Nature Based Tourism (independent online) (5 op)

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Osaamistavoitteet

Nature-based tourism is a rapidly growing sector in the tourism industry. This course aims to enhance your comprehension of the international and national nature-based tourism sector and its various aspects, as well as help you understand its significance in business and regional development perspectives. The knowledge and skills gained from this course can be effectively utilized in your career plans and in various positions within the tourism industry. Competencies: Proactive development, Sustainable development, Tourism business You know the emphasis and significance of nature-based tourism from national and international perspectives. You know the national theme-promoting strategies and development policies. You understand the concepts, phenomena and special characteristics related to nature-based tourism and are able to utilize them in analysing operations. He/she is able to perceive different actors and operations in nature-based tourism. You understand the motives of a traveller and the theme’s significance to the company's competitiveness.

Sisältö

Nature-based tourism concepts and phenomena. Nature-based tourism nationally and internationally. Special characteristics and strategic emphasis. Nature-based tourism actors and customers. Nature-based services.

Aika ja paikka

Online-toteutus

Oppimateriaalit

The material provided by the teacher in Moodle and Fredman, P. & Tyrväinen, L. 2011. Frontiers in nature-based tourism: lessons from Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden: Routledge. Hall, C. M. & Boyd, S. 2005. Nature-based tourism in peripheral areas: development or disaster? Channel View Publications cop.

Opetusmenetelmät

Virtuaalinen oppiminen ja tehtävät Yksilöllinen tiedonhankinta Online-keskustelut

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

Ei tenttiä

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Kirjallisuus 30 tuntia Online-keskustelut 20 tuntia Tehtävät ja tiedonhaku 85 tuntia

Esitietovaatimukset

Basics in responsible tourism