Module code
BML250
Title
Sustainable Tourism Development – International Perspectives
Programme
University of Chichester Business School
Level
4
Credits
15
ECTS*
7.5
Contact time
3hrs per week + tutorials
Acceptable for
BSc (Hons) Sustainable Tourism Management
Excluded combinations
n/a
Mandatory/Optional
Option Module
Module Co-ordinator
TBC
Description Having considered the nature of sustainable tourism development in the UK at Level 4, the aim of this module is to provide students with a greater appreciation of sustainable tourism development within a specific international context. The module will be based around a fieldtrip to an international destination region, where through a programme of excursions and fieldwork activities, students will be encouraged to develop a critical appreciation of sustainable development issues within a wider international context.
Outline Syllabus & Teaching & Learning Methods As part of the introductory sessions, students will be asked to participate in weekly seminar discussions examining the geographies of international sustainable tourism development to provide a context for the residential fieldtrip. The residential fieldtrip will be based around a series of visits to appropriate locations, and it is also hoped to incorporate a number of on-site guest speakers or tours. The fieldtrip will attempt to highlight the nature of the sustainable tourism development within the destination environment, and provide insights into aspects of tourism development such tourism impacts and sustainability, destination management and marketing. In addition, students will have the opportunity to investigate the specific nature of tourism activity through a series of fieldwork activities, which will allow student to apply and evaluate basic fieldwork techniques developed in earlier modules. The introductory sessions, based around a series of student-led seminars, will focus on preparatory work for the fieldtrip and encourage students to consider contemporary issues in international tourism that can be considered on the fieldtrip. No precise destination has been identified, as it is envisaged that the chosen location may change periodically, during the course of the programme. Accordingly, the precise module content will on the location of the residential fieldtrip. Intended Learning Outcomes
How assessed**
On successful completion of this module students will be able to: § § § §
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Identify the various factors influencing the sustainable tourism geography of a specific destination region Discuss and evaluate the policy frameworks for sustainable tourism that apply within a specific destination region Evaluate the interaction between the public and private sectors within a specific destination region, and the impact on sustainable tourism Develop a critical awareness of the economic, social and environmental impacts of tourism activity in a range of different environments within a specific destination region Apply a range of quantitative and qualitative research techniques to support fieldwork activity and its subsequent analysis and presentation Work co-operatively with others
Assessment A and B Assessment A and B Assessment A and B Assessment A and B Assessment B Assessment A and B
Assessment Scheme - Formative
Weighting %
Formative: Students will be asked to keep a fieldwork log, containing their observations and a portfolio of completed fieldwork exercises which will provide the basis for the summative assessment. Assessment Scheme - Summative (a) Individual Presentation (in-situ) (approx. 1,050 word equivalent) – students will be asked to present a short ‘Pecha Kucha’ style* presentation reflecting on an aspect of sustainable tourism covered during the course of fieldtrip. This part of the assessment will take place during the fieldtrip.
0%
Weighting % 30%
Assessment Criteria • • • •
Structure and delivery of the presentation Depth, knowledge and relevance of the content in relation to the assessment brief Ability to convey information accurately and succinctly The use and quality of visual aids
(b) Website (1,750 word equivalent) – students will be asked to develop a website as the basis of a live resource relating to elements of sustainable tourism development covered during the fieldwork, and to showcase the results of their fieldwork activity.
70%
Assessment Criteria • • • • •
Clear and logical structure / navigation Clarity, conciseness and coherence of content in relation to the assessment brief and requirements of fieldwork activities Evidence of case studies and reference to the academic literature Effective use of photos, tables, figures and illustrations Quality of layout and overall design elements
[*Pecha Kucha - a presentation which contains 20 slides, with each slide shown for 20 seconds, for a presentation of exactly 6 minutes, 40 seconds – the format used for the module will vary]
Reassessment Scheme
Weighting %
The resit for this assessment will consist of a research essay (100%; 3,500 word equivalent). Assessment Criteria §
Content quality and relevance in relation to the assessment brief
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Clear and logical structure, including introduction, main body and conclusion
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Quality, choice and exposition of support material and case studies accurately referenced using appropriate referencing convention
§
Effective use of tables, figures and illustrations
100%
Indicative Reading Lists/Key Texts/Websites/other resources The location of the fieldtrip will influence the required reading. Indicative titles include: Cooper, C. and Hall, M.C. (2008) Contemporary Tourism – International Perspectives, Butterworth Heinemann, London. Gillespie, S.A. and Macleod, D. (2010) Sustainable Tourism in Rural Europe – Approaches to Development, Routledge, London. Edgell, D. (2016) Managing Sustainable Tourism, Routledge, London. Lesley, D. (2014) Tourism Enterprise – Developments, Management and Sustainability, CABI, Wallingford, Oxon. Mason, P. (2015) Tourism Impacts, Planning and Management, Butterworth Heinemann, Oxford. Theobald, W. (Ed.) (2005) Global Tourism, Third Edition, Butterworth-Heinnemann, London. Travis, T. (2011) Planning for Tourism, Leisure and Sustainability – International Case Studies, CABI, Wallingford. Witt, S., Brooke, M.Z. and Buckley, P.J. (2013) The Management of International Tourism, Routledge, London.