autumn 2021
REI-1001 Introduction to Arctic Adventure Tourism - 20 ECTS
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
The course gives an introduction to Arctic tourism and tourism theory, the classic studies and an introduction to the philosophy of social science and scientific thinking. The course emphasize an understanding of tourism as a complex phenomenon in society and as an industry, introducing nature, culture, indigeneity, innovation, events and sustainability, in relation to tourism in the Arctic. The course prepare the student to use scientific theory and methods following the scientific protocols. In addition, the course focus upon knowledge about academic texts and writing processes.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.
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 home exam. Duration: 5 days.
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
- About the course
- Campus: Alta |
- ECTS: 20
- Course code: REI-1001
- Responsible unit
- Institutt for reiseliv og nordlige studier
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