Module Descriptors
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
GEOG60477
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 6
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 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 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 Special Admissions Requirements
None
Module Resources
University Library, Sciences Learning Resources Centre, Internet and email facilities.
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 Additional Assessment Details
1. A case-study report (50%) 1500-1750 words + illustrative material (Learning outcomes 2,3,4,5,6)
2. A two-hour examination (50%) consisting of two one-hour essay answers (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 two one-hour essay answers (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.