INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY
THS3INT
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subjects aims to investigate tourism as a force for economic development. The subject examines the various factors which influence international tourism such as destination patterns, political factors (including terrorism and government stability), crisis management, economic factors and air transportation.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Clare Lade
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | THS3INT: International Tourism Book of Readings | Prescribed | La Trobe University | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply critical analysis and evaluation of current issues at the forefront of international tourism through a written research report
- Activities:
- Research Report
02. Demonstrate an appreciation of the probable future directions of international tourism through a written research report
- Activities:
- Research report
03. Demonstrate, in written form, an awareness of the international tourism environment
- Activities:
- Final examination
04. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the development and features of international tourism
- Activities:
- Tutorial Exercises
05. Demonstrate teamwork, presentation and critiquing skills as they apply to international tourism in the Asia Pacific region
- Activities:
- Presentation
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Clare Lade
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word research exercise | 25 | 01, 02 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 35 | 03 | |
| Presentation | 10 | 05 | |
| Tutorial Exercises | 30 | 04 |
Other Site, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Clare Lade
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 11 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 2,000-word research exercise | 25 | 01, 02 | |
| One 2-hour final examination | 35 | 03 | |
| Presentation | 10 | 05 | |
| Tutorial Exercises | 30 | 04 |