Module code
BML111
Title
Tourism, Events and Destinations: Impacts and Sustainability
Programme
University of Chichester Business School
Level
5
Credits
15
ECTS*
7.5
Contact time
3hrs per week + tutorials Mandatory for BA (Hons) Sustainable Tourism Management and BA (Hons) Event Management n/a
Acceptable for Excluded combinations
Mandatory for BA (Hons) Sustainable Tourism Management and BA (Hons) Event Management Dr Andy Clegg
Mandatory/Optional Module Co-ordinator Description
The aim of this module is to introduce students to the economic, social, cultural and environmental impacts of tourism and events within the context of specific destination environments. The module will also introduce students to the concept of sustainability in relation to tourism and event management, and consider the factors influencing the development of the sustainability agenda within the tourism and events industry.
Outline Syllabus & Teaching & Learning Methods A series of interactive sessions, including lectures, workshops and student seminars will form the basic structure of this module. The lectures will introduce students to the key themes under investigation each week, and students will be asked to supplement these sessions through self-directed activities and contribution to workshops and seminars during each session. Students will be encouraged to critically appraise current understanding and tools used in the sustainable management of businesses, and they will have the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of the subject matter with the development of a training or advisory resource aimed at a specific type of business. The key themes in the module will be introduced through a series of lectures, videos and class-based activities. The inclusion of case studies from a variety of destination environments will be central to these sessions, and students will be encouraged to explore the learning resources available in order to develop their own research skills. It is envisaged that guest speakers and fieldtrips will also form part of the programme to highlight the impacts of tourism and events in the local area. Key areas in the module include: n
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Economic impacts – the economic characteristics of tourism and events, economic benefits, economic costs, measuring the economic impacts of tourism and events Social and cultural impacts – the nature of socio-cultural impacts, factors influencing socio-cultural impacts, the sociocultural effects of tourism and events, frameworks for measuring socio-cultural impacts Tourism and host communities – host perceptions of tourism and events, planning and management issues Environmental impacts – the nature and scope of environmental impacts, positive and negative environmental impacts, frameworks for measuring environmental impacts Sustainable tourism – the meaning and development of the sustainability concept within tourism and events
Intended Learning Outcomes
How assessed**
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
Learning outcomes will be captured in both parts of the summative assessment (see below)
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Identify and assess the various impacts associated with tourism and events development, for example on economies, the environment and host communities Define the concept, meaning and application of sustainability in relation to the tourism and events industries
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Work co-operatively with others
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Communicate effectively in written and verbal form
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Seek, handle and interpret information
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Demonstrate appropriate IT Skills
Assessment Scheme: Formative
Weighting %
Students will receive support and guidance through in-class discussions on how to approach the different elements of their assessment. Students will be encouraged to reflect on the topics discussed during the sessions and the way they can be related to the module assessments, other modules and their own working spaces. Assessment Scheme: Summative
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Weighting %
(i) Individual case study presentations within an overall group presentation (approx. 5-7 minutes per student) (30%)
30%
Assessment Criteria n n
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Structure and delivery of the presentation Depth, knowledge and relevance of the subject material including the use of appropriate case study material Ability to convey information accurately and succinctly The consistent use and quality of visual aids
(ii) Briefing sheet/executive summary report or (1,750 word equivalent)(70%)
70%
Assessment Criteria n
Clear and logical structure
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Clarity, conciseness and coherence of discussion
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Evidence of case studies and reference to the academic literature
n
Effective use of tables, figures and illustrations
n
Quality of page layout and overall presentation
Reassessment Scheme
Weighting %
Briefing sheet (3,500 words) on a new theme not related to content covered in either the briefing sheet or presentation. Assessment Criteria n
Clear and logical structure
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Clarity, conciseness and coherence of discussion
n
Evidence of case studies and reference to the academic literature
n
Effective use of tables, figures and illustrations
n
Quality of page layout and overall presentation
100%
Indicative Reading Lists/Key Texts/Websites/other resources Artal, A. and Kozak, M. (2015) Destination Competitiveness, the Environment and Sustainability: Challenges and Cases, CABI, Wallingford, Oxon. Boniface, B., Cooper, R. and Cooper C. (2016), Worldwide Destinations – The Geography of Travel and Tourism, Seventh Editon, Routledge, London. Chon, K. and Herremans, I. (2006) Cases in Sustainable Tourism, Routledge, London. Chon, K. and Edgell, D. (2006) Managing Sustainable Tourism, Routledge, London. Cooper, C. and Hall, M. (2008) Contemporary Tourism – An International Perspective, Butterworth Heinemann Edgell, D. (2016) Managing Sustainable Tourism, Routledge, London. Holden, A. (2016) Environment and Tourism, Routledge, London. Lesley, D. (2014) Tourism Enterprise – Developments, Management and Sustainability, CABI, Wallingford, Oxon. Lesley, D. (2015) Responsible Tourism – Concepts, Theory and Practice, CABI, Wallingford, Oxon. Mason, P. (2015) Tourism – Impacts, Planning and Management, Third Edition, Butterworth Heinemann, London. Mowforth, M. and Munt, I. (2015) Tourism and Sustainability, Routledge, London. Page, S. (2011) Tourism Management: An Introduction, Fourth Edition, Butterworth Heinemann, London. Robinson, P. (2013) Tourism, CABI, Wallingford, Oxon. Travis, A. (2015) Planning for Tourism, Leisure and Sustainability, CABI, Wallingford, Oxon.