Cultural Tourism (independent online) (5 cr)
Code: C-02504-MT00CG50-3001
General information
- Enrollment
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18.11.2024 - 07.02.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
- Timing
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17.03.2025 - 19.05.2025
Implementation has ended.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 5 cr
- Local portion
- 5 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Blended learning
- Institution
- JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Opintojakso on virtuaalinen ja suoritetaan Moodle-oppimisympäristössä. Opintojakso perustuu itsenäiseen opiskeluun.
- Teaching languages
- English
- Seats
- 0 - 25
- Course
- C-02504-MT00CG50
Evaluation scale
0-5
Content scheduling
The deadlines for the course assignments will be given in the beginning of the course. Latest deadline for all assignments is at the end of the course.
Objective
Cultural tourism is one of the oldest sector in the tourism industry. This course aims to enhance your understanding of the international and national cultural tourism sector and its various aspects. The course contents help you to understand its significance related to tourism development. The knowledge and skills gained from this course can be effectively utilized in your career plans and in various positions within the tourism industry. Competences Proactive development, Sustainable development, Tourism business Learning objectives You understand the importance of cultural tourism at the national and international levels. You are aware of national strategies and development policies that promote cultural themes. You possess an understanding of the various concepts, phenomena, and unique characteristics of cultural tourism, enabling you to analyse operations easily. You can identify different actors and operations within the cultural tourism industry. You also recognize the cultural motivators of travelers.
Content
- Cultural tourism concepts and phenomena - Cultural tourism nationally and internationally - Special characteristics and strategic focus - Cultural tourism actors and customers - Cultural tourism services - Ecological, economical and socio-cultural responsibility
Location and time
The course is virtual and is implemented in Moodle learning environment. The course is based on independent studying.
Materials
Official websites of organizations related to tourism, cultural management and cultural tourism DMO websites Current materials provided by course tutor: videos, articles
Teaching methods
Independent reading materials and information search Online discussions Individual assignments Tutoring webinars
Exam schedules
No Exam
Student workload
Tutoring webinars: 10 h Written assignments: 60h Individual studying: 65h Total: 135 h
Qualifications
Basics in responsible tourism