Module Details

Module Code: TOUR H7003X
Full Title: Contemporary Issues in Tourism
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Karen Commins
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module provides learners with a comprehensive insight into the range of issues impacting the global tourism industry.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Evaluate the challenges of safety and security in the global tourism industry.
MLO2 Appraise the demographic changes affecting tourism.
MLO3 Assess how a more responsible approach to managing tourism can solve overtourism issues.
MLO4 Analyse the impacts of tourism and visitor management.
MLO5 Examine additional challenges and critical issues affecting the global tourism industry.
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
Safety and Security Risks
Human Induced - Terrorism, Tourist Crime, CyberCrime, Natural Disasters and Crises - Hurricanes, Earthquakes, Crisis and Disaster Management
Demographics and Tourism
Demography trends and patterns, supply and provision of tourism, levels of migration
Over Tourism Issues
The approach of Responsible Tourism in destinations, social, economic and environmental responsibility.
Impacts of Tourism and Visitor Management
Positive and Negative impacts, visitor management tools and strategies.
Other Issues for Global Tourism
Global warming/climate change, destination degradation, technological advancements, tourism and human rights, labour market and employment practices, maintaining sustainable destinations, the growth of event tourism and the concept of luxury in tourism.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
Final Examination60.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

No Course Work
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Working in small groups the aim is to research and develop a report addressing three distinctive contemporary issues impacting a tourism destination of choice, that can be international, regional or local.
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
The final examination assess the entire module content by using an extended response answer (essay style)
Reassessment Requirement
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

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
Tutorial Contact Face-to-Face Small Group Tutorials Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact Readings as directed - Guiding Learners to ask Questions about what they read. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Independent research to review and support lecture material Every Week 2.00 2
Online (non-contact) Non Contact Synchronous and asynchronous activities via Moodle using Wiki's Discussion Forums and Chat. 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 assessment techniques. Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact Face-to-Face Small Group Tutorials Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact Readings as directed - Guiding Learners to ask Questions about what they read. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Independent research to review and support lecture material. Every Week 2.00 2
Online (non-contact) Non Contact Synchronous and asynchronous activities via Moodle using Wiki's Discussion Forums and Chat. 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, 7e. 26, Routledge, Oxon, UK., p.731, [ISBN: 9781315697666].
  • Cooper, C. Hall, M.. (2016), Contemporary Tourism - An International Approach, 3rd Edition. 13, Goodfellow Publishers Limited, Oxford UK, p.402, [ISBN: 9870910158593].
  • Goodwin, H.. (2016), Responsible Tourism - Using Tourism for Sustainable Development, 2e. 7, Goodfellow Publishers Limited, Oxford, p.268, [ISBN: 9781910158852].
  • Hannam, K. Knox, D.. (2011), Understanding Tourism - a Critical Introduction, 2e. 11, SAGE Publications, London, p.220, [ISBN: 9781412922784].
  • Inkson, C. Minnaert, L.. (2018), Tourism Management - an Introduction, 2e. 14, SAGE Publications Ltd, London, p.436, [ISBN: 9781526423894].
  • Liburd, J. Edwards, D.. (2018), Collaboration for Sustainable Tourism, 1e. 15, Goodfellow Publishers Limited, Oxford, p.280, [ISBN: 9781911635017].
  • Page, S.. (2015), Tourism Mangement, 5e. 12, Routledge, Oxon UK, p.467, [ISBN: 978113878456].
  • Pender, L. Sharpley, R.. (2016), The Management of Tourism, 1e. 21, SAGE Publications, London, p.347, [ISBN: 1397807619402].
  • Swarbrooke, J.. (2018), The Meaning of Luxury in Tourism, Hospitality and Events, 1e. 5, Goodfellow Publishers Limited, Oxford, p.272, [ISBN: 9781911396079].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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