Rural TourismLaajuus (5 cr)

Content

Type of course
Optional

Level of course
Professional studies

Objective of course
Students will get to know the meaning of rural tourism as a versatile and vital source of livelihood in the countryside. Students learn to know the special characteristics of developing and managing rural tourist enterprises.

Course contents
- the operational environment of rural tourism
- programme services and health tourism in the countryside
- classification systems of farm and cottage accommodation
- diverse quality systems
- environmental care issues

Teaching methods
Lectures, group work and study visits

Assessment methods
The assessment methods will be specified at the beginning of the course

Prerequisites
No prerequisites

Required reading
See PIRKKA- Pirkanmaa Polytechnic library online catalogue

Name of lecturer
Jukka Huhtaniemi

Year of study/period
2.-3./1.-4.

Language of instruction
Finnish