Main Field of Study and progress level:
Human Geography: Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Grading scale: Excellent, Very good, Good, Satisfactory, Sufficient, Insufficient, Insufficient
Responsible department: Department of Geography
Contents
Part 1: Destination development, 7,5 hp
In this course focus is put on destinations. Departing from the Tourism Area Life Cycle (TALC) model applications of the model in various geographical contexts are addressed. Then the role of local communities is highlighted. Moreover, the theoretical base for the
TALC and alternative models of destination development are discussed. Finally, the ability of the TALC-model to forecast tourism development is critically scrutinized.
Part 2: Destination analysis, 7,5 hp
Here relevant quantitative and qualitative methods for destination analysis are presented and reviewed. Then they are applied for a specific destination.
Expected learning outcomes
After completing the course the student should be able to
Part 1: Destination development, 7,5 hp
- critically assess ideas and theories concerning destination development,
- distinguish destinations and their problems with regard to tourism forms and geographical context,
- assign relevant impacts and problems to the different stages of the tourism destination life cycle,
- critically assess models of destination development regarding their theoretical content and assumptions.
Part 2: Destination analysis, 7,5 hp
- distinguish different methods in tourism research regarding their strengths and weaknesses,
- apply methods for tourism research within the framework of a destination analysis,
- analyze a destination regarding demand and supply,
- present a destination analysis in oral and written form.
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
Instruction is given through lectures, exercises, and seminars, where students are expected to participate actively. Relevant gender issues related to the contents are continuously integrated in the course. The course is given in English.
Examination modes
The examination in the first part of the course is done in two ways; (i) a written exam, (ii) an individually written essays to be presented at a seminar. In the second part of the course the mode of examination is an individual analysis of a destination, which has to be reported written and orally. All parts are awarded one of the following grades; A, B, C, D, E, F and FX. The same scale is used for awarding a grade for the entire course, which is the average of the grades awarded for the three graded examinations.
Examination based on the same syllabus as at the ordinary examination is guaranteed during two years after the first registration to the course.
Students who have passed an examination cannot redo the examination to receive a higher grade.
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 to the director of studies.
ACADEMIC CREDIT TRANSFER
Credit transfer is always examined individually.
Literature
Valid from:
2008 week 46
Butler Richard W. The tourism area life cyclen Vol. 1p Applications and modificationsc editor Richard W. Butler Clevedonb Channel View,c 2006 : Channel View : 2006 : xviii, 385 s.b ill. : ISBN: 1-84541-025-4 Mandatory Search the University Library catalogue
Butler Richard W. The tourism area life cyclen Vol. 2p Conceptual and theoretical issuesc edited by Richard W. Butler Clevedonb Channel View,c 2006 : Channel View : 2006 : xix, 327 s.b ill. : ISBN: 1-84541-028-9 Mandatory Search the University Library catalogue
Conducting research in human geography : theory, methodology and practice Kitchin Rob, Tate Nicholas J. Harlow : Prentice Hall : 2000 : xiii, 330 s., tab., diagr. : ISBN: 0-582-29797-4 Search the University Library catalogue
Qualitative research in tourism : ontologies, epistemologies and methodologies Phillimore Jenny, Goodson Lisa New York : Routledge : 2004 : 333 s. : ISBN: 0-415-28086-9 (alk. paper) Search the University Library catalogue
Smith Stephen L. J. Tourism analysis : a handbook 2. ed. : Harlow : Longman : 1995 : x, 326 s. : ISBN: 0-582-25160-5 (hft.) Search the University Library catalogue
Veal A. J. Research methods for leisure and tourism : practical guide 2. [rev.] ed. : London : Pitman : 1997 : 320 s. : ISBN: 0-273-62052-5 (pbk) Search the University Library catalogue
