Introduction to Events and Tourism (9470.2)
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EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Business, Government & Law |
Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
School Of Management | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) Band 5 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Demonstrate a conceptual understanding of the nature, extent and importance of events and tourism and the events and tourism industries;
2. Demonstrate awareness of interdisciplinary and other approaches to the study and analysis of events and tourism;
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the structure, functions, operations and interactions of sectors in the events and tourism industries;
4. Demonstrate knowledge of the key elements of event and tourism management; and
5. Apply teamwork skills.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
2. UC graduates are global citizens - understand issues in their profession from the perspective of other cultures
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
6588 Introduction to Tourism.Equivalent units
6588 Introduction to Tourism.Assumed knowledge
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Required texts
Weaver D and Lawton L (2014) Tourism Management, 5th Edition, Wiley: Milton, Qld
Bladen, C., Kennell, J., Abson, E. and Wilde, N. (2012) Events Management - an introduction, Routledge: NY
Note:
- e-books for both of the above texts are available through the UC Library
- Copies also available at the Coop Bookshop on campus.
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
The series of assessment items in this Unit Outline leads to the final grade and assesses the students' developing understanding and skills.
All assessment items must be attempted in order to be eligible to pass this unit.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Participation requirements
See requirements for assessment items.
Required IT skills
Basic IT skills are required to access the learning platform (Canvas), submit assignments online and acess readings, activities, etc..
Work placement, internships or practicums
There are no work integrated learning requirements for this unit.
Additional information
- Semester 2, 2018, Online, UC - TAFE NSW Northern Sydney, St Leonard's (179453)
- Semester 1, 2018, Online, UC - Canberra, Bruce (177789)
- Semester 1, 2018, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (177788)
- Semester 1, 2018, On-Campus, UC - TAFE NSW Northern Sydney, St Leonard's (177790)
- Semester 1, 2017, On-Campus, UC - TAFE NSW Northern Sydney, St Leonard's (166732)
- Semester 1, 2017, On-Campus, UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank (166733)
- Semester 1, 2017, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (166730)
- Semester 2, 2016, Online, UC - Canberra, Bruce (152192)
- Winter Term, 2016, Online, UC - Canberra, Bruce (152663)
- Flexible Period 5, 2016, Online, UC - Canberra, Bruce (156456)
- Flexible Period 4, 2016, Online, UC - Canberra, Bruce (156455)
- Semester 1, 2016, On-Campus, UC - TAFE Queensland, South Bank (155374)
- Flexible Period 3, 2016, Online, UC - Canberra, Bruce (156454)
- Semester 1, 2016, On-Campus, UC - TAFE NSW Northern Sydney, St Leonard's (155373)
- Semester 1, 2016, Online, UC - Canberra, Bruce (149291)
- Semester 1, 2016, On-Campus, UC - Canberra, Bruce (149290)
- Flexible Period 12, 2015, Online, UC - Canberra, Bruce (149301)
- Flexible Period 10, 2015, Online, UC - Cooma Universities Centre, Cooma (155940)
- Flexible Period 10, 2015, Online, UC - Canberra, Bruce (149299)
- Flexible Period 11, 2015, Online, UC - Canberra, Bruce (149300)
- Flexible Period 9, 2015, Online, UC - Canberra, Bruce (149298)
- Semester 2, 2015, Online, UC - TAFE NSW Northern Sydney, St Leonard's (149749)
- Semester 2, 2015, Online, UC - Canberra, Bruce (149293)
- Flexible Period 8, 2015, Online, UC - Canberra, Bruce (149297)
- Winter Term, 2015, Online, UC - Canberra, Bruce (149294)
- Flexible Period 6, 2015, Online, UC - Canberra, Bruce (149295)