Module Descriptors
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
GEOG50214
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 20
Independent Study Hours: 130
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CASE ANALYSIS weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module seeks to provide an in-depth analysis of concepts of sustainable tourism by examining the complex relationships between different types of tourism and the physical and socio-cultural environment. The positive and negative role of the environment in influencing patterns of tourism is studied at a variety of spatial and temporal scales. In addition, the impacts of mass tourism and ecotourism on the physical and human environment are evaluated with the use of case-studies from coasts and their resorts, islands, mountains, wilderness areas and urban and heritage sites in developed and developing countries.
Attempts are made to try to contextualise and analyse case-study material via reference to appropriate concepts, theories and models. Practical issues are also addressed via problem-solving exercises and the use of interactive models such as the holiday-foot-printing tool. The module concludes by posing the critical question - is sustainable tourism myth or reality?
Attempts are made to try to contextualise and analyse case-study material via reference to appropriate concepts, theories and models. Practical issues are also addressed via problem-solving exercises and the use of interactive models such as the holiday-foot-printing tool. The module concludes by posing the critical question - is sustainable tourism myth or reality?
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Texts
Hall, D. & Richards, G. (2003) eds. Tourism and sustainable community development. Routledge, London.
Harris, R. et al (2002) eds. Sustainable Tourism -a global perspective. Butterworth-Heinemann, London.
Mowforth M. & Munt, I. (2003) Tourism and Sustainability - new tourism in the third world. 2nd edn. Routledge, London.
Swarbrooke, J. (1999) Sustainable Tourism Management. CABI publishing, London.
Wall, G. & Mathieson, A. (2006) Tourism: Change, Impacts and Opportunities. Pearson Prentice-Hall, Harlow.
Harris, R. et al (2002) eds. Sustainable Tourism -a global perspective. Butterworth-Heinemann, London.
Mowforth M. & Munt, I. (2003) Tourism and Sustainability - new tourism in the third world. 2nd edn. Routledge, London.
Swarbrooke, J. (1999) Sustainable Tourism Management. CABI publishing, London.
Wall, G. & Mathieson, A. (2006) Tourism: Change, Impacts and Opportunities. Pearson Prentice-Hall, Harlow.
Module Resources
University Library, Sciences Learning Resources Centre, Internet and email facilities.
Module Learning Strategies
1. 10 weekly I hour lectures which will deliver substantive knowledge and introduce key theories, concepts, models and case-studies.
2. 6 x 1 hour workshops in which students will evaluate tourist brochures and web-sites, watch and comment on relevant videos, undertake an interactive holiday-foot-printing tool and undertake group preparation for case-study report.
3. 4 x I hour student-led seminars in which debates about sustainable tourism will take place
4. Independent learning through use of guided reading and internet sites
2. 6 x 1 hour workshops in which students will evaluate tourist brochures and web-sites, watch and comment on relevant videos, undertake an interactive holiday-foot-printing tool and undertake group preparation for case-study report.
3. 4 x I hour student-led seminars in which debates about sustainable tourism will take place
4. Independent learning through use of guided reading and internet sites
Module Additional Assessment Details
1. A case-study report (50%) 1250-1500 words + illustrative material (Learning outcomes 2,3,4,5,6)
2. A two-hour examination (50%) consisting of a short questions section and an essay question (Learning outcomes 1,2,3, 6,7)
Additional Assessment Details: Initial stages of the case-study report will be conducted in small groups in order to foster team-working skills, discuss initial ideas and collect data together. The examination is designed to test student's ability to communicate clearly in writing under time constrained conditions.
Formative Assessment: Workshop and seminar folder; group oral presentation of planning stages of case-study report. In particular the group presentations enable students to discuss ideas about their case-study reports with both their peers and their tutor. Feedback from this discussion can then be incorporated into their case-study report.
2. A two-hour examination (50%) consisting of a short questions section and an essay question (Learning outcomes 1,2,3, 6,7)
Additional Assessment Details: Initial stages of the case-study report will be conducted in small groups in order to foster team-working skills, discuss initial ideas and collect data together. The examination is designed to test student's ability to communicate clearly in writing under time constrained conditions.
Formative Assessment: Workshop and seminar folder; group oral presentation of planning stages of case-study report. In particular the group presentations enable students to discuss ideas about their case-study reports with both their peers and their tutor. Feedback from this discussion can then be incorporated into their case-study report.