Urban tourism
Course: Tourism
Structural unit: heohrafichnyi fakultet
Title
Urban tourism
Code
ВБ.3.6
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
3 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6
Learning outcomes
PLO5.Conduct a comprehensive analysis and
evaluation of the functioning of the
of the tourism market at different hierarchical
levels, to predict trends in its
of its development;
PLO6: Analyse and evaluate the activities of
of tourism market players,
plan the results of their
strategic development;
PLO8: Manage processes in the subjects of
of the tourism and recreation industry at
different hierarchical levels, which are complex, unpredictable and
complex, unpredictable and
require new strategic
approaches.
Form of study
Prerequisites and co-requisites
"Urban tourism" or “city tourism” is an interdisciplinary discipline, as it
integrates knowledge of urban studies, sociology, cultural studies, economics, architecture and other fields
other fields, so it requires mastering the theoretical foundations, in particular
tourismology, psychology and sociology of tourism, project management in tourism and
geospatial planning and management in tourism and recreation,
Sustainable Tourism Management, quality management
of tourist destinations.
Course content
The discipline ‘Urbanism’ is focused on:
- research of the uniqueness of urban spaces through the study of cultural,
historical, architectural and social features of cities that create their
uniqueness and attractiveness for tourists;
- formation of urban tourist routes, including the development of routes
and concepts that allow tourists to better understand the specifics of urban life,
not limited to popular tourist locations);
- support for sustainable tourism development with a focus on the preservation of urban
landscapes and cultural values, as well as the development of tourism that takes into account
environmental, social and economic aspects;
- social integration between tourists and local residents, promoting cross
cultural exchange and understanding;
- development of creative industries through the use of urban tourism to
to stimulate the local economy, support crafts, arts and cultural
initiatives.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
19th TourMIS Users’ Workshop & International Seminar 2024, Vienna.
https://citydestinationsalliance.eu/event/19th-tourmis-users-workshop-international-seminar-2024-
vienna/
Andreas Otto Kipar (2024) Smart Urban Resilience: From Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) to
Nature-Positive Cities and Landscapes. REAL CORP 2024: KEEP ON PLANNING FOR THE
REAL WORLD. 15-17 April 2024.
https://archive.corp.at/cdrom2024/papers2024/CORP2024_118.pdf
Bansard J. (2022, April) Pathways to Sustainable Cities. Earth Negotiations Bulletin. International
Institute for Sustainable Development, 37. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2022-04/still-one-
earth-sustainable-cities.pdf
Bansard Jennifer S., Hickmann Thomas, Kern Kristine (2019) Pathways to urban sustainability:
How science can contribute to sustainable development in cities. GAIA - Ecological Perspectives
for Science and Society 28(2):112-118. DOI: 10.14512/gaia.28.2.9
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture classes
Seminar classes
Consultations
Independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
The course has 2 content parts. Classes are held in the form of lectures and
and seminars. The course ends with a test.
Semester assessment: the number of points a student receives during the semester is
the sum of the points received in the assessment of seminar papers,
surveys and tests.
Organisation of assessment: a survey in test and written form is conducted
after the completion of each topic. Seminar papers are defended upon
seminar papers are defended upon completion, in accordance with the schedule of seminars.
Control works are conducted in test form. Students who have received less than the minimum
the test work less than the minimum number of points,
must retake the test.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian
Lecturers
This discipline is taught by the following teachers
Nataliia
Stepanivna
Dovgan
Regional Studies and Tourism
heohrafichnyi fakultet
heohrafichnyi fakultet
Departments
The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline
Regional Studies and Tourism
heohrafichnyi fakultet