The goal of the course is to provide masters students at the beginning phase of their studies with an insight into this arena of sociological study, examining its historical, economical, and global implications.

This three-part course will present an overview into the Sociology of Tourism, following an outline of John Urry's 'The Tourist Gaze' (supplemented by additional academic literature), providing an introduction into the discipline of social scientific research of travel and tourism activities. The course consists of lectures and reading materials, as well as student participation and essays.

Lecture Programme:
Part 1: The Tourist Gaze & Mass tourism; October 11th, 9 – 16 (12-13 lunch break)

Part 2: The changing economics of the tourist industry & Working under the tourist gaze; October 14th, 9 – 16 (12-13 lunch break)

Part 3: Globalizing the gaze & Tourism, Culture and Social inequality; October 18th, 9 – 16 (12-13 lunch break)

You still can enroll for the course! => send an e-mail to the teaher: Christopher.Brennan@uta.fi

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Course will be organised in October.