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Høst 2020
REI-1001 Introduction to Arctic Adventure Tourism - 20 stp
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Course contents
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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
Objective 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.
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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