TOURISM POLICY PLANNING
THS3TPP
2016
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the governance of tourism at global, regional, national and local levels. Students are encouraged to consider the role that stakeholders play in relation to tourism policy and planning and tourism's effect on the economy, environment and local communities. Specific areas that are studied include the role of the government in the Australian and international context, the significance of industry-based representative organisations and advocacy groups, tourism as a tool for community development, and the role of events in tourism policy and risk assessment.
School: La Trobe Business School
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Paul Strickland
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: THS2ETI or ECO1IMA or BUS1BUE
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: THS3GBR
Equivalent subjects: THS2TPP, THS3GBR
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Aust. Public Policy, 3rd. edition. | Recommended | Fenna, A. (2011). | LONGMANS. |
| Readings | Public Policy - the competitive framework | Recommended | Michael, E. (2006) | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate (in oral and written form) an understanding of Australia's governmental structure and the processes for public decision-making in relation to tourism and events
- Activities:
- Tutorial participation Exam
02. Apply theories of planning and policy development to tourism and event contexts in written and oral form
- Activities:
- Tutorial tests Exam
03. Critically analyse, in essay form, issues in planning and policy-making processes that apply to tourism and events
- Activities:
- Essay
04. Demonstrate (in written form) how interest groups in democratic systems interact with other social and community groups in the development of tourism and events industry policies and practices
- Activities:
- Essay Exam
Melbourne, 2016, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paul Strickland
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week 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 per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formative Test | 5 | 01 | |
| Tutorial Team Presentation | 15 | 03 | |
| Essay: Annotated Bibliography (500 words) | 10 | 02, 04 | |
| Essay: Final (1500 words) | 30 | 02, 03 | |
| Final Examination (2 hours) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |