GES3220

Ecotourism

(ART)

Dr Sharron Pfueller and Dr Peter Cock

6 points + Two 1-hour lectures and one 1-hour tutorial per week + Second semester + Berwick

Synopsis: This subject examines the social, environmental and economic sustainability of tourism and evaluates tourism in Australian, cross-cultural and global contexts. It explores the role of ecotourism in promoting an environmental ethic that forms the foundation for a sustainable future. It provides students with the opportunity to plan and design tours based on ecotourism principles.

Assessment: Team project on the development of plans for an ecotourism venture (1000 words per person): 25% + Team oral presentation (20 minutes): 10% + Essay (2500 words): 30% + Examination (1 hour): 20% + Participation: 15%