Sustainable tourism management (3513) |
| Credits: 6,0 | | Study load hours: 162 | Period: semester 2 (6sp)  |
| Language of instruction: English | | Exam contract: not possible |
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Students should be able to read and interpret academic literature in the field of (sustainable) tourism.
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In this course, students obtain insight into sustainable tourism, the concept of sustainability and sustainable policy strategies. The domain of tourism is studied from different perspectives and topics include the economic impact, environmental impact, and socio-cultural impact of tourism. Moreover, students attend an external webinar/seminar and work on a relevant tourism case in multidisciplinary groups.
Outline of the course:
- Introduction to sustainable tourism
- Economic impact of tourism
- Environmental impact of tourism
- Socio-cultural impact of tourism
- Sustainable tourism policy
- Visitor management policy
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Lecture ✔
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Response lecture ✔
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Small group session ✔
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Case study ✔
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Group work ✔
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Semester 2 (6,00sp)
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| Oral evaluation during teaching period | 10 % |
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| Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Yes, no resit exam |
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| Other evaluation method during teaching period | 30 % |
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| Other | Group assignment (written report) with oral presentation. The grade for
the written assignment is by group, the grade for the oral presentation
is individual. Students should be present during all work sessions on
the assignments. Students who do not get assigned a case study by early
March are not able to take part in the course. |
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| Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Yes, with condition |
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| Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic year | if you passed |
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| Written exam | 60 % |
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| Transfer of partial marks within the academic year | Yes, with condition |
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| Conditions transfer of partial marks within the academic year | if you passed |
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| Additional information | For specific guidelines and potential consequences regarding the use of AI, please consult Blackboard. |
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Second examination period
| Evaluation second examination opportunity different from first examination opprt | |
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| Explanation (English) | In re-sit, there is a closed-book, written exam and an assignment. In
re-sit, a student keeps the mark on the evaluation part (exam or
assignment) for which he/she passed in the first examination period. |
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Learning outcomes | EC = learning outcomes DC = partial outcomes BC = evaluation criteria |
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| EC 03: The holder of the degree possesses comprehensive knowledge and sufficient insight into complex, multidisciplinary, and global tourism-related challenges. | - EC
| EC 05: The holder of the degree analyses, from societal, economic, managerial, geographical, and environmental perspectives, the impact of tourism across different spatial scales in both public and private contexts. | - EC
| EC 10: The holder of the degree independently evaluates the moral and ethical issues associated with tourism, links these to sustainable tourism development, and integrates them into sustainability strategies for tourism enterprises or organisations. | - EC
| EC 14: The holder of the degree communicates, reports, and presents effectively in both Dutch and English, both orally and in writing, while adhering to professional and ethical standards. |
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Bachelor of Business Economics
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| EC 03: The holder of the degree works in a team with a view to a multidisciplinary approach to a business problem. (Teamwork) | - EC
| EC 05: The holder of the degree communicates in a business context in writing and orally, and if necessary with visual support. (Communication) | - EC
| EC 06: The holder of the degree conducts a literature study under supervision. (Research skills) | - EC
| EC 11: The holder of the degree takes account of the regional and (inter)national policy and business context when making decisions. (Stakeholder awareness) | - EC
| EC 12: The holder of the degree is aware of ethical and sustainability aspects in the conduct of business. (Stakeholder awareness) |
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Master of Transportation Sciences
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| EC6: The holder of the degree is able to communicate and convince others on his/her field of study, both in writing and orally, addressing scientists of his/her own or similar fields of study and wide social groups. | - EC
| EC7: The holder of the degree is able to function as a member of a (multidisciplinary) team and has a good assessment of his/her own role within the team/organization, as well as within the wider social and international context. |
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Bachelor of Transportation Sciences
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| EC6: The graduate is able to communicate - both orally and in writing - about his/her field of study with scholars from his/her own or similar domains as well as with broad social groups. | - EC
| EC7: The graduate is able to work constructively and cooperatively in teams to find solutions. |
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Master of Transportation Sciences
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| EC6: The holder of the degree is able to communicate and convince others on his/her field of study, both in writing and orally, addressing scientists of his/her own or similar fields of study and wide social groups. | - EC
| EC7: The holder of the degree is able to function as a member of a (multidisciplinary) team and has a good assessment of his/her own role within the team/organization and in the broader social and international context. |
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| Included in these programmes | Tolerance3 |
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Y
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1st year Master of Science in Transportation Sciences
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Y
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2nd year Master of Transportation Sciences
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Y
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3rd Bachelor of Business Economics choice
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Y
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3rd year Bachelor of Transportation Sciences
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Y
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Exchange Programme Business Economics
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Y
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1 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.12.2, section 2. |
| 2 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.15.1, section 3. |
3 Education, Examination and Legal Position Regulations art.16.9, section 2.
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