This course introduces students to the theories, concepts and principles that underpin tourism as an industry and as a research discipline. The course allows students to gain an understanding of how tourism is integrated into wider society. By way of local and global examples, students will focus on theoretical constructs that illustrate how tourism interacts within the dynamic socio economic environment in which we currently live.
With the concept of sustainability as a foundation, the course focuses on the different levels of tourism (local, regional, national and global) and different types of tourism (for example, cultural tourism, dark tourism, indigenous tourism and food tourism). The course considers the challenges and issues facing tourism and emphasises the need for sustainable approaches for the future success of tourism.
Mandatory online meetings will be held according to the schedule.
Surf on the Internet, read and send emails, use a word-processing programme (e.g. Word). Connect a camera and headphones to the computer and install a programme using instructions.
Access to a computer (Not a mini pc, tablet or similar) that is not older than three years (or equivalent) and broadband connection, at least 1 Mbit/s (not mobile broadband, because mobile broadband can vary considerably in speed).
Higher rate of web-based communication where our learning platform (Learn/Canvas) is a natural element of the course. Web-based meetings with sound and image where simple presentations can be held. Lectures can be broadcast live or can alternatively be made available afterwards online.
Literature lists are published at the latest one month ahead of the course start date.
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