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
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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
Chapter/issue: N/A
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
Intended Learning Outcomes
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 element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 1,500-word assignment | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1 |
Presentation (word equivalency - 3000)Individual Presentation | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO2, SILO3 |