INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND EVENTS

THS1THE

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject introduces you to concepts, theories and terminology involved in an academic study of tourism, hospitality and events. It provides you with a comprehensive overview of the tourism and hospitality industry in Australia. It provides you with an awareness of the breadth of the industry and of the interests and activities it encompasses. You will examine various components of the industry, with a particular focus on the nature of its organisation and the sort of data and information it generates. This subject provides a foundation for you to make informed choices about future subjects and potential career options.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Paul Willard

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: THS1ITH

Equivalent subjects: THS1ITH

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

Tourism Management

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Prescribed

Author: Weaver, D., and Lawton, L.

Year: 2014

Edition/Volume: 5th Edition

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons, Australia

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

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Describe and explain academic concepts of tourism, hospitality and events at a foundation level

02. Describe tourism, hospitality and events in basic theoretical terms

03. Use academic literature to write critically on tourism, hospitality and events

04. Explain issues relating to tourism, hospitality and events through written work using appropriate referencing

05. Design and deliver an integrated presentation and work effectively within a team

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paul Willard

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
In addition to attending the 2 hour face-to-face seminar students are expected to complete between 1-3 hours of online activities prior to attending the class.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Seminar activitiesStudents are expected to be actively involved in the exercises conducted during the weekly seminars including engaging in an in-class travel expo (400 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO5
Online learning activitiesStudents log into LMS each week to complete these on-line exercises and activities. Each week there is a reading to complete, videos to watch, and online quizzes to complete (500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO1, SILO2
One x 1,000 word essay (Individual)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO3, SILO4
One x 2-hour examination (equivalent to 2000 words)The Exam will be held during the University exam period.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended