Module Descriptors
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
GEOG50300
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 BASED STUDY weighted at 50%
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
Module Details
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:
The examination will be held on campus in September.
Formative Assessment: Formative Assessment: Opportunities for ongoing formative feedback will be provided via the use of discussion boards and email interchanges to discuss the DL activities with both tutors and peers. This will allow students to self evaluate their understanding of module materials. Students will also have the opportunity to receive feedback from tutors on their case-study report plans.
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:
The examination will be held on campus in September.
Formative Assessment: Formative Assessment: Opportunities for ongoing formative feedback will be provided via the use of discussion boards and email interchanges to discuss the DL activities with both tutors and peers. This will allow students to self evaluate their understanding of module materials. Students will also have the opportunity to receive feedback from tutors on their case-study report plans.
Module Learning Strategies
The module will be delivered through a blended learning. Part of a two week summer school of 20 hours followed by an on-line VLE (Blackboard) support for learning and assessment over the summer 'semester'.
Formative learning will be delivered in a series of 5 ACTIVITIES over 10 weeks during the summer.
On-line distance learning will be supported by discussion boards and / or e-mail supervisory surgeries that will be incorporated into the activity hours.
Formative learning will be delivered in a series of 5 ACTIVITIES over 10 weeks during the summer.
On-line distance learning will be supported by discussion boards and / or e-mail supervisory surgeries that will be incorporated into the activity hours.
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.
Blackboard VLE
Blackboard VLE
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?