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Contemporary Perspectives on Hospitality and
Tourism Leadership
Emnekode: MHR270_1, Vekting: 10 studiepoeng
Tilbys av: Det samfunnsvitenskapelige fakultet, Norsk hotellhøgskole
Semester undervisningsstart og varighet: Høst, 1 semester
Semester eksamen/vurdering: Høst
Undervisningsspråk: Engelsk
Fagpersoner
- Leif Selstad (Emneansvarlig)
- Kai Victor Hansen (Emneansvarlig)
- Truls Eric Johan Engstrøm (Instituttleder)
Introduksjon
Participants in this subject will get practical knowledge of applied research in a wide selection of
hotel-, tourism-, and restaurant management relevant areas. They will also get a chance to
develop their ability to evaluate and use scientific contributions.
Læringsutbytte
A candidate who has completed his or her qualification should have the following learning
outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
KNOWLEDGE
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Know and understand current research in some major hospitality and tourism-relevant
areas.
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has broad knowledge of important topics, theories, issues, processes, tools and methods
within the academic field of hotel, tourism and restaurant management
SKILLS
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Have an increased motivation and ability to critically evaluate research
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Be able to participate in discussions of scientific work
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Be able to write reviews and critical evaluations of scientific contributions
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can analyze and deal critically with various sources of information and use them to
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structure and formulate scholarly arguments
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can analyze existing theories, methods and interpretations in the field and work
independently on practical and theoretical problems
GENERAL COMPETENCE
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can communicate about academic issues, analyses and conclusions in the field, both with
specialists and the general public
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can contribute to new thinking and innovation processes related to the industry
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can analyze relevant academic, professional and research ethical problems
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can apply his/her knowledge and skills in new areas in order to carry out advanced
assignments and projects
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Innhold
The course starts with a presentation and evaluation of the foundations for good hospitality and
tourism research followed by presentation and discussion of current research by active
researchers and industry professionals in relevant fields. The participants may also be called
upon to write reviews and discuss the available knowledge in a particular area.
Students are expected to participate actively in class, write essays, and hand in assignments.
Arbeidsformer
All presentations will be done in English. There will be minimum one session per week, which
includes presentation and classroom discussion.
Forkunnskapskrav
Ingen
Eksamen/vurdering
Hjemmeeksamen
Vekt
1/1
Varighet
14 dager
Vilkår for å gå opp til eksamen/vurdering
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Karakter Hjelpemidler
A-F
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Discussions and compulsory assignments
Overlapping
Emne
Current Issues in hospitality and tourism management (MHR250_1)
Reduksjon (SP)
5
Åpen for
Internasjonal hotell- og reiselivsledelse - masterstudium
Emneevaluering
The course will comply with the student evaluation procedures established by the University of
Stavanger and the Faculty of Social Sciences.
Litteratur
The literature will cover themes and topics of great current interest. Required literature will be
distributed on It´s learning or handed out in advance of the weekly sessions.
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