Study Guide

Objective

The student develops his/her knowledge and understanding of Lapland in general and tourism in the northern region. He/she is able to take into consideration special features of local environment as well as the ones of culture and social aspects. The student is familiar with the concept of nature-based luxury tourism. He/she gets to know the specifics of the Sami culture and is able to plan and promote activities that benefit the local environment and communities as well as the wellbeing of animals and wildlife.

Content

• Environmental Citizenship in northern environment and tourism
• Concept of nature-based luxury tourism
• Northern regions and northern communities
• Sami culture and people
• Ecotourism and community-based tourism
• Special features of northern environment and nature tourism
• Wellbeing of animals and wildlife

Location and time

Course will take place on Lapland UAS Rovaniemi campus from April 9th to May 2nd.

Materials

All material will be presented in the beginning of the course.

Teaching methods

Video lectures
Mini exams
Outdoor visits
Group presentations
Group discussions

Completion alternatives

Course is done through presentations, visits and discussions so attendance is required.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Satisfactory (2)
The student understands how the Arctic region, Lapland’s nature and Lappish cultural features like the Sami culture impact the local tourism industry. He/she is able to apply the knowledge of the northern environment that can be used to enhance tourism operators’ and decision makers’ ecological and social sustainability. The student understands the main concepts that can be utilized in tourism experiences. The student understands his/her own actions in reference to the local nature and culture. The assignments are completed but not always performed according to the instructions and deadlines.

Poor (1)
The student understands how the Arctic region, Lapland’s nature and Lappish cultural features like the Sami culture play a role in the local tourism industry. The student understands the basic concepts that can be utilized in tourism experiences. The student has a limited understanding of his/her own actions in reference to the local nature and culture. The assignments are completed but not always performed according to the instructions and deadlines.

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


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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Very good (4)
The student is able to evaluate how the Arctic region, Lapland’s nature and Lappish cultural features like the Sami culture impact the local tourism industry. He/she is able to choose, defend and critique tools and methods that can be used to enhance tourism operators’ and decision makers’ ecological and social sustainability. He/she is able to critically evaluate concepts and tools of the northern environment and is able to choose and apply the most suitable ones in the tourism field. The student has a very good understanding of his/her own actions in reference to the local nature and culture. All the assignments are performed according to the instructions and deadlines.

Good (3)
The student understands and is able to analyse how the Arctic region, Lapland’s nature and Lappish cultural features like the Sami culture impact the local tourism industry. He/she is able to analyse and compare different methods and knowledge that can be used to enhance tourism operators’ and decision makers’ ecological and social sustainability. The student is able to analyse concepts and tools of the northern environment and is able to choose and apply the most suitable ones in the tourism field. The student has a good understanding of his/her own actions in reference to the local nature and culture. Most of the assignments are performed according to the instructions and deadlines.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5)
The student is able to investigate how the Arctic region, Lapland’s nature and Lappish cultural features like the Sami culture impact the local tourism industry. He/she is able to choose, defend and critique tools and methods that can be used to enhance tourism operators’ and decision makers’ ecological and social sustainability. The student is able to utilize concepts and tools of the northern environment to create new and innovative ways to benefit local stakeholders. The student has excellent understanding of his/her own actions in reference to the local nature and culture. All the assignments are performed according to the instructions and deadlines.

Assessment methods and criteria

Course is graded from 0-5
90-100% = grade 5
80-89% = grade 4
70-79% = grade 3
60-69% = grade 2
50-59% = grade 1
0-49% = fail