Module Descriptors
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN TOURISM
TOUR60012
Key Facts
School of Justice, Security and Sustainability
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Carol Southall
Email: C.Southall@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The main focus of the module is on developing an understanding of leading issues in tourism as they affect businesses, development and countries. It specifically focuses on the demands of tourist: the interaction between tourism providers, and the role of tourism activity in the development of differing countries.
Specific issues will be drawn from the following:-
- The nature of tourism demand and forecast of future developments
- An investigation into the development of destinations and the use of the product life cycle concept in policy formation
- An analysis of the nture of competition, supply and firm behaviour in selected travel and tourism businesses.
- Tourism's impact on industrialising and de-industrialising countries, their balance of payments and foreign exchange.
Specific issues will be drawn from the following:-
- The nature of tourism demand and forecast of future developments
- An investigation into the development of destinations and the use of the product life cycle concept in policy formation
- An analysis of the nture of competition, supply and firm behaviour in selected travel and tourism businesses.
- Tourism's impact on industrialising and de-industrialising countries, their balance of payments and foreign exchange.
Module Resources
The Library
Module Website
Internet
MINTEL Reports
Module Website
Internet
MINTEL Reports
Module Texts
Bull, A (1995) The Economics of Travel & Tourism. Pitman, Melbourne
Sinclair, M and Stabler, M (1997) The Economics fo Tourism. Routledge, London
Sinclair, M and Stabler, M (1997) The Economics fo Tourism. Routledge, London
Module Additional Assessment Details
Details: The 2 Hour Examination will assess all Learning Outcomes
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for the module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). Of this, there will be 30 hours of class support and 120 hours of independent and self directed study. Support will also be given by access to Scheduled Tutor Office Hours to support the module.
The lecture/tutorial pattern may vary with some activities taking place in medium size group workshops.
12 hours of formal lectures
6 hours of formal lectures/large group activity
12 hours of tutorials
The strategy will be based around a series of topics that are presented in blocks of appropriate length. Core material will take the form of lectures and referral to other sources such as websites and official documents as appropriate. This material will be further developed through tutorial exercises, student centred group working both in and outside tutorials, and directed and independent private study. Some topics also involve the gathering of and use of case study material.
The lecture/tutorial pattern may vary with some activities taking place in medium size group workshops.
12 hours of formal lectures
6 hours of formal lectures/large group activity
12 hours of tutorials
The strategy will be based around a series of topics that are presented in blocks of appropriate length. Core material will take the form of lectures and referral to other sources such as websites and official documents as appropriate. This material will be further developed through tutorial exercises, student centred group working both in and outside tutorials, and directed and independent private study. Some topics also involve the gathering of and use of case study material.