ths3int internatnl tourism

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.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorClare Lade

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsTHS3INT: International Tourism Book of ReadingsPrescribedLa Trobe UniversityLA 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

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClare 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 elementComments%ILO*
One 2,000-word research exercise2501, 02
One 2-hour final examination3503
Presentation1005
Tutorial Exercises3004

Other Site, 2015, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentNo

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorClare 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 elementComments%ILO*
One 2,000-word research exercise2501, 02
One 2-hour final examination3503
Presentation1005
Tutorial Exercises3004