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MODULE DESCRIPTOR
Module Title
Sustainable Tourism Development
Reference BSM780 Version 4
Created March 2019 SCQF Level SCQF 11
Approved July 2019 SCQF Points 15
Amended July 2019 ECTS Points 7.5

Aims of Module
This module will enable students to explore the different stakeholder perspectives in sustainable development. Students will examine established models and practices to achieve sustainable tourism destinations and businesses. Additionally, they will have the opportunity to critically evaluate the practical implementation of sustainable practices in hospitality businesses and international destinations.

Learning Outcomes for Module
On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to:
1 Demonstrate critical understanding of the need for sustainable development in tourism and hospitality.
2 Evaluate a range of CSR strategies in the tourism and hospitality sector.
3 Propose and justify appropriate sustainability measures to tourism and hospitality in a variety of global contexts.

Indicative Module Content
The module begins by exploring historical background, growth and implementation of sustainable principles. It continues to address international perspectives and challenges to implementing sustainable practices at macro and micro level. Destination planning and responsible tourism are discussed with a focus on corporate Social Responsibility (CRS) in hospitality. Furthermore, measurement and promotion of sustainable operations in the hospitality sector are analysed.

Module Delivery
The module will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials and student-led activities, including a variety of case studies.

Indicative Student Workload Full Time Part Time
Contact Hours 30 30
Non-Contact Hours 120 120
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
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
Description: Individual Written Assessment

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 At least 70% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component
B At least 60% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component
C At least 50% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component
D At least 40% on weighted aggregate and at least 35% in each component
E At least 35% on weighted aggregate
F Less than 35% on weighted aggregate
NS Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination

Module Requirements
Prerequisites for Module None.
Corequisites for module None.
Precluded Modules None.

INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
1 SLOAN, P., LEGRAND, W. and CHEN, J.S., 2016. Sustainability in the hospitality industry: principles of sustainable operations. Oxon: Routledge.
2 SLOAN, P., SIMONS-KAUFMAN, C. and LEGRAND, W., 2012. Sustainable hospitality and tourism as motors for development: case studies from developing regions of the world. Oxon: Routledge.
3 PARSA, H.G.N., 2015. Sustainability, social responsibility and innovations in the hospitality industry. Apple Academic Press.
4 HUGHES, M., WEAVER, D.B.(.B. and PFORR, C., 2015. The practice of sustainable tourism : resolving the paradox. Oxon: Routledge.
5 MCCOOL, S.F. and BOSAK, K., 2016. Reframing sustainable tourism. Dordrecht: Springer.

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