Syllabus

International Events and Festival Management

Code: TR1035
Points: 7.5 Credits
Level: First Cycle Level 1
School: School of Culture and Society
Subject field: Tourism Studies (TRU)
Group of Subjects: Tourism and Recreation Studies
Disciplinary Domain: Social Science, 100%
This course can be included in the following main field(s) of study: Tourism Studies¹
Progression indicator within (each) main field of study: ¹G1F
Approved: Approved, 15 June 2017.
This syllabus is valid from 01 July 2017.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, the student shall be able to:

Identify and discuss the various planning processes involved in the development and implementation of international festivals and special events, and explore the implications for event management
Critically analyse real-world examples of special event management planning and operation
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of festivals and special events as leisure experiences

During this course, the following subject will be covered:

Events and festivals, definitions and categories
Events and festivals as leisure activities - the role of events in the wider community
Staging rituals and roles at events and festivals
Consumption and experience - motives and benefits of event consumption
The role of events and festivals in place representation
Festival and event impacts: sociocultural, environmental, economic and political
The event lifecycle and stakeholders
Event planning and strategy
Sustainable events and festivals

1) Individual written assignment, 1.5 credits
2) Assignment, 3 credits
3) Presentation of group work, poster presentation, 3 credits

Lectures, seminars, tutorials, individual and group work

The Swedish grades A–F.

The final grade for the course is given after an overall assessment that is made by the examiner.