Kohti kulttuurimatkailua (5 cr)
Code: KX00EL21-3002
General information
Enrollment
30.11.2020 - 13.12.2020
Timing
18.01.2021 - 14.03.2021
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
4 op
Mode of delivery
20 % Contact teaching, 80 % Distance learning
Unit
Kulttuurituotannon ja vaatetuksen tiimi
Campus
Hämeentie 135
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Seats
20 - 20
Degree programmes
- Kulttuurituotannon tutkinto-ohjelma
Teachers
- Maija Sydänmaanlakka
Teacher in charge
Leena Björkqvist
Groups
-
KUVAOKulttuurituotannon syventävät opinnot
Objective
• Basic concepts in cultural tourism
• Introduction to the Tourism Industry/ Creative Industries (depending on the student’s major study programme; e.g. cultural management students choose Introduction to the Tourism Industry)
• Current phenomena in cultural tourism: live like a local, sustainable travel
• Cultural tourism products in Finland
• Exploration of cultural tourism offerings in international destinations
Content
Upon completing the course, the student
• will possess a basic understanding of cultural tourism and how actors in the tourism industry and creative industries can join their competencies to create value for the community in terms of viable cultural tourism products.
• recognizes the multi-faceted operational environment affiliated with cultural tourism
• recognizes the stakeholders in cultural tourism
• understands the difference between the tourism industry and creative industries in terms of operational environment
• recognizes culture as a pull factor in tourism and the potential benefits of tourism for the creative industries
• cultural intelligence
• networking skills in cultural tourism
Location and time
Online Course
Teaching methods
The course is completed independently online. In addition to independent work, the study includes group work and teacher-led webinars.
Further information
Kohti kulttuurimatkailua (5 op) on osa 15 opintopisteen laajuista kulttuurimatkailun verkko-oppimiskokonaisuutta. Kokonaisuuden muut osat ovat Ideasta kulttuurimatkailutuotteeksi (5 op) ja Kulttuurimatkailu muutosvoimana (5 op).
Tutustu kulttuurimatkailun verkko-opintokokonaisuuden esittelyvideoon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu2UvaVkAa4
Evaluation scale
0-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student has little command of the basic concepts of cultural tourism and shows limited ability to implement these into the course assignments. The student contributes to teamwork at a minimum level and shows little interest in sharing his/her expertise.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student has good command of the basic concepts of cultural tourism and is able to implement these into the course assignments. The student contributes actively to teamwork and is able to share his/her expertise in his/her field.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student has excellent command of the basic concepts of cultural tourism and is able to implement these into the course assignments in a novel and original manner. The student contributes actively to teamwork and is able to optimally share his/her expertise in his/her field.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student has little command of the basic concepts of cultural tourism and shows limited ability to implement these into the course assignments. The student contributes to teamwork at a minimum level and shows little interest in sharing his/her expertise.
Qualifications
Basic studies completed in the major study programme. Alternatively, basic understanding of the operational field acquired through previous
• The student learns the basic concepts of cultural tourism and understands the potential of cultural tourism for the community and economy.
• The interdisciplinary approach widens the knowledge of the tourism industry/