Courses & Units
Contemporary Tourism ZAA139
Introduction
Contemporary Tourism investigates tourism as a global industry that drives economic, social and environmental change. You will explore tourism and its various sectors such as accommodation, attractions, activities and events. This unit also examines the history of tourism, key tourism drivers, the industry’s organisational structure and sustainable tourism. You will also investigate visitor segments, categories of travel, niche tourism and the importance of the visitor experience. Key studies and investigations will help you identify and investigate potential opportunities in your local region or other regions within Tasmania as well as engage with key tourism topics such as the future use of national parks. Activities will include site visits, case studies and design thinking to explore this unit.
In conjunction with the discipline theory, this unit introduces learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs.
You will be introduced to:
- a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice
- principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real world scenarios
- reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations
- ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry.
Summary
| Unit name | Contemporary Tourism |
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| Unit code | ZAA139 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics University College |
| Discipline | Business and Management UC |
| Coordinator | Mrs Cecilia Lawler |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Describe and explain the nature of tourism as a dynamic industry
- identify and analyse issues influencing the tourism industry
- investigate and apply critical thinking to tourism concepts
- Reflect on and evaluate relevant behaviours and skills for the tourism industry
- Apply practice and discipline-based skills and knowledge to communicate solutions to the management of tourism
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| not applicable |
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Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
ZAA109 Contemporary TourismTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-campus students: Weekly 2 hour tutorials; 1 x half to full day workshop per semester. Off-campus students: Weekly online 2 hour tutorials; 1 x half to full day online workshop per semester. |
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| Assessment | AT1: Skills and Attributes Analysis (20%)|AT2: Case Study: Tourism Business Report (30%)|AT3: Wicked Problem (mass tourism and sustainable tourism) (50%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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