MGW2501 - Introduction to Tourism

Leader: Mr Glen Croy (Chief Examiner)

Offered

Berwick Second semester 2008 (Day)
South Africa First semester 2008 (Day)
South Africa Second semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit provides an introduction to tourism studies. The main areas covered include the key components of the tourism industry, the importance and function of tourist attractions, motivations and types of tourists and the social, economic and environmental impacts of tourism.

Objectives

The learning objectives of this unit are to:

• describe and interpret tourism through a range of perspectives and lenses, such as historical, geographical, economic, legal, and marketing perspectives;
• Identify and distinguish tourism and hospitality industry sectors;
• recognise and comprehend the relevance of research methods and forecasting to tourism;
• identify and apply sustainability principles as they relate to tourism;
• outline and apply communication and behaviour theory to tourism.

Assessment

Within semester assessment: 50%
Examination (3 hours): 50%

Contact hours

3 hours class contact

Prohibitions

MGW1501