ths2ten tourism and the environment

TOURISM AND THE ENVIRONMENT

THS2TEN

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, the nexus between tourism and the environment, both physical and socio-cultural, is examined from economic, ecological, historical, philosophical and socio-cultural perspectives. The relationship between environmentally responsible tourism and sustainable development, in theory and practice, is critically examined. Both Australian and international case studies are used.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Strickland

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

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Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsTHS3TEN

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Quota Management StrategyN/A

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

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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
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Analyse the trends affecting the natural environment with particular respect to human and tourism philosophies through a written essay
02. Apply tourism and visitor management techniques and guidelines across a spectrum of nature-based tourism assets to control and minimise tourism impact and enhance visitor experience
03. Describe, in writing, some of the major theoretical concepts that are used to analyse the relationship between tourism and the natural environment
04. Discuss and orally present the ethical and other key issues that apply to the interaction of tourism and the natural environment in both developed and developing countries
05. Recognise and classify a range of environmental tourism concepts demonstrate the process of discerning new patterns

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