TOURISM AND THE ENVIRONMENT
THS2TEN
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject the nexus between tourism and the environment, both physical and socio-cultural, is examined from economic, ecological, historical, philosophical and socio-cultural perspectives. The relationship between environmentally responsible tourism and sustainable development, in theory and practice, is critically examined. Both Australian and international case studies are used.
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Economics and Law
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Warwick Frost
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: THS3TEN
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Natural Area Tourism: Ecology, Impacts & Management | Recommended | Newsome, R., Moore, S. & Dowling, R. (2002) | CHANNEL VIEW, CLEVEDON UK. |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Warwick Frost
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word major essay | 30 | |
| one 2-hour final examination | 50 | |
| one 500-word minor essay | 10 | |
| tutorial participation | 10 |