Innovation in Tourism

2021/2022

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The module comprises a course in Innovation in Tourism.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • of theories and concepts in the area of innovation in tourism
  • of contemporary challenges and opportunities of innovation in tourism 
  • of the role of actors, institutions and technological change in relation to innovation in tourism.

Skills

  • identifying and critically discussing debates within innovation in tourism 
  • selecting and applying relevant conceptual and methodological tools for the analysis of tourism innovation
  • producing critical analyses of innovation in tourism
  • creative thinking in the context of tourism innovation-

Competences

  • analysing issues in relation to innovation in tourism
  • reflecting on the implications of innovation in tourism
  • independently continuing own competency development within the area of innovation in tourism.

Type of instruction

Type of instruction is described in § 17 in the curriculum.

Exam

Exams

Name of examInnovation in Tourism
Type of exam
Active participation/continuous evaluation
An internal written examination in: Innovation in Tourism (Innovation i turisme).

The examination is completed by satisfactory and active participation in the module, i.e. 80% attendance, reading of course literature, contribution to discussion sessions of the module through oral presentations and active participation in discussions and satisfactory completion of tasks and assignments set by the course instructor(s).

Re-examination: a 2-day take-home assignment paper set by the course instructor(s) on the basis of the course content. The assignment paper will be evaluated by an internal examiner. The assignment paper must be prepared individually and must not exceed 6 pages.
ECTS5
Permitted aids
All written and all electronic aids
AssessmentPassed/Not Passed
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleInnovation i turisme
Module codeKATOU209
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterSpring
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Empty-place SchemeYes
Location of the lectureCampus Copenhagen, Campus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of Cross-Cultural Studies
DepartmentDepartment of Culture and Learning
FacultyFaculty of Social Sciences and Humanities