MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Graduate Handbook 1996

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

AUS4200/5200

Tourism and development in the Asia-Pacific Region

John Dalton

Synopsis Tourism is a major international industry which is increasingly being utilised by developing countries to promote economic growth. This subject examines the nature and impact of tourism in the Pacific and evaluates the cost and benefits of tourism as a development strategy. Special attention is paid to political, cultural and environmental questions. Alternative forms of tourism such as eco-tourism are discussed. Government policies affecting tourism development will be evaluated.

Assessment Essay (6000 words): 90% + Class participation: 10%

Preliminary reading

• Briton S and Clarke W C (eds) Ambiguous development: Tourism in small developing countries, USP, Suva, 1987
• Harrison D (ed.) Tourism and the less developed countries, Bellhaven Press, 1992
• Sinclair M and others (eds) The tourism industry: An international analysis International, 1991