2013/2014 BA-HAS_IST Introduction to Sustainable Tourism - CANCELLED
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Introduction to Sustainable Tourism - CANCELLED |
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Language | English |
Exam ECTS | 7.5 ECTS |
Type | Elective |
Level | Bachelor |
Duration | One Quarter |
Course period | Autumn, Second Quarter
Changes in schedule may occur. Tuesday 11.40-14.25, week 36-41,43-46 |
Time Table | Please see course schedule at e-Campus |
Max. participants | 75 |
Study board |
Study Board for BSc in Service
Management
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Last updated on 13-05-2013 |
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After a successful completion of the
course, the students will be able:
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Students must have knowledge of management and corporate strategy, or the like. Students not enrolled in BSc in Business Administration & Service Management must document a level in English equal to TOEFL 575. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Course content and structure | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Tourism is one of the most important
and fastest growing sectors on global economy, accounting for one
in twelve jobs available worldwide. One important condition for the
long term vitality of tourism businesses is finding ways of
responding to increasing pressures generated by societal concerns
for sustainable development.
This course has two main objectives: to introduce students to the complex field of sustainable development in tourism, and to train their problem-solving abilities within the subjects taught during the course. Using a combination of theoretical knowledge and real-life examples, the course discusses tools and policies that are used by tourism stakeholders to reduce negative impacts and play a more responsible role in the society. The course covers three main areas of study: governance for sustainable development in tourism destinations, corporate competitiveness through sustainable strategies and managerial perspectives on sustainable supply chains. The course’s development of personal competences: Through its learning activities and assessment, the course is designed: · To provide students with theoretical and research knowledge about sustainable development in tourism through class activities, group work and individual study; · To train students’ communication skills by engaging them in oral and written presentations; · To strengthen students’ problem-solving skills by applying theoretical knowledge to specific tourism problems; · To develop students’ understanding of the relevance of sustainable development for domestic and international tourism. |
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The teaching is based on lectures giving overview of the theory, individual study and group work, guest lecturers from the industry, and student presentations and discussant’s critique supervised by faculty. It is expected that students prepare before classes by reading relevant articles and chapters as suggested in the reading schedule (on LEARN). | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Further Information | |||||||||||||||||||||||
The course may include material developed during the European project STITCH. More information about the project can be found at: http://www.stitch-project.eu/ | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Expected literature | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Collection of academic resources and
relevant reports (references below are only an indicative sample;
the complete list will be posted on LEARN):
Buckley, R. (2012) Sustainable tourism: Research and reality. Annals of Tourism Research, 39(2): 528–546. European Commission (2009) Study on the Competitiveness of the EU tourism industry, European Commission, Brussels. Goodwin, H., (2011) Taking Responsibility for Tourism. Goodfellow Publishers Ltd.: Oxford. Mowforth, M., Munt, I. (2009) Tourism and sustainability: development, globalization and new tourism in the third world, 3rd ed., Routledge, Oxon: UK. UNEP & UNWTO 2008, Climate Change and Tourism – Responding to Global Challenges, UNEP. |
Last updated on
13-05-2013