Local and regional development and planning
15.0 ECTS creditsThe course comprises two modules:
Module 1 Introduction to Human and Tourism Geography, 7.5 ECTS cr
The module provides an introduction to theories and concepts in human geography, such as place, space, time, landscape, region, territory, scale and how these are used in tourism research. The organisation of the tourism industry and its (irregular) development from the global to the local, in the present and the past, are discussed. Basic analysis methods in human geography are introduced.
Module 2 Tourism and Regional Development Processes, 7.5 ECTS cr
The region is ascribed a greater political, economic and administrative importance today than before. The regional responsibility for planning sustainable growth in relation to the planning of tourism in Sweden and the EU is emphasised. Regional development and growth initiatives, economic and social innovation systems, partnerships and clusters are examples of issues addressed, as are the effects of the new regional policy in different geographical environments. Oral presentation techniques are module components and students review and evaluate regional development programmes.
Instruction is in the form of lectures, seminars, and study visits.
Module 1 Introduction to Human and Tourism Geography, 7.5 ECTS cr
The module provides an introduction to theories and concepts in human geography, such as place, space, time, landscape, region, territory, scale and how these are used in tourism research. The organisation of the tourism industry and its (irregular) development from the global to the local, in the present and the past, are discussed. Basic analysis methods in human geography are introduced.
Module 2 Tourism and Regional Development Processes, 7.5 ECTS cr
The region is ascribed a greater political, economic and administrative importance today than before. The regional responsibility for planning sustainable growth in relation to the planning of tourism in Sweden and the EU is emphasised. Regional development and growth initiatives, economic and social innovation systems, partnerships and clusters are examples of issues addressed, as are the effects of the new regional policy in different geographical environments. Oral presentation techniques are module components and students review and evaluate regional development programmes.
Instruction is in the form of lectures, seminars, and study visits.
Progressive specialisation:
G1F (has less than 60 credits in first‐cycle course/s as entry requirements)
Education level:
Undergraduate level
Admission requirements:
At least 37.5 ECTS cr completed for terms 1 and 2 of the tourism programme (SGTUR), or equivalent
Selection:
Selection is usually based on your grade point average from upper secondary school or the number of credit points from previous university studies, or both.
This course is included in the following programme
- Tourism and place design (studied during year 2)
- Tourism Programme (studied during year 2)