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, 3, 4, 5 | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Students must re-take the element(s) which led to failing the module | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Outcome 1
Appreciate the economic significance of the international tourism industry
Outcome 2
Understand the principal factors influencing the tourism industry
Outcome 3
Understand the nature of the demand for tourism
Outcome 4
Describe the main tourism industry sectors and their relative significance.
Outcome 5
Understand the structure and policy of UK tourism
Brief description
This module introduces students to the nature, scope and significance of the international tourism industry through a systematic exploration of the structure of key industry sectors. The module also investigates the principal issues surrounding tourism development and helps develop the skills, knowledge and understanding needed for working in tourism.
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