•     Cultural and Social Studies of Tourism MAT303-3004 01.08.2021-19.08.2022  5 cr  (YMATaine) +-
    Learning objectives
    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.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    Preferably at least two prior years of university studies (in whatever discipline)
    Contents
    - Ethical mobilities
    - Sporting bodies
    - Hospitality work
    - Exploitative tourism
    - Multidimensional Tourist Experience
    - Measurements of sustainability
    - Responsible planning
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 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 - grade 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 - grade 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.
    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.
    Responsible person

    Soile Veijola

    Learning material and recommended literature

    The list of readings is given on a weekly basis during the course and is available in Moodle or online. It includes films, research articles, lectures, and texts produced during the course.

    Mode of delivery

    Contact teaching

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    01.08.2021 - 19.08.2022

    Enrollment

    02.07.2021 - 31.05.2022

    Groups
    • YMATaine
    Teachers

    Soile Veijola

    Further information

    Independent studying according to given guidelines on the basis of course literature (international version in English). Instructions from Teacher and in Moodle. Contact Teacher (Soile Veijola) when registering for the course.
    Registration time in Peppi by 31st May 2022, deadline 19th August 2022.

    Degree Programmes

    Toursim, Degree Programme in Tourism

    Evaluation scale

    H-5