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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Sustainable and Ethical Tourism | |||
| Reference | CB2005 | Version | 3 |
| Created | February 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | June 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | April 2024 | 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 | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain the theoretical concepts relating to sustainable and ethical tourism development. |
| 2 | Describe the role of key stakeholders in sustainable and ethical tourism development and delivery. |
| 3 | Analyse the social, economic, cultural and environmental impacts associated with sustainable and ethical tourism. |
| 4 | Describe global examples of sustainable/unsustainable and ethical/unethical tourism practices. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Sustainable and ethical tourism theoretical concepts; the role of public, private and third sector organisations within sustainable and ethical tourism; the role of the host community and the visitor within sustainable and ethical tourism; economic, social, cultural and environmental impacts of sustainable and ethical tourism; tourist ethical dilemmas, international case studies of good and bad sustainable practices. Students will engage with UNESCO's Education for Sustainable Development Anticipatory, Strategic, Collaboration, Critical thinking, Normative, Self-awareness and Integrated problem –solving competencies as they consider future sustainable tourism development; investigate positive and negative impacts of tourism and consider the implications of these; engage with international counterparts in a collaborative project to explore practices that drive sustainability; reflect upon their role as a member of a global community; identify sustainable solutions to meet complex tourism issues relating to multiple stakeholders. This module will provide opportunity to engage with UNSDGs 5-17. |
| Module Delivery |
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| 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 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| 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: | Individual Written Assessment | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| The calculation of the overall grade for this module is based on 100% weighting of C1. An overall minimum grade D is required to pass the module. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs to achieve an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs to achieve a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs to achieve a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs to achieve a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs to achieve an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs to achieve an F in C1. |
| 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 | |
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| 1 | BECKER, E., 2016. Overbooked: The Exploding Business Of Travel And Tourism. New York: Simon Schuster Paperbacks. |
| 2 | BENCKENDORFF, P. & LUND-DURLACHER,D., 2013. International Cases In Sustainable Travel & Tourism. Oxford: Goodfellow Publishers Limited. |
| 3 | DIEKMANN, A. & SMITH,M.K., 2015. Ethnic And Minority Cultures As Tourist Attractions. Bristol: Channel View Publications. |
| 4 | HICKMAN, L., 2007. The Final Call: In Search Of The True Cost Of Our Holidays. London: Transworld Publishers. |
| 5 | MacCANNELL, D., 2011. The Ethics Of Sightseeing. Los Angeles: The University of California Press. |
| 6 | SINGH, T.V., 2012. Critical debates in tourism. Bristol: Channel View Publications |
| 7 | Journals: Sustainable Tourism Management |