Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

This module is a problem-based research project on the theme of ‘Tourism Development’.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• of theoretical, methodological and empirical approaches to tourism development
• of relevant research literature within one or more topics related to tourism development.

Skills

• in formulating  a clearly defined problem within the chosen topic area that has academic and practical relevance
• in critically reviewing and reflecting on relevant research literature, sources of information, theories and concepts
• in using appropriate digital tools to locate, access, evaluate, utilise and cite diverse information sources
• in developing and applying an appropriate methodological approach to collect relevant empirical material
• in producing a critical and clear analysis of empirical material, using relevant theories and concepts
• in reflecting on the strengths and weaknesses of the project, as well as potential applications and/or implications of the project’s findings for tourism stakeholders such as business, government, NGOs or civil society.

Competences

• in designing and managing research projects independently
• in collaborating with others to achieve goals, giving and receiving constructive feedback and drawing on partners’ knowledge and skills
• in upholding high standards in relation to research ethics, data collection, storage and processing
• in reflecting on work processes, collaborative dynamics and learning
• in relating topic specific knowledge and research findings to broader academic and practical debates within the subject areas covered in 7th and 8th semester.

Type of instruction

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

Exam

Exams