Welcome to GTR26E, International Events and Festivats at Dalarna University

This course provides the theoretical knowledge to understand the principles and concepts of special events management and planning. It examines the nature and characteristics of events, their positive and negative impacts on the economic, environmental, socio-cultural and political environments and the associated need for sustainable planning and management of events in the global and local context.

After successful completion of the course, you should be able to:

• Identify and discuss the various planning processes involved in the development and implementation of international festivals and special events, and explore the implications for event management.
• Critically analyse real-world examples of special event management planning and operation
• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of festivals and special events as contemporary leisure experiences.

	Course Syllabus			Contact information
	Reading List			David Scott Course Coordinator dsc@du.se
				Beatrice Waleghwa Lecturer bwg@du.se