The summer university course takes participants to the environment that they learn about: lectures and workshops in the nature, in the middle of authentic culture, in spas and wellness establishments. It%60s a course about tourism issues in the Baltics, also nature, culture and spa tourism in general.
Experience 2 countries and 3 different local cultures and languages- Learn while hiking in the middle of wild nature- Have lectures and workshops in real spas enjoying spa treatments- Enjoy campfire night in the middle of untouched bog- Visit scenic Gauja National Park and landscapes of The Baltic Sea coast- Dance and sing with locals on a tiny island of Kihnu with UNESCO protected authentic culture- Get smarter about sustainable tourism business development, spirit of a place, quality of spa services, wellness philosophy, communication of tourism businessesIt is an international summer university course that covers topics from natural protection to cultural heritage, from spa tourism to wellness services, and from sustainability to the knowledge about how to communicate all these assets to tourists.
WATCH THE INTRO VIDEO HERE - http://www.pc.ut.ee/en/tourism_department/summer-university/videoExperience learning in the nature, in the middle of authentic culture, in spas and wellness establishments. Summer is not for classroom lectures!- 7 days in Valmiera, Latvia, and 7 days in Parnu, Estonia. The course starts in Valmiera (Latvia), will be continued in Parnu (Estonia) and finished again back in Valmiera.- Academical programme is provided by the lecturers of Vidzeme Univeristy of Applied Sciences and Univeristy of Tartu Parnu College as well as Latvian and Estonian tourism professionals.- Besides lectures several study trips will take place during the course.
Period
31-07-2011 - 14-08-2011 (2 weeks)
Target group
All students, academic staff and industry professionals who are interested in tourism issues in the Baltics, nature, culture and spa as assets for tourism services.
Course aim
The aim of the course is to offer participants new knowledge on the field (wellness and spa services) that is not so widely taught in universities across the Europe.
Credits
6.0 ECTS creditsFinal assignment includes pre-study, group work during the programme and presentation in the conclusion of the programme.
Course fee
EUR 880[Convert to USD]ALL INCLUSIVE: academical and social programme, study trips, transfers, materials, internet access, accommodation with breakfast, meals (except in the 4 free evenings of the programme)
Course leader
University of Tartu Prnu College and Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences
University of Tartu Parnu College Department of Tourism Studies
Address: Ringi 35, Parnu
Postal code: 80010
City: Parnu
Country: Estonia
Website: http://www.pc.ut.ee/summeruniversity
E-mail: helen.ilves@ut.ee
Phone: +372 445 0516
Learn and Experience Baltics: Nature, Culture and Spa Tourism
