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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Sustainable Tourism Management | |||
| Reference | BS2212 | Version | 6 |
| Created | April 2017 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | June 2003 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2017 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with an understanding of the theories and related processes associated with tourism and sustainability, with a particular focus on the positive and negative impacts of tourism. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the theoretical concepts relating to sustainable tourism development. |
| 2 | Describe the role and nature of the commercial and non-commercial sectors in sustainable tourism policy formulation. |
| 3 | Analyse the socio-economic impacts associated with tourism development. |
| 4 | Analyse the environmental impacts associated wih tourism development. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Tourism provision; the role of the private and public sectors within sustainable tourism; the role of the host community and the visitor within sustainable tourism; the nature and extent of political influences involved in tourism provision; economic, socio-cultural and environmental impacts; environmental management tools; local, national and international dimensions. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| Theories and core concepts will be delivered by lectures supported by tutorials, student centred activities and case studies. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | 36 |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | 114 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | 150 |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Description: | |||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The module is assessed by one component: C1 - Coursework - 100% weighting. Module Pass Mark = Grade D (40%) | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | 70% or above |
| B | 60% - 69% |
| C | 50% - 59% |
| D | 40% - 49% |
| E | 35% - 39% |
| F | 0% - 34% |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | HARRIS, R., GRIFFIN, T. and WILLIAMS, P., 2002. Sustainable tourism: a global perspective. 2nd ed. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann. |
| 2 | LESLIE, D., 2005. International cultural tourism: management, implications and cases. Oxford: Elsevier Butterworth-Heinemann. ebook |
| 3 | MIDDLETON, V.T.C., 1998. Sustainable tourism: a global perspective. Oxford: Butterworth-Heinemann. |
| 4 | SINGH, T.V., 2012. Critical debates in tourism. Bristol: Channel View Publications |
| 5 | WEAVER, D., 2005. Sustainable tourism. London: Butterworth-Heinemann. |
| 6 | Journals: Tourism Management |