Global Issues in Tourism (6590.4)
| Level: | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit |
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| Credit Points: | 3 |
| HECS Bands: | |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business & Government |
| Discipline: | Discipline of Tourism |
CLOSED FOR FUTURE ENROLMENT.
Availability
Availability
This unit is no longer offered. Information may be available for Units in the following years:
- Version 1 - Start Date: 01/07/2005 End Date: 31/12/2005
- Version 2 - Start Date: 01/01/2006 End Date: 31/12/2006
- Version 3 - Start Date: 01/01/2007 End Date: 31/12/2008
- Version 4 - Start Date: 01/01/2009 End Date: 31/12/2011
Syllabus
This subject provides an introduction to global issues in tourism. Divided into a series of integrated Module s, the subject provides a critical overview of the past, present and future impacts of tourism and highlights the tourism management issues of the 21st century.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the nature, extent and importance of tourism, and the tourism industry on a global scale
- demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the different impacts of tourism
- understand the concepts of sustainability and globalisation
- identify future developments and prospects for tourism
- identify the major issues facing contemporary tourism globally
- appreciate the growing importance of special interest tourism around the world
- demonstrate an awareness of the management issues in tourism for the 21st century
Contact Hours
6 hours per week
Prerequisites
None