Application deadline

Type of course

Admission requirements

Admission requirements:

Nordic applicants: Generell studiekompetanse. Admission procedures for foreign applicants, please read: https://en.uit.no/education/art?p_document_id=351800

Admission code: 9199

Course content

Objectives of the course

Knowledge

The candidate:

• has basic knowledge of different theoretical perspectives in tourism studies.
• has basic knowledge about the tourism sector and the complex effects of tourism on nature and local communities.
• can apply scientific theory and methods on case studies.
• has knowledge about academic texts and writing processes.
• understands learning strategies, sources and plagiarism.

Skills

The candidate:

• is able to critically consider information on tourism gained from different sources.
• can demonstrate analytical capacity by formulating scientific arguments.
• can relate to existing theories and methods and apply these on case studies.

Competence

The candidate:

• understands central academic and ethical challenges in regard to tourism.
• is able to convey basic academic material and sources to develop a deeper understanding of tourism.
• can reflect on innovation in tourism related to the need for more responsible and sustainable tourism.
• can contribute to sustainable and responsible tourism.

Language of instruction

Teaching methods

- Lectures

- Group work

- Oral presentations

- Excursion

All courses will be evaluated in accordance with the quality systems of UiT.

Assessment

Coursework requirement:

- 1 written individual assignment

- 1 written group assignment, including oral presentation

- 70% attendance

Required attendance, including participation in the excursion, and assignments must be approved in order to take the exam.

Exam:

- Individual, written school exam. Duration: 6 hours.

Grades: A - E for passed exam, F for failed. Possibility of resit exam in case of F.

See the guideline for reset examination on: https://en.uit.no/exams

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