Main Field of Study and progress level:
Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: AF
Responsible department: Department of Geography
Contents
The course addresses tourism development in rural and peripheral areas. Initially focus is on demand for rural and peripheral tourism acknowledging not least image of a rural idyll. Moreover the role of infrastructure and rural tourism supply are discussed. Special emphasis is given to various forms of tourism such as nature-based tourism, second home tourism and indigenous tourism. Practical studies of rural tourism enterprises and destinations further contribute to improve the students under¬standing of rural tourism development.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to
- distinguish various forms of tourism in rural and peripheral areas,
- assess the role of tourism for various rural and peripheral areas,
- accomplish qualified analyses of tourism development in rural and peripheral areas, and
- design strategies for developing tourism in rural and peripheral areas.
Required Knowledge
Univ: 120 ECTS, 60 ECTS of which in human geography or equivalently.
Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A (IELTS (Academic) with a minimum overall score of 5.5 and no individual score below 5.0. TOEFL PBT (Paper-based Test) with a minimum total score of 530 and a minimum TWE score of 4. TOEFL IBT (Internet-based Test) with a minimum total score of 72 and a minimum score of 17 on the Writing Section).
Form of instruction
The teaching consists of lectures, individual supervision and seminars. The seminars are compulsory. Relevant gender issues related to the contents are continuously integrated in the course. The teaching is in English.
Examination modes
The course is examined by two individual, compulsory assignments to be presented at seminars and in written reports. The assignments and the whole course are graded according to the scale A FX.
Examination based on the same syllabus as at the ordinary examination is guaranteed during two years after the first registration to the course.
It is not possible to appeal against a received grade, i.e. to get it examined by a higher authority, but a student can always criticize the grading or ask another examiner to reconsider the examination.
When a student has failed an examination on two occasions, he or she has a right to have another grading teacher. A written request for an alternative examiner should be handed in to the director of studies.
ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER
Credit transfer is always examined individually.
