Module Details

Module Code: TOUR B7001
Full Title: The Geography of Travel and Tourism
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Lorraine Dunne
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module will provide the learner with an understanding of the range of theories, issues and trends in the geography of tourism on an international scale.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Explain the linkages of tourism demand and supply
MLO2 Recognise and explain the geography of transport for travel and tourism
MLO3 Identify models relevant to the tourism industry
MLO4 Interpret the major elements of climate and their effect on the various types of tourism
MLO5 Assess the key geographical resources of a tourism location
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).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
The Geography of Demand
Types of tourism demand, effective and suppressed demand, travel propensity, determinants of travel propensity
The Geography of Resources for Tourism
The nature of tourism resources, development of tourism resources, how destinations evolve and the need for tourism planning.
The Geography of transport in Tourism
Spatial differentiation, principles of interaction, elements of transport, transport modes, transport management within the destination
Climate and tourism
Relationship of climate and tourism, impacts of climate change on tourism
Tourism and local geographies
Countries and their local resources
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 9 Learning Outcome 2,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Using an e-learning tool, students will submit an e-portfolio and present their findings based on a specific geographical location and its tourism resources
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 11 Learning Outcome 2,3
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
Individual class test which may be completed online, will address all learning outcomes.
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 Lecture delivery using various classroom assessment techniques Every Week 2.00 2
Online (Contact) Contact Lab base class Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact Readings as directed to supplement lecture content Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Learners will be required to review material covered in lectures. Every Week 3.00 3
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 Lecture delivery using various classroom assessment techniques Every Week 2.00 2
Online (Contact) Contact Lab based class Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact Readings as directed to supplement lecture content Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Learners will be required to review material covered in lectures. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Page, S.. (2019), Tourism Management, 6th. Routledge, [ISBN: 9781138391161].
  • Robyn Cooper ,Brian G. Boniface , Chris Cooper. (2016), Worldwide Destinations The geography of Travel and Tourism, 7th ed. Taylor and Francis Ltd, London UK, p.726, [ISBN: 9781138901810].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Lew, A., Hall, M., & Timothy, D.. (2012), World Geography of Travel and Tourism, A Regional Approach., 6th Edition. Butterworth Heinemann, [ISBN: 978-0-7506-7978-7].
  • Charles R. Goeldner, J. R. Brent Ritchie. (2011), Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies, 12th Edition, 12th ed. JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC, New Jersey, p.512, [ISBN: 978-1-118-215].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
  • Academic Journals: Annals of Tourism Research, Tourism Management; World Development; Current Issues in Tourism; Tourism in Hospitality Research; Tourism Economics; Tourism Geographies, Journal of Transport Geography, Tourism Recreation Research; Tourism.
  • Website, UNWTO.
    http://www2.unwto.org/