Matkailua pohjoisen luontoympäristössä

Osaamistavoitteet

Having completed this study unit
• You know the northern and the arctic environments, the role of clean nature in tourism and trends of nature tourism, such as nature-based luxury tourism.
• You are able to identify the impacts of climate change and importance of biodiversity at a global and local level in relation to tourism phenomenon.
• You are familiar with Lapland in general and the characteristics of tourism in the Northern and the Arctic regions.
• You are able to take into consideration special features of the local environment as well as the cultural and social aspects as part of nature-based luxury tourism.
• You are able to take into account the Sami culture and cultural sensitivity in tourism.
• You know the concept of regenerative tourism.
• You are able to identify the significance of the multispecies wellbeing which takes into account the local environment and communities as well as the wellbeing of animals and wildlife.

Competences:

Sisältö

Content:
· special characteristics of the northern and arctic environments
· concepts of climate change, biodiversity and regenerative tourism
· characteristics and trends of nature-based tourism in Lapland and in the northern region
· cultural sensitivity and Sami culture in tourism
· multispecies wellbeing - the local environment and communities (locals and tourists) as well as the wellbeing of animals and wildlife

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

Poor (1)
Tourism in the Northern and the Arctic Regions:
You describe the northern and the arctic environments, the role of clean nature in tourism and trends of nature tourism, such as nature-based luxury tourism.
You identify impacts of climate change and importance of biodiversity at a global and local level in relation to tourism phenomenon.
You are able to describe the general characteristics of Lapland and tourism in the Northern and Arctic regions.
You are to take into consideration the special features of the local environment, cultural, and social aspects as part of nature-based luxury tourism.
You are able to take into account the Sami culture and cultural sensitivity in tourism.
You describe the concept of regenerative tourism.
You identify the significance of the multispecies wellbeing which takes into account the local environment and communities as well as the wellbeing of animals and wildlife.

Satisfactory (2)
Tourism in the Northern and the Arctic Regions:
You explain the northern and arctic environments, the role of clean nature in tourism, and trends such as nature-based luxury tourism.
You describe the impacts of climate change and the importance of biodiversity at both global and local levels in relation to tourism.
You explain the general characteristics of Lapland and tourism in the Northern and Arctic regions.
You are able to apply the special features of the local environment, cultural, and social aspects as part of nature-based luxury tourism.
You understand the Sami culture and the importance of cultural sensitivity in tourism.
You understand the concept of regenerative tourism.
You explain the significance of multispecies wellbeing, including the local environment, communities, and the wellbeing of animals and wildlife.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

Good (3)
Tourism in the Northern and the Arctic Regions:
You apply knowledge of northern and arctic environments to practical examples in tourism.
You understand the impacts of climate change and biodiversity at both global and local levels in relation to tourism.
You understand the general characteristics of Lapland and tourism in the Northern and Arctic regions.
You are able utilize the special features of the local environment, cultural, and social aspects in nature-based luxury tourism.
You apply principles of cultural sensitivity and the Sami culture in tourism practices.
You implement the concept of regenerative tourism in practical tourism projects.
You apply the principles of multispecies wellbeing in tourism planning and activities.

Very good (4)
Tourism in the Northern and the Arctic Regions:
You differentiate and classify various aspects of northern and arctic environments and their roles in tourism.
You are able to evaluate the impacts of climate change and biodiversity from multiple perspectives.
You apply knowledge of Lapland and the characteristics of tourism in the Northern and Arctic regions to specific cases.
You utilize and evaluate the special features of local environmental, cultural, and social aspects in nature-based luxury tourism.
You evaluate the significance of the Sami culture and cultural sensitivity in tourism.
You evaluate the concept of regenerative tourism and its application in different contexts.
You analyze the significance of multispecies wellbeing in tourism and its impact on local environments and communities.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Excellent (5)
Tourism in the Northern and the Arctic Regions:
You critically evaluate the role of northern and arctic environments in tourism.
You are able to foresee the impact of climate change and biodiversity on tourism at global and local levels.
You are able utilize the characteristics of Lapland and tourism in the Northern and Arctic regions to specific cases.
You have an understanding of the significance of the special features of the local environmental, cultural, and social aspects as part of nature-based luxury tourism.
You are able to foresee the Sami culture and cultural sensitivity in tourism.
You assess the concept of regenerative tourism and propose improvements for its implementation.
You evaluate the principles of multispecies wellbeing and their application in tourism, providing recommendations for enhancing local environments and communities.