Theories of Leisure and Adult Education

Pre-requisites: Fulfilled obligations defined by University Statute.

Course objectives: Studying the problems of leisure andragogy in an interdisciplinary relation, critical reflection, analysis and scientific research of educational problems in the context of theories and theoretical perspectives and research in the studies of leisure.

Course description: Theoretical course – Philosophical concepts of leisure and education; - Interdisciplinarity and multidisciplinarity of leisure studies; - The quality of leisure life and education as its factor; - Theories of leisure and problems of leisure education of adults; - Historical-philosophical and international dimensions of scientific research of educational problems of leisure; Theories of tourism and adult education; - Theories of sport and recreation of adults; - Theories of play and creativity of adults; - Theories of communication and leisure media education of adults; - Modern research trends and methodological solutions – world relations. – Practical course: Designing and critical analysis of research projects in particular areas.

Learning Outcomes: Student: - Reflects on the theories of leisure and theories of leisure education of adults in an interdisciplinary context - Designs, realizes, creatively places and applies scientific research in accordance with actual needs and world research trends in this area.

Literature/Reading:

• Harris, D. (2005) Key Concepts in Leisure Studies, London, Sage Pub.
• Kacavenda-Radic, N. (2006) Leisure as an Opportunity for Lifelong Learning, Lifelong Learning in the Balkans, Aristotle Univ., Thessaloniki
• Kacavenda-Radic, N. (2005) Leisure as a Tourist Value, in: Contemporary Trends in Tourism Industry, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality in Ohrid and University „Sv. Kliment Ohridski“, Bitola
• Kacavenda-Radic, N., with: Wilson,R. Sharme,V. (1993) Leisure: Philosophy and Culture, WICE, WLRA International Centre of Excellence, Leeuwarden
• Kacavenda-Radic, N. (2005) Leisure andragogy as a space for tourist-educational problems, Hotellink, 6(6)
• Kelly,J., Freysinger, V. (2000), 21st Century Leisure, Boston, Allynand Becon
• Koshar, R., ed. (2002) Histories of Leisure, Oxford, Berg
• Nardo, D. (2005) Leisure Life of the Ancient Greeks, Gale, Thomson
• Olson, E.G. (2001) Perspectives on Leisure, Toward a Quality Lifestyle, Kendall/Hunt Pub. Co.
• Rojek, Ch. (2000) Leisure and Culture, MacMillan Press, Ltd.
• Ruskin,H., Sivan,A., eds. (1995) Leisure Education: Towards the 21st Century, Brigham Young University, Utah
• Salamone, F. (2000) Society, Culture Leisure and Play, N.Y., University Press
• Searle, M. (2000) Is Leisure Theory Needed for Leisure Studies? Journal of Leisure Research, 32(1)