Experience Economy Including Field Course
GEO2001
Experience Economy Including Field Course
GEO2001
What characterises the development of travel and tourism in different places during times of rapid economic, social and political change? The opportunities and challenges this presents for value creation, land-use, settlement, security etc. Fieldwork is central and related to the distinctive character of geography. Students will test out research-based methods and learning by exploring empirical issues and integrating this with theory. Sustainable tourism, place and social development are common topics on the course. Key parts of the teaching will take place during a gathering in Iceland.
A one-year programme / 60 credits in geography is required to start the course.
After completing the course, the student will have achieved the following learning outcomes:
Knowledge:
- has broad knowledge about innovation and value creation in travel and tourism as an experience industry
- has knowledge about how value creation interacts with social, cultural and spatial factors such as place and landscape
- has knowledge about the importance of sustainability from a travel and tourism perspective.
Skills:
- can apply scientific knowledge in carrying out a fieldwork, as well as in the process of writing a field report.
General competence:
- has insight into value creation and challenges in the experience industries
- can discuss the interaction that takes place with the geographical context.
Costs for semester and copyright fees, and course literature. Field course to Iceland or other relevant location. Expenses for travel and accommodation must be paid by the student.
No prerequisite knowledge required apart from meeting admission requirements.
Subject language
Norwegian
Credits
10
Study location
Levanger
Teaching semesters
Autumn 2024
Responsible faculty
Faculty of Social Sciences
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