Module Identifier RD16810  
Module Title TOURISM IN PRACTICE  
Academic Year 2007/2008  
Co-ordinator Mr Ian P Keirle  
Semester Semester 2  
Other staff Mr Charles J Falzon  
Course delivery Seminars / Tutorials   4 x 2 hour tutorials during semester, to be arranged by module co-ordinator  
  Practical   3 day Study tour  
Assessment
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam1.5 Hours Outcomes assessed: 1, 2, 3  100%
Supplementary Exam1.5 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
Performance criteria:
a. Describe the main objectives of the development of rural tourism enterprises
b. Explain how the features of the development match the objectives
c. Identify the sources of funding for the developments
d. Explain how rural tourism enterprises market and promote their products
Range:
Four rural tourism businesses: Small, Medium, Large, Resort

Outcome 2
Identify the constraints and opportunities for rural tourism providers
Performance criteria:
a. Identify the constraints affecting rural tourism providers   
b. Assess the opportunities affecting rural tourism providers
c. Describe the methods that can be used to maximise benefits for rural tourism providers
d. Describe methods which can be used to minimise disadvantages for rural tourism providers
Range:
Four rural tourism businesses: Small, Medium,Large, Resort

Outcome 3
Identify the economic, social and environmental impacts of rural tourism   
Performance criteria:
a. Identify the economic impacts of rural tourism
b. Identify the social impacts of rural tourism
c. Identify the environmental impacts of rural tourism
Range:
Four rural tourism businesses: Small, Medium, Large, Resort

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.

Reading Lists

Books
Cooper C et al (1998) Tourism: principles and practice Pitman
Holloway, C (1998) The business of tourism 5th. Longman
Seaton, A V and Bennett, M M (1999) The marketing of tourism products: concepts, issues and cases
Sharpley, R Rural tourism ITP
Youell, R (1998) Tourism: an introduction Addison Wesley, Longman

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4