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Høst 2016

REI-3503 Northern Tourists, Northern Hosts: Performances and Experiences - 10 stp


The course is administrated by

Institutt for reiseliv og nordlige studier

Type of course

Can be taken as a single course

Course contents

This course addresses tourism in the circumpolar north, from the perspective of the tourist and the host. The historical dimensions of northern tourism will be explored, along with the psychological and demographic dimensions used to determine who the tourist is. The relationship of the tourist to consumption and performances will be examined, through the application of diverse perspectives on experience production. Tourist and host encounters, and cultural and environmental change, and destination management issues, challenges and opportunities, will be examined and analysed.

Application deadline

Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester and 1 December for the spring semester. Exchange students and Fulbright students: 1 October for the spring semester and 15 April for the autumn semester.

Admission requirements

Applicants must have a Bachelor`s Degree in tourism, social science, humanities or science, or a Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science.

Objective of the course

Knowledge

Skills

General competence

Execute research and writing skills at a master¿s level.


Language of instruction

English

Teaching methods

Learning is interactive and collaborative and takes place on-line through diverse methods including, but not limited to, lectures, learner presentations, group discussions and teamwork. Instructors and students share discoveries and materials during each step of the course, and use a variety of communication tools such as e-mail, threaded discussions, document sharing and live chat sessions. Learning is enhanced with web conferencing and Web 2.0 resources, e.g., digital storytelling.

Assessment

Coursework requirements:The students must participate 70% in all on-line activities.

Examination and evaluation: The student must submit three course assigments, counting 1/3 each.

Grading scale: A-F, with F for failed.

A re-sit exam will be arranged for this course.