•     Advanced Course in Tourism Research MATY313-3003 01.08.2022-31.07.2023  5 cr  (RA81M21K, ...) +-
    Learning objectives
    The aim of the course is that you familiarize yourself with the paradigms that are most commonly used in tourism research.

    After completion of the course the student is able to
    - identify and describe the most important paradigms of tourism research
    - outline his/her own research orientation and relate it to the wider field of tourism research.
    Starting level and linkage with other courses
    Basic studies in tourism research, especially MATY211 Basic Course in Tourism Research
    Contents
    - Paradigm as an entity of ontology, epistemology and methodology
    - Paradigms and paradigmatic development of tourism research
    - One's own personal tourism research orientation.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1
    The paradigm summaries and the paper of own research orientation:

    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
    The paradigm summaries and the paper of own research orientation:

    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
    The paradigm summaries and the paper of own research orientation:

    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
    The course is organised by the University of Lapland but can also be choosed by the students of the Lapland University of Applied Sciences.
    Responsible person

    Monika Luthje

    Learning material and recommended literature

    You must use the following literature for the course assignments: Botterill, D. & Platenkamp, V. (2012). Key concepts in tourism research. Sage. Jennings, G. (2010). Tourism research (2. laitos). John Wiley & Sons Australia. Munar, A. M. & Jamal, T. (toim.) (2016). Tourism research paradigms: Critical and emergent knowledges. Emerald Group Publishing. A collection of articles available in Moodle.

    Mode of delivery

    Contact teaching

    Teaching language

    English

    Timing

    01.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

    Enrollment

    08.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

    Groups
    • RA81M21K
    • YMATaine
    • YTKENG
    • RA81M20S
    Teachers

    Monika Luthje, Vilhelmiina Vainikka

    Seats

    0 - 100

    Degree Programmes

    Toursim, Degree Programme in Tourism

    Evaluation scale

    H-5