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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Future Tourism | |||
| Reference | CB4142 | Version | 1 |
| Created | January 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2018 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop a critical appreciation of the mega-trends influencing the development of the tourism sector and how this will impact on practice within the industry. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Critically discuss the concepts of futurism and future forecasting in relation to the tourism sector. |
| 2 | Critically discuss the impact of a range of mega-trends upon the tourism sector. |
| 3 | Critically review information sources and forecasting data relating to the development and growth of the tourism industry. |
| 4 | Develop a critical case study of a chosen tourism market, product, concept or destination highlighting potential future directions and practices for the sector. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| What is futurism? Political mega-trends; Demographic trends; Socio-cultural trends; Economic trends; Technological trends; Environmental trends; Forecasting: Sources and methods; The future of tourism. |
| Module Delivery |
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| Lectures introduce the core topics each week. Tutorials will enable students to deepen their undestanding of core issues whilst directed readings and additional online content will enable students to develop an individual understanding of specific topics. |
| 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 1 | YEOMAN, I., 2008. Tomorrow's Tourist: Scenarios & Trends. Oxford: Elsevier. |
| 2 | YEOMAN, I., 2012. 2050: Tomorrow's Tourism. Bristol: Channel View Publications. |
| 3 | Journals: Sustainable Tourism Management |