Module Details

Module Code: TOUR B7004
Full Title: Introduction to the Global Tourism Industry
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Kevin Burns
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module will introduce the learner to the various elements of tourism on a global basis and consider the scope, diversity, complexity and importance of tourism in the economic world.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Define tourism and express the development of tourism as an economic industry
MLO2 Illustrate the tourism system and describe the elements of this system
MLO3 Explain the key components of the tourism industry
MLO4 Define the motivations of tourists and apply this to consumer motivations and choice
MLO5 Explain the economic and environmental impacts of tourism.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Module Indicative Content
Tourism Essentials
Introduction to tourism, tourism development & the structure of the tourism industry
The Global Tourism Sector
Component elements of global tourism
The Tourism System
Elements of the tourism system
Tourist Motivations
Tourist consumer motivations and behaviours
Tourism Impacts
Environmental, Economic, Sociocultural and Sustainable Impacts of Tourism
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Group Project % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 8 Learning Outcome 2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
This project will be completed and submitted by groups of 2-3 learners and will be based on producing an indepth itinerary for a specified group of tourists.
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
This test will be completed online via Moodle.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Interactive Lectures using a variety of classroom assessment techniques Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact Readings as directed to supplement lectures Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Learners will be required to review materials covered and provided in lectures Every Week 3.00 3
Lecturer Supervised Learning (non-contact) Non Contact A combination of lab and tutorial sessions. Every Week 1.00 1
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Interactive lectures using a variety of classroom techniques Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact Readings as directed to supplement lectures Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Learners will be required to review material covered and provided in lectures Every Week 3.00 3
Lecturer Supervised Learning (non-contact) Non Contact A combination of lab and tutorial sessions. Every Week 1.00 1
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Boniface, B. Cooper, R. Cooper, C.. (2016), Worldwide Destinations - The Geography of Travel and Tourism, 7. 14, Routledge, Oxon Uk, p.635, [ISBN: 9781315697666].
  • Cooper, C. Hall, M.. (2016), Contemporary Tourism - An International Approach, 3. 12, Goodfellow Publishers, Oxford UK, p.326, [ISBN: 9870910158593].
  • Goodwin, H.. (2016), Responsible Tourism, 2. 8, Goodfellow Publishers, Oxford Publishers, p.204, [ISBN: 9781910158852].
  • Inkson, C. Minnaert, L.. (2018), Tourism Management - an Introduction, 2. 14, SAGE, London, p.324, [ISBN: 9781526423894].
  • Liburd, J. Edwards, D.. (2018), Collaboration for Sustainable Tourism, 1. 8, Goodfellow Publishers, Oxford, p.254, [ISBN: 9781911635017].
  • Page, S.. (2015), Tourism Management, 5. 12, Routledge, Oxon, [ISBN: 978113878456].
  • Pender, L. Sharpley, R.. (2016), The Management of Tourism, 1. SAGE Publications, London, [ISBN: 1397807619402].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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