Students are introduced to the role of nature tourism within the tourism industry and the sustainability issues facing this sector; particularly the social and environmental impacts of nature tourism. Using case studies from Australia and developing countries students analyse the ways in which sustainable tourism can be achieved, notably through … For more content click the Read more button below.
Students are introduced to the role of nature tourism within the tourism industry and the sustainability issues facing this sector; particularly the social and environmental impacts of nature tourism. Using case studies from Australia and developing countries students analyse the ways in which sustainable tourism can be achieved, notably through the development of the special interest sector of ecotourism, but also more widely through mass tourism to natural areas. On a field trip, students critically examine the role tourism can play in environmental protection. Students develop practical skills in planning and developing sustainable nature tourism programs. These focus on providing quality interpretation together with aspects of safety management. This subject includes a compulsory 4 day field trip.
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.
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Learning resources
Recommended - Book - Ecotourism: Impacts, Potentials and possibilities
Title:Ecotourism: Impacts, Potentials and possibilities
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Wearing, S. and Niel, J.
Year:2009
Edition/volume:2nd
Publisher:BUTTERWORTH-HEINEMAN
ISBN:0750662492, 9780750662499
Recommended - Book - Sustainable Tourism: A global perspective
Title:Sustainable Tourism: A global perspective
Resource requirement:Recommended
Author/editor:Harris, R. Griffin, T. and Williams, P.
Year:2016
Publisher:Routledge
ISBN:113817310X, 9781138173101
Career ready
Career focused:This subject contains career development learning or professional engagement opportunities
Work based learning (placement):No
Graduate capabilities
COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
Subject intended learning outcomes
On successful completion you will be able to:
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Understand the characteristics of the nature tourism sector and its links to ecotourism and sustainability
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Apply research skills to collect, organise and critically evaluate relevant tourism material to examine the possibilities and limitations of tourism to address environmental protection and the capacity of tourism to support local communities in developing countries
3.
Apply interpretation principles to creatively present a seminar and lead a group discussion
4.
Plan and design a Nature Tour that critically incorporates sustainability concepts
