Module Descriptors
TOURISM, EVENTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT
MKTG60335
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Anne Harbisher
Email: A.Harbisher@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- Group Assignment weighted at 100%
Module Details
Texts
Dresner, S. (2009) The Principles of Sustainability, 2nd edition, London: Earthscan
Raj, R. and Musgrave, J. (eds.) (2009) Events Management and Sustainability, England: CABI
Holden, A (2008) Environment and Tourism, 2nd edition, London: Routledge
Raj, R. and Musgrave, J. (eds.) (2009) Events Management and Sustainability, England: CABI
Holden, A (2008) Environment and Tourism, 2nd edition, London: Routledge
Assessment Detail
Details: Group Work - Students will work on tourism / events environmental scenarios, which will be based upon real or fictitious happenings. Assesses all learning outcomes.
Resources
BlackBoard VLE
Learning Strategy
The learning strategy of the module requires the student to commit to 150 learning hours - including assessment. 30 hours lecture, seminar and tutorial support and 120 hours of independent and self-directed learning. The pattern of learning activities will vary and will include lectures, case study presentations, group discussion and internet information sources along with text-based learning. Students are also required to organise and review their lecture notes and undertake preparatory reading and research on assigned material in order to participate in class discussions individually or as part of a group.
Indicative Content
The learning strategy of the module requires the student to commit to 150 learning hours - including assessment. 30 hours lecture, seminar and tutorial support and 120 hours of independent and self-directed learning. The pattern of learning activities will vary and will include lectures, case study presentations, group discussion and internet information sources along with text-based learning. Students are also required to organise and review their lecture notes and undertake preparatory reading and research on assigned material in order to participate in class discussions individually or as part of a group.
Learning Outcomes
1. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO REVIEW AND CRITICALLY ANALYSE THE POTENTIAL EFFECTS THAT TOURISM AND EVENTS OPERATIONS CAN HAVE ON THE ENVIRONMENT.
2. DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO APPRAISE THE APPROPRIATENESS OF DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT APPROACHES IN CONTROLLING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM AND EVENTS.
3. CRITICALLY ASSESS HOW TOURISM AND EVENTS INDUSTRIES CAN USE SUSTAINABILITY TO GAIN A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.
2. DEMONSTRATE AN ABILITY TO APPRAISE THE APPROPRIATENESS OF DIFFERENT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT APPROACHES IN CONTROLLING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF TOURISM AND EVENTS.
3. CRITICALLY ASSESS HOW TOURISM AND EVENTS INDUSTRIES CAN USE SUSTAINABILITY TO GAIN A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.