ths3int international tourism and hospitality

INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY

THS3INT

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject you will investigate tourism as a force for economic development and will consider the problems inherent in a cross-cultural context. You will be shown the size and scope of international tourism and will analyse its business potential from an Australian perspective. You will examine the various factors which influence international tourism such as political factors (including terrorism and government stability), economic factors (balance of trade, multiplier effect), transportation (particularly air links), cultural factors (historic links and cultural differences) and climatic and health factors.

SchoolLa Trobe Business School

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorElspeth Frew

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesTHS1THE AND (BUS1BUF OR BUS1BIB)

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

THS3INT: International Tourism Book of Readings

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorLa Trobe University

YearN/A

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherLA TROBE UNIVERSITY

ISBNN/A

Chapter/article titleN/A

Chapter/issueN/A

URLN/A

Other descriptionN/A

Source locationN/A

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

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

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 - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the development and features of international tourism

02. Apply critical analysis and evaluation of current issues at the forefront of international tourism

03. Demonstrate their research and critiquing skills as they apply to international tourism in the Asia Pacific region

04. Analyse the international tourism environment

05. Predict and discuss the probable future directions of international tourism

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorElspeth Frew

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, students are expected to undertake between 1-3 hours of online learning and assessment activities prior to class.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One Individual Research exercise (Report format, 1750 words per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
One 2-hour final examination (equivalent to 2000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO4, SILO5
Reflective exercises (equivalent to 250 words)Via OneNote and participation in class discussion required by each student in regards to their completed reflections.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO4, SILO5
Media exercise (Article analysis, 1000 words per student)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2, SILO3, SILO5

Singapore (SIM), 2020, Week 05-16, Blended