Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- justify and narrow down a research area in the field of tourism, including its research history, central research questions, and current research needs
- independently and critically organise, problematise, and reflect on previous research findings from both theoretical and tourism research perspectives
- formulate a relevant tourism research question along with associated research questions based on previous research
- select and justify suitable research methods to collect, analyse, and interpret relevant data, as well as evaluate the validity and reliability of data sources and research instruments
- carry out a thorough and systematic analysis of data using appropriate methods and techniques, and critically interpret and contextualise the results
- critically reflect on the research process, research ethics, and opportunities for further research, and communicate the implications and contributions of the research
- effectively present and discuss research design, methods, results, and implications using academic conventions, referencing and citation styles, while considering time and formal requirements.
Course Content
In the course, a qualified and independent scientific study is carried out based on a formulated problem in tourism science. The study and its results are presented in the form of a thesis. Emphasis is placed on independent work, where the formulation of one’s own research questions, the development of research design, and the implementation of appropriate methods to collect, analyze, and interpret data are done independently. The ability to contextualize one’s research within a broader academic discourse and to show a thorough understanding of the subject is demonstrated through critical analysis and interpretation of existing knowledge in the field of tourism science. Presentation and discussion of one’s own research design and results are carried out both in writing and orally to demonstrate subject mastery and the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas.
Assessment
- Active participation in seminars
- Written assignments
- Thesis
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is A–F.
Grades are reported as follows:
- Thesis - 30 Credits | A–F
Entry Requirements
- 60 credits in the main field of study, Tourism Studies, of which 15 credits for Theory and Research methods, second cycle
Other Information
The examiner sets the deadline for submission of essay.
If a thesis is marked as fail after three examinations the examiner may ask the author to change topic for the thesis.
This course cannot be counted towards the same degree along with courses that have equivalent content.
If the student has received a decision/recommendation granting study support from Dalarna University because of a disability, then the examiner has the right to offer an alternative examination arrangement. The examiner takes into account the objectives in the course syllabus when deciding whether the examination can be adapted in accordance with the decision/recommendation.