ENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETATION

OED2EI

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students are introduced to the theory and practice of environmental interpretation and its role in the context of education and nature tourism. Students critically examine theory and practice of effective interpretation through examination of interpretive venues and other materials, including some of their own. The emphasis is on developing interpretive skills with a focus on both natural and cultural interpretation settings.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Hannah Stewart

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: Must have passed 90cp

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Making Visitors Mindful: Principles For Creating Quality Sustainable Visitor Experiences Through Effective Communication

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Moscardo, G.

Year: 1999

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: SAGAMORE PRESS.

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

Chapter/issue: N/A

URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Enriching The Experience: An Interpretive Approach To Tour Guiding

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Pastorelli, J.

Year: 2003

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: HOSPITALITY PRESS. 2003

ISBN: N/A

Chapter/article title: N/A

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URL: N/A

Other description: N/A

Source location: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Evaluate the relationship between learning theory and interpretation through observation and critique of interpretation practice
02. Demonstrate interpretive skills through the preparation and presentation of interpretive activities.
03. Critically evaluate your own interpretation practice.

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Hannah Stewart

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One 1,500-word assignment

N/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1

Presentation (word equivalency - 3000)Individual Presentation

N/AN/AN/ANo60SILO2, SILO3