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Høst 2022
REI-1001 Introduction to Arctic Adventure Tourism - 20 stp
The course is administrated by
Institutt for reiseliv og nordlige studier
Type of course
Mandatory for bachelor program in Arctic Adventure Tourism. The subject can be taken as single course.
Course overlap
EXF-0750 Examen Facultatum - Entrepreneurship and Tourism Studies 10 stp
Course contents
This course is an introduction to tourism theory and tourism in the Arctic. The course gives a basic understanding of tourism as a complex phenomenon in society and as an industry. It introduces theoretical and practical perspectives on nature, culture, indigeneity, innovation, events and sustainability. The course also prepares the student for academic writing and thinking through workshops, written assignments and field trips.
Application deadline
Applicants from Nordic countries: 1 June for the autumn semester
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 about theoretical perspectives in tourism studies relevant for understanding Arctic adventure tourism.
- has basic knowledge about the tourism industry and the complex impacts of tourism on nature and local communities in the Arctic.
- has basic knowledge about academic writing and thinking.
Skills
The candidate:
- can discuss and reflect on tourism theories related to Arctic tourism cases.
- can demonstrate academic writing and thinking.
Competence
The candidate:
- can communicate with the tourism industry and society at large about Arctic tourism.
- can contribute to the development of sustainable and responsible tourism in the Arctic and other types of destinations.
- can reflect on local and global challenges and opportunities for tourism
Language of instruction
English
Teaching methods
- Lectures
- Group work
- Oral presentations
- Excursions
The course will be evaluated in accordance with the quality systems of UiT.
Date for examination
Off campus exam hand out date 24.10.2022 hand in date 28.10.2022
The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.