Are you curious about the world beyond your hometown? Do you wonder what makes a place a popular tourist destination? In this course, we will dive into the exciting world of tourism. We will explore causes and consequences of tourism, focusing on various forms of tourism (cruises, dark tourism, winter tourism, etc.) and the social, economic and environmental impacts of tourism. We will explore past developments and future changes. We will also find out how tourism is measured. Through interactive lessons, and working with and on hands-on material, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the tourism industry and its significance in our globalised world.
Learning objectives:
Students can..
• … evaluate different methods used to measure tourism.
• … identify and describe various forms of tourism, including cruises, dark tourism, and winter tourism.
• … analyse the social, economic, and environmental impacts of tourism on different regions and communities.
• … explain how tourism trends have developed over time and predict potential future changes in the industry
Forms of assessment:
Portfolio (Canva) incl. reflection, active participation
