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:

• Dattilo (2008) Leisure education program planning: a systematic approach, Pennsylvania State University, Venture Publishing.
• Goodbey, G. (2008) Leisure in Your Life: New Perspectives, State College, PA, Venture Publishing, Inc.
• Harris, D. (2005) Key Concepts in Leisure Studies, London, Sage Pub.
• Kacavenda-Radic, N. (2005) Leisure andragogy as a space for tourist-educational problems, Hotellink.
• Kacavenda-Radic, N. (2010) Adalte learning, leisure and travel – a new science. Lifelong Learning in Europe – LLLinE.
• Kacavenda-Radic, N., with: Wilson,R. Sharme,V. (1993) Leisure: Philosophy and Culture, WICE, WLRA International Centre of Excellence, Leeuwarden.
• Kačavenda-Radić, N. (2008) Tourist Travel and Leisure as Values and Some Educational Characteristics of Adults. Andragogical Studies.
• Kačavenda-Radić, N. (2009). Leisure Education: Core Issues and Models. Andragoške studije.
• Kačavenda-Radić, N. (2010). Global perspective on leisure and preparation of professionals in leisure education. Adult Education: The Response to Global Crisis – Strengths and Chall. of the Profes.
• Kelly, J. and Freysinger, V. (2000) 21.st Century Leisure. Boston: Allynand Becon.
• Kleiber, D. (1999) Leisure Experience And Human Development: A Dialectical Interpretation (Lives in Context), New York, Basic Books.
• Koshar, R., ed. (2002) Histories of Leisure, Oxford, Berg.
• Rojek, C. (2010) The Labour of Leisure. London: SAGE Publications Ltd.
• 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.
• Schulz, J. and Watkins, M. (2007) The Development of the Leisure Meanings Inventory. Journal of Leisure Research.
• Searle, M. (2000) Is Leisure Theory Needed for Leisure Studies? Journal of Leisure Research.
• Stebbins, R. (2006) Serious Leisure: A Perspective for Our Time, New Jersey, Transaction Publishers.
• Stebbins, R. (2007) The Pivotal Role of Leisure Education: Finding Personal Fulfillment in This Century, State College, PA, Venture Publishing, Inc.
• Veal, A. J. (2005) Research methods for leisure and tourism: a practical guide. Prentice-Hall 3rd ed.