Course unit details:
Tourism Development
| Unit code | EDUC31231 |
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| Credit rating | 20 |
| Unit level | Level 6 |
| Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
| Offered by | Education |
| Available as a free choice unit? | Yes |
Overview
- Theories of tourism development
- Implications of tourism as a development option
Economic
Including poverty alleviation
Socio-cultural
Environmental
- The tourist experience in the context of development
Authenticity
Tourist expectations, perceptions and satisfaction
Loyalty
- Strategic tourism planning
- Sustainable tourism development
- Tourism futures
Aims
- To provide an understanding of tourism development theories
- To evaluate the implications of tourism as a development option
Learning outcomes
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Category of outcome |
Upon completion of the unit, students should be able to:
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Knowledge and understanding |
An understanding of the role of tourism in development
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Intellectual skills |
Analytical and conceptual skills |
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Practical skills |
Research skills |
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Transferable skills and personal qualities |
Information handling |
Teaching and learning methods
Lecturers/Seminars
Assessment methods
| Assessment task | Word length or equivalent | Weighting |
| Coursework | 5000 | 40% |
| Written exam | 2 hours | 60% |
Feedback methods
Online via Blackboard
Recommended reading
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Fletcher, F., Fyall, A., Gilbert, D. & Wanhill, S. (2013), Tourism: Principles & Practice ( 5th edition), Pearson
Holden, A. (2008), Environment and Tourism, Routledge
Mathieson, A. & Wall, G. (2006), Tourism: Change, Impacts and Opportunities, 2nd edition, Longman
Ritchie, J.R.B. & Crouch, G.I. ( 2003), The Competitive Destination, CABI Publishing
Sharpley, R. & Telfer, D. (2014), Tourism and Development: Concepts and Issues, 2nd edition, Channel View Publications
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Study hours
| Scheduled activity hours | |
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| Lectures | 36 |
| Independent study hours | |
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| Independent study | 164 |
Teaching staff
| Staff member | Role |
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| Howard Bond | Unit coordinator |
Additional notes
Activity | Hours Allocated |
Staff/Student Contact |
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Tutorials | To be negotiated between student and tutor |
Private Study | To be negotiated between student and tutor |
Directed Reading | To be negotiated between student and tutor |
Assignment Preparation | To be negotiated between student and tutor |
Total Hours | To be negotiated between student and tutor |