Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Aim for the course is to introduce range of activities which have impact on travel motivations and travel experiences. Activities in tourism are described on the context of different destinations and their resources. Students will understand the meaning of nature tourism, rural tourism and SIT (Special Interest Tourism). Micro- and SME- business as a part of tourism activities.

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, exercises/case studies, course assignment

Timing and attendance

10.1.-25.2.2022
Course started/initial lesson Thu 13.1. at 14.15. Place: 1447. Final deadline for exercises and assignment return is Mon 14th of March 2022
Registration and acceptance to course: Students secure their place by attending the initial lesson or by submitting the first learning assignment (=exercise 1) within given deadline.

Learning material and recommended literature

Material available on moodle learning platform

Exam retakes

Exam

Learning environment

Combination of classroom teaching and independent studies

Student time use and work load

Lectures, case-studies, assignment, individual distant learning

Contents

Key concepts related to activity tourism. Activity tourism business among travel industry – activity tourism market. Travel motivations and travel experiences of activity travelers. Different destinations and their resources for activity tourism. Activity tourism, adventure tourism, nature tourism, rural tourism and SIT (Special Interest Tourism). Micro- and SME- business as a part of tourism activities.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Basics of Tourism

Assessment criteria

Exercises/case studies, assignment/exam

Assessment scale

1-5