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STUDY COURSE DESCRIPTION

APPROVED

In the Meeting of the Department of Tourism and Hospitality

Minutes No 1, 08.01.2014

Head of the Department________________

[Dr. oec. I.Bērziņa]

TURIBA UNIVERSITY

Professional Bachelor Study Programme

TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

STUDY COURSE DESCRIPTION

STUDY COURSE AUTHOR:

OBJECTIVES:

The aim of the Course paper I is to strengthen the theoretical knowledge gained by carrying out in depth study of scientific literature in the chosen speciality and develop the students’ scientific research skills and creative abilities by defining, studying and working out solutions for the problems identified.

TASKS (expected RESULTS):

The tasks set for the Study paper I are to acquire in depth and consolidate the knowledge gained in the study courses Tourism and hospitality, Food and beverage operations and service, Information technologies, Quantitative research methods, and Communication psychology by carrying out independent research work. The study paper would facilitate the understanding of actual economic development correlations and principles and the processes occurring in national economics.

The student during the course of the study paper would master professional competences such as information gathering, processing and the use of modern information gathering and processing methods; systemisation and analysis of the information gathered, defining the problematic issues and the research hypothesis (main research issue); research methods and selection of data and problem solving skills.

The definition of the study paper aims, tasks and identification of research hypothesis and drawing conclusions would strengthen the student’s critical thinking skills and ensure the acquisition of knowledge, practice, data and skills.

Requirements to receive credits:

Tasks to be carried out during the course and their weightage:

Course paper I foresees the acquisition of 2 credit points provided:

1) student has compiled the study paper in compliance with the programme;

2) the study paper supervisor has approved the study paper;

3) student has successfully defended the study paper at a commission approved by the dean.

The study paper content comprises 60%, layout -10%, defence and answers to questions posed by the commission - 30% out of the total study paper evaluation.

STUDY METHODS:

- introductory seminar on compilation of study paper

- individual consultations with the study paper supervisor

- independent studies and compilation of study paper

- presentation and defence of study paper

Methodological provision of course:

- Examination regulations

- Regulations on compilation and defence of study papers

- Samples of study papers and presentations available at the department of Tourism and Hospitality

FORMS OF ASSESSMENT:

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Language of studies:

English

STUDY COURSE CONTENTS:

Course paper 1 foresees the in depth acquisition and analysis of topics and theories included the following study courses:

· Tourism and hospitality