Responsible Tourism and Hospitality Business (5 cr)
Code: LI00BJ88-3002
General information
Enrollment
19.08.2019 - 15.09.2019
Timing
02.09.2019 - 13.12.2019
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
RDI portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Contact teaching, 40 % Distance learning
Campus
Faculty of Business and Hospitality Management
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 50
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Tourism and Hospitality Business Management
Teachers
- Anna Pajari
Teacher in charge
Pirjo Haverinen
Groups
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04EXC19KS1
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04EXC19KS2
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04MATK18S, Lahti
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04Z1HMATK17
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04EXC19KS3
Learning outcomes
The student is able to
- apply corporate social responsibility approach to leisure industry related service development
- evaluate and develop the responsibility of tourism and hospitality operations
- critically reflect on communication practices of sustainability and responsibility
Implementation and methods of teaching
The study unit is based on project-based learning. The learning methods also include short lectures and teaching discussions as well as independent studying, e-learning, case assignments and project work.
Timing and attendance
The study unit follows the scheduling of the development project (Sept. 3 - Dec. 4). Active participation in the face to face meetings, project meetings and other events are advisable.
Learning material and recommended literature
All materials will be given in electric form via reppu or collected and anlyzed, or produced, by students themselves.
Alternative completion methods
No alternative methods of implementation. No individual solo projects.
Exam retakes
No exam.
Learning environment
The study unit is based on an authentic development project. In addition the campus and e-learning are a part of the learning environment.
Contents
The study unit belongs to a seamless study module where students complete an extensive service development project for a commissioner.
The study unit supports the project work via following themes: Corporate economic, environmental and social responsibility, sustainable tourism and hospitality, current topics in the field of responsible business related to the project at hand.
The study unit coaches the project teams with a professional evaluation and implementation of environmental and social performance of a company/organization.
Assessment criteria
50% of the grade consists of the evaluation of the service development project, 40% of the case assignment and 10% of the introductory assignment in the beginning of the course. Evaluation is based on teacher evaluation, self evaluation and peer evaluation along with commissioner evaluation.
Assessment scale
1-5
Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to describe ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
- participates in discussions on given topics
- is able to include issues related to sustainable tourism into the project work
Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to evaluate ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations
- discusses the given topics and gives independent and critical arguments
- gives concrete recommendations for project commissioners to improve their environmental and/or social performance
Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)
The student
- shows ability to critically analyze ethical and environmental performance of companies and organisations.
- can validate his arguments coherently
- discusses the given topics on a professional level
- gives concrete, realistic and innovative recommendations for project commissioners to improve their environmental performance