sections each covering a combination of topics related to destination management.

Further information

A degree student attending the University of Lapland can register free of charge for LUC studies offered by the Lapland University of Applied Sciences, if the studies can be linked to their own degree. Enrollment takes place through: https://hakeutuminen-amk.peppi4.lapit.csc.fi/web/hakijan-tyopoyta/#3678

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail (0):
Student has failed to perform the required learning activities in the end of the study unit according to instructions.

Satisfactory (1-2):
Student has a satisfactory command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, but shows very little analytical, reflective and critical approach in them.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3-4):
Student has a good command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, and shows somewhat analytical, reflective and critical approach in most of them.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5):
Student has an excellent command of developing destination management related core knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP and competitiveness). Student has performed all the required learning activities, and shows analytical, reflective and critical approach in all of them.

Assessment methods and criteria

The student can continue on in the study unit by finishing the five sections in the predetermined order.

Assessment is based on the quick quizzes and other small-scale assignment in each section and the self-evaluation in the end of the study unit.

There are no separate eExams at the end of the study unit.

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Fail (0)
The student has failed to complete the five sections included in the study unit and has not written the self-evaluation according to instructions.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Satisfactory (1-2)
The student has a satisfactory command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP, and competitiveness) and is able to apply it only partly or not at all in practical learning exercises. Student participates in lectures seldom and shows very little or no analytical, reflective, and critical approach to his/her activities. All the assignments are not fully performed according to instructions, however, the student has passed the exam(s).

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Good (3-4)
The student has a good command of developing destination management related knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP, and competitiveness) and is able to apply it mostly in practical learning exercises. Student participates in the lectures quite actively and shows a somewhat analytical, reflective, and critical approach to most of his/her activities. All the assignments are performed mostly according to instructions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
The student has an excellent command of developing destination management related core knowledge (DMO, strategic and quality planning, branding, marketing, digitalisation, experience design, PPP, and competitiveness) and is able to apply it fully in practical learning exercises. Student participates in the lectures actively and shows analytical, reflective, and critical approach to all his/her activities. All the assignments are performed according to instructions.

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.
Program
14.3. 10-12 LECTURE I The Tourist D194
20.3. 10-12 LECTURE II The Flexible Body A176
22.3. 10-12 LECTURE III Performance of Hospitality A176
25.3. 14-16 LECTURE IV The Authentic Hotel A176

Easter break 29.3.-1.4.
After Easter break, the two remaining sessions are *online only*. Both of these online sessions are available also to students who have chosen the alternative of independent studies, yet they are not obligatory for the latter students.

3.4. 10-12 ONLINE LECTURE V Accessible Social Spaces of Leisure (in Teams only)
Four workdays for a light, fun, and experimental group work based on course themes.
10.4. 12-15 ONLINE CONCLUDING SEMINAR VI Tourism Planning Experiments by Students (obs! 3 h) (in Teams only)
30.4. FIRST CHANCE TO SUBMIT COMPLETED LEARNING DIARIES

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

REGULAR CLASS with contact teaching
Submissions by 30th April; gradings by 10th May
Late or second-try submissions by 31st May; gradings by 7th of June.
Third submission by 16th August; these ones are graded by 30th August.
Next chance to take the course will be in January-February 2025, under the new name Sociology of Tourism and Leisure Mobilities.
INDEPENDENT STUDY WITH EXAM
Book a seat in EXAM asap after 11st March (when teacher informs the Exam is opened)
Take the exam by 17th May; gradings by 24th May
Second deadline for submissions is 14th June; these ones are graded by 19th June.
Third submission by 16th August; these ones are graded by 30th August.
Next chance to take the course will be in January-February 2025, under the new name Sociology of Tourism and Leisure Mobilities.

Completion alternatives

See above.

Content scheduling

Attending lectures and after that, wrapping one's learnings.
OR,
Independent studying of course literature and an exam in Exam room.

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

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

- No demonstration an understanding of the nature of social sciences and the course contents, scarce or no participation in class, no ability to analyze these contents in relation to real-life phenomena of tourism and leisure experiences and environments (FAIL)

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

- Demonstration of a minimum understanding of the nature of social analysis and the course contents, minimum participation in class, and an emerging ability to analyze these contents in relation to real-life phenomena of tourism and leisure experiences and environments (1)

- Demonstration of a thin, narrow or selective understanding of the nature of social analysis and the course contents, passive participation in class, and some ability to analyze these contents in relation to real-life phenomena of tourism and leisure experiences and environments (2)

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

- Demonstration of good understanding of the nature of social sciences and the course contents, as well participation in class, and a good ability to analyse these contents in relation to social realities in tourism and leisure experiences and environments (3)

- Demonstration of very good understanding of the nature of social sciences and the course contents, as well active participation in class, and a very good ability to analyse these contents in relation to social realities in tourism and leisure experiences and environments (4)

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

- Demonstration of holistic and deep understanding of the nature of social sciences and the course contents, as well active participation in class, and an excellent ability to analyze these contents critically and creatively in relation to real-life phenomena of tourism and leisure experiences and environments (5)

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.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Opiskelija ei suorita oppimistehtäviä annettujen ohjeiden mukaan. Opiskelija ei palauta oppimistehtäviä annetussa aikaikkunassa ja/tai vaadittavalla tavalla.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Tyydyttävä (1) Opiskelija osaa kuvailla joitain näkökulmia hyvään johtamiseen ja tunnistaa heikosti asioiden ja ihmisten johtamisen käytännöissä. Opiskelija tunnistaa vuorovaikutuksen ja tunnetaitojen olemassaolon osana johtajuutta. Opiskelija tunnistaa vastuullisuuden ulottuvuudet osana strategista johtamista. Opiskelija tunnistaa vastuullisen johtamisen periaatteita tavoitteellisessa liiketoiminnan suunnittelussa tyydyttävästi. Opiskelija tunnistaa pääelementit toimintaympäristön muutosten ennakoinnissa. Opiskelija tunnistaa joitain vastuullisen johtamisen eri näkökulmia. Opiskelija osallistuu ohjatusti ryhmätyöskentelyyn.

Tyydyttävä (2)
Opiskelija osaa kuvailla joitain näkökulmia hyvään johtamiseen ja tunnistaa keskeiset piirteet asioiden ja ihmisten johtamisen käytännöissä. Opiskelija tunnistaa vuorovaikutuksen ja tunnetaitojen olemassaolon osana johtajuutta, ja osaa tyydyttävästi johtaa ihmisiä muuttuvissa toimintaympäristöissä. Opiskelija tunnistaa vastuullisuuden ulottuvuudet osana strategista johtamista ja osaa soveltaa niitä käytännön liiketoiminnan suunnitteluun tyydyttävästi. Opiskelija osaa hyödyntää ja soveltaa vastuullisen johtamisen periaatteita tavoitteellisessa liiketoiminnan suunnittelussa tyydyttävästi. Opiskelija tunnistaa pääelementit toimintaympäristön muutosten ennakoinnissa ja osaa tehdä niiden pohjalta vastuullisia strategisia päätöksiä tyydyttävästi. Opiskelija kykenee tarkastelemaan ja arvioimaan vastuullisen johtamisen eri näkökulmia. Opiskelija osallistuu ohjatusti ryhmätyöskentelyyn.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Hyvä (3)
Opiskelija osaa kuvailla näkökulmia hyvään johtamiseen ja erottaa asioiden ja ihmisten johtamisen käytännöt toisistaan. Opiskelija tunnistaa vuorovaikutuksen ja tunnetaitojen olemassaolon osana johtajuutta, ja osaa johtaa ihmisiä muuttuvissa toimintaympäristöissä hyvin. Opiskelija tunnistaa vastuullisuuden ulottuvuudet osana strategista johtamista ja osaa soveltaa niitä käytännön liiketoiminnan suunnitteluun hyvin. Opiskelija osaa hyödyntää ja soveltaa vastuullisen johtamisen periaatteita tavoitteellisessa liiketoiminnan suunnittelussa hyvin. Opiskelija osaa toteuttaa ja arvioida toimintaympäristön muutosten ennakointia ja tehdä niiden pohjalta vastuullisia strategisia päätöksiä. Opiskelija kykenee tarkastelemaan ja arvioimaan vastuullisen johtamisen eri näkökulmia. Opiskelija osallistuu aktiivisesti ryhmätyöskentelyyn.

Hyvä (4)
Opiskelija osaa kuvailla laajasti näkökulmia hyvään johtamiseen ja erottaa asioiden ja ihmisten johtamisen käytännöt toisistaan. Opiskelija tunnistaa vuorovaikutuksen ja tunnetaitojen olemassaolon osana johtajuutta, ja osaa johtaa ihmisiä muuttuvissa toimintaympäristöissä hyvin. Opiskelija tunnistaa vastuullisuuden ulottuvuudet osana strategista johtamista ja osaa kiitettävästi soveltaa niitä käytännön liiketoiminnan suunnitteluun. Opiskelija osaa hyödyntää ja soveltaa vastuullisen johtamisen periaatteita tavoitteellisessa liiketoiminnan suunnittelussa kiitettävästi. Opiskelija osaa kiitettävästi toteuttaa ja arvioida toimintaympäristön muutosten ennakointia ja tehdä niiden pohjalta vastuullisia strategisia päätöksiä. Opiskelija kykenee tarkastelemaan ja arvioimaan vastuullisen johtamisen eri näkökulmia. Opiskelija osallistuu aktiivisesti ryhmätyöskentelyyn.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Kiitettävä (5)
Opiskelija osaa kuvailla laajasti ja perustellusti näkökulmia hyvään johtamiseen ja erottaa asioiden ja ihmisten johtamisen käytännöt toisistaan. Opiskelija tunnistaa vuorovaikutuksen ja tunnetaitojen olemassaolon osana johtajuutta, ja osaa johtaa ihmisiä muuttuvissa toimintaympäristöissä taidokkaasti. Opiskelija tunnistaa vastuullisuuden ulottuvuudet osana strategista johtamista ja osaa kattavasti soveltaa niitä käytännön liiketoiminnan suunnitteluun. Opiskelija osaa kiitettävästi hyödyntää ja soveltaa vastuullisen johtamisen periaatteita tavoitteellisessa liiketoiminnan suunnittelussa. Opiskelija osaa kiitettävästi toteuttaa ja kriittisesti arvioida toimintaympäristön muutosten ennakointia ja tehdä niiden pohjalta vastuullisia strategisia päätöksiä. Opiskelija kykenee tarkastelemaan ja arvioimaan kriittisesti vastuullisen johtamisen eri näkökulmia. Opiskelija osallistuu aktiivisesti ryhmätyöskentelyyn.

Evaluation scale

H-5