HALLMARK EVENTS

THS2HME

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject investigates and analyses the relationship between events and tourism. Student will learn how and why destinations develop or utilise events with the objective of increasing tourism. There will be a particular focus on Mega and Hallmark Events. Students will explore the issues of using events for the long-term development of destination imaging, events/tourism precincts, events legacy, and events portfolios. Students will also learn about strategic decision-making processes, the development of an events portfolio or program, economic impact statements for events, long-term developments for destination imaging, and the legacy of events/tourism precincts.

School: La Trobe Business School (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Warwick Frost

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: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: THS3SEM OR THS3ECM

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

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
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Distinguish between the different characteristics and roles of Mega and Hallmark Events
02. Analyse, in writing, the complex processes of conceptualising and developing Mega and Hallmark events and the role of stakeholders
03. Analyse through writing how Mega and Hallmark Events affect destination image, identities and tourism
04. Examine and analyse a range of issues affecting the impacts and effectiveness of Hallmark Events
05. Research, critically evaluate and communicate effectively

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Warwick Frost

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: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One, Individual, 2000-word essay

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

One, individual, take home final examination (2000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Warwick Frost

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: 11 - 22
One 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One, Individual, 2000-word essay

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

One, individual, take home final examination (2000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Singapore (SIM), 2020, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Warwick Frost

Class requirements

LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 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 1.00 hour tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

One, Individual, 2000-word essay

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

One, individual, take home final examination (2000 words)

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5