Module Information
Module Identifier
RD16810
Module Title
TOURISM IN PRACTICE
Academic Year
2012/2013
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 2
Other Staff
Course Delivery
| Delivery Type | Delivery length / details |
|---|---|
| Seminars / Tutorials | 4 x 2 hour tutorials during semester, to be arranged by module co-ordinator |
| Practical | 3 day Study tour |
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Exam | 1.5 Hours Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3 | 100% |
| Supplementary Exam | 1.5 Hours Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3 | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Outcome 1
Investigate the development of rural tourism enterprises
Outcome 2
Identify the constraints and opportunities for rural tourism providers
Outcome 3
Identify the economic, social and environmental impacts of rural tourism
Brief description
This student-centred module involves a field course and/or series of visits where selected rural tourism enterprises are critically examined. Field reports on selected rural tourism enterprises are prepared. Students will identify their information requirements through a combination of documentary and interview material.
The module integrates the core subjects of the first year programme and enables students to study the rural tourism industry at first hand.
THIS MODULE INCLUDES A STUDY TOUR FOR WHICH THERE WILL BE A COST TO STUDENTS.
The module integrates the core subjects of the first year programme and enables students to study the rural tourism industry at first hand.
THIS MODULE INCLUDES A STUDY TOUR FOR WHICH THERE WILL BE A COST TO STUDENTS.
Reading List
Cooper C et al (1998) Tourism: principles and practice Pitman Primo search Holloway, C (1998) The business of tourism 5th Longman Primo search Seaton, A V and Bennett, M M (1999) The marketing of tourism products: concepts, issues and cases Primo search Sharpley, R Rural tourism ITP Primo search Youell, R (1998) Tourism: an introduction Addison Wesley, Longman Primo search
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 4