INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM, HOSPITALITY AND EVENTS
THS1THE
2021
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.
SchoolLa Trobe Business School
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorElspeth Frew
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesOnline Learning, seminar activities, essay and exam.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsTHS1ITH
Equivalent subjectsTHS1ITH
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Tourism Management
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorWeaver, D., and Lawton, L.
Year2014
Edition/Volume5th Edition
PublisherJohn Wiley and Sons, Australia
ISBN9781118644812
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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seminar activities. Students 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). | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO5 |
Online learning activities. Students 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). | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One x 1,000 word essay (Individual) | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO3, SILO4 |
One x 2-hour examination (equivalent to 2000 words). The Exam will be held during the University exam period. | Central exam | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul 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 | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Seminar activities. Students 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). | Other | Individual | No | 15 | SILO5 |
Online learning activities. Students 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). | Other | Individual | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
One x 1,000 word essay (Individual) | Assignment | Individual | No | 25 | SILO3, SILO4 |
One x 2-hour examination (equivalent to 2000 words). The Exam will be held during the University exam period. | Central exam | Individual | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2 |