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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Leisure Tourism : Theory And Application | |||
| Reference | CBM831 | Version | 2 |
| Created | March 2024 | SCQF Level | SCQF 10 |
| Approved | June 2018 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | April 2024 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To develop a critical understanding of a range of academic concepts in the context of the wider tourism industry. To provide students the opportunity to demonstrate application of academic concepts to elements of real world tourism examples. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
|---|---|
| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | 1. Critically discuss two academic concepts in the context of the tourism industry |
| 2 | 2. Critically appraise elements of the wider tourism industry |
| 3 | 3. Demonstrate deeper understanding by applying academic concepts to a range of elements of the wider tourism product |
| 4 | 4. Demonstrate deeper understanding by proposing appropriate recommendations to relevant tourism industry stakeholders. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Authenticity; Tourist behaviours; Tourist Experience; Tourist Identity; Destination Image & Brand; Ethics in Tourism; Technology in Tourism; Dark Tourism; Slow Tourism; Wellbeing Tourism; Heritage Tourism; Food & Drink Tourism; Tourism Trails; Film Tourism; The Solo Tourist; Group Tourism; The Trouble with Tourism. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered through a series of lectures and interactive teaching sessions. Academic delivery will be supported by a site visit. Students will appraise and apply theory to relevant industries examples 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 | |
|---|---|
| 1 | DALLAN, T.J., 2003. Heritage Tourism. Harlow: Prentice Hall. |
| 2 | PEARCE, P.L. 2011. Tourist Behaviour and the Contemporary World. London: Channel View Publications. |
| 3 | SINGH, T.V. eds., 2015. Challenges in Tourism Research. Channel View Publications. |
| 4 | URRY, J., and LARSEN, J., 2011. The Tourist Gaze 3.0. London: Sage. |
| 5 | WEARING, S., STEVENSON, D., and YOUNG, T., 2012. Tourist Cultures: Identity, Place and the Traveller. London: Sage. |