TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY LAW
LST2THL
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will be introduced to the legal process and the institutions of Australia's legal system. There will be an emphasis on those aspects of law most relevant to small business in the Tourism and Hospitality industries. Students will learn about the law of contract, bailment, agency, business organisations, insurance law, employment law, torts, food, liquor and gaming laws. In addition, students will examine recent case law on the responsible service of alcohol and gaming.
SchoolLa Trobe Law School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorOz Susler
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects LST2BSL
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Not available to Bachelor of Laws students as a law elective
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Business Law | Prescribed | Gibson & Fraser | 7TH EDN. PEARSON EDUCATION, 2013 |
| Readings | Principles of Business Law | Recommended | Gamble et. al. | 1ST EDN, THOMSON LAWBOOK CO., 2008 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Describe the relationship and the relevance of the law to the tourism and hospitality sector in written form
- Activities:
- Seminar questions, Assignment and Exams
02. Demonstrate (in written form) a knowledge of the basic aspects of the law of negligence, commercial and contract law as they relate to the tourism and hospitality sector
- Activities:
- Seminar questions, Assignment and Exam
03. Demonstrate knowledge of the significance of legal issues in tourism and hospitality scenarios through writing
- Activities:
- Seminar questions, Assignment and Exam
04. Apply the law (in written form) to a tourism and hospitality problem
- Activities:
- Seminar questions, Assignment andExam
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