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BMA209

2012  BMA209  International Issues in Tourism

Unit Level: Intermediate

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter BMA209 H Key Semester Dates Semester Campus Attendance Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 H On Campus 16-JUL-2012 10-AUG-2012 03-SEP-2012 20-OCT-2012 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION

One of the principal aims of the unit is to introduce students to the global dimensions of tourism. Globalisation/localisation and interconnectedness will inform discussions about international tourism issues. In this context the unit includes such topics as the globalisation of demand and supply in tourism, mega tourism events, tourism and international organisations and tourism and safety. At the end of the course, students should be familiar with global trends in tourism and have developed a capacity to analyse a wide range of international tourism issues.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT:

Continuous assessment and/or exam as approved by the Head of School.

TEACHING PATTERN: Delivered over 13 weeks and may include lectures, tutorials, workshops or online activities.

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
   Resource supported teaching & learning - H
Additional resources are provided for your optional use; e.g. audio taped lectures
About Flexible Study Options

INTERNATIONALISATION
This unit includes specific international contexts/case studies.
This unit includes international cross-cultural issues/skills.

REQUISITE INFO

M.Excl	BMA309*
Prereq	BMA104 and BMA105 for students enrolled in the BTourism or completion of first year for non BTourism students

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2012

STAFF: Dr A Hardy

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