Module Information
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 x 2 hour lecture per week |
| Practical | 2 x 3 hour practicals during semester |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Report Assignment: Outcomes assessed: 1, 2 | 50% |
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours | 50% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Report | 50% |
| Supplementary Exam | 1.5 Hours | 50% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Outcome 1
Explain the economic significance of the international tourism industry
Outcome 2
Identify the principal political, socio-cultural, technological and environmental factors influencing the tourism industry.
Outcome 3
Analyse the nature of the demand for tourism.
Outcome 4
Identify the main tourism industry sectors and their relative significance.
Outcome 5
Define tourism and distinguish between different tourism categories.
Brief description
This module introduces students to the nature, scope and significance of the international tourism industry through a systematic exploration of issues relating to demand, supply and impacts of tourism products and services. As such, it enables students to: (a) identify the scope and nature of the international tourism industry; (b) appreciate the structure and organisation of tourism industry sectors and (c) examine the issues surrounding tourism development.
Reading List
General TextBurns P and Holden A (1995) Tourism: A New Perspective Prentice Hall Primo search Holloway C (1998) The Business of Tourism 5th edition Longman Primo search Youell R (1998) Tourism: An Introduction Addison Wesley Longman Primo search Should Be Purchased
Cooper C, Fletcher J, Fyall A, Gilbert D and Wanhill Sh (2005) Tourism: Principles and Practice 3rd edition Pearson Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4