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Course Unit Description
This course provides an in-depth exploration of the principles and practices of sustainable tourism and environmental management. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the environmental, social, and economic impacts of tourism and develop strategies for sustainable tourism development and management. The course will cover topics such as biodiversity conservation, climate change, cultural heritage preservation, community engagement, and responsible tourism practices.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the concept and significance of sustainable tourism and its role in environmental management.
- Analyze the environmental, social, and economic impacts of tourism on destinations and assess their implications for sustainable tourism management.
- Develop strategies for sustainable tourism development and management, considering the involvement of various stakeholders.
- Apply principles of biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, and responsible tourism practices in real-world scenarios. .
Assessment
To achieve a ‘pass’ for this unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
| Learning Outcomes to be met | Assessment Criteria to be covered | Assessment type | |
| All 1 to 4 | All ACs under LO 1 to 4 | Exams | Term Paper |
Assessment Methods
Assessment methods will include a combination of the following:
• Written examinations
• Group projects
• Case studies and scenario analysis
• Practical demonstrations of in-flight procedures
• Reflective journals
• Presentations
• Peer evaluations
Resources:
• Textbooks and academic readings
• Online learning platforms
• Guest lectures from industry professionals
• Simulated in-flight scenarios and emergency drills
• Role-play exercises
• Videos and multimedia content showcasing passenger interactions and in-flight service techniques.
Indicative Reading List
- Beeton, S. (Ed.). (2016). Tourism and the Environment: A Sustainable Relationship. Channel View Publications.
- Bramwell, B., & Lane, B. (2019). Tourism Collaboration and Partnerships: Politics, Practice and Sustainability. Channel View Publications.
- Hall, C. M., & Lew, A. A. (Eds.). (2018). Sustainable Tourism: A Social Science Perspective. Routledge.
- Holden, A. (Ed.). (2018). The Routledge Handbook of Tourism and the Environment. Routledge.
- Fennell, D. A. (2015). Tourism and Animal Ethics. Channel View Publications.
- Weaver, D. B., & Lawton, L. J. (2014). Tourism Management (5th ed.). Wiley.
- Gössling, S., Scott, D., & Hall, C. M. (Eds.). (2020). Tourism and Water. Channel View Publications.
- Higham, J., & Lück, M. (Eds.). (2020). Marine Wildlife and Tourism Management: Insights from the Natural and Social Sciences. CABI.
- Honey, M. (2008). Ecotourism and Sustainable Development: Who Owns Paradise? Island Press.
- Goodwin, H. (2018). Tourism and Biodiversity: Mapping Tourism’s Global Footprint. Routledge.
