Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify and discuss real-world problems related to tourism organisations and destinations
- Develop a project plan for a defined project linked to an organisation
- Collect, analyse and critically discuss information related to the specified project and possible solutions and present results orally and written in relation to the project for varied audiences
- Demonstrate knowledge in the field of study and critically analyse existing literature on the topic and discuss the ways existing knowledge informs the specified project
- Reflect on learning in relation to the project as a dynamic evolving process
- Critically reflect on the contribution of the specified project to sustainability and relate it to sustainability frameworks such as UNs SDGs.
Course Content
This course enables students to develop skills and knowledge to identify and analyse real-world issues in tourism, hospitality or leaisure that organisations and destinations are facing. Through critical analysis of the issue and in close collaboration with the organisation and the academic mentor, students develop transferable skills, and are able to connect existing knowledge in the field of studies to the development and discussion of feasible solutions. With an iterative process of critical analysis, reflection, and collaboration with the organisation, the course builds a link between the theory and the practice of tourism. Students are given a high degree of freedom to interact with stakeholders to identify specific issues to work with, knowledge sources, and the means to address them. The project is self-directed but supported through the guidance of both Dalarna University staff and a responsible person within the chosen organisation. Students reflect on the theoretical underpinnings and sources of knowledge as well as on its links to sustainability debates and tourism as a field of knowledge and practice.
Assessment
- Seminars
- Written assignments
- Final report
Grades
The grading scale used for the final course grade is A–F.
Grades are reported as follows:
- Formulation and discussion of project proposal - 3 Credits | U–G
- Formulation and discussion of a project plan - 3 Credits | U–G
- Progress report and reflection on sustainability and own learning - 3 Credits | U–G
- Critical analysis and discussion of project - 6 Credits | A–F
Entry Requirements
- 30 credits in the Main Field of Study Tourism Studies at second Level
Other Information
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.