Module Details

Module Code: TOUR6020
Title: International Tourism Policy
Long Title: International Tourism Policy
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 8120 - Tourism
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module aims to provide an overview of European and International tourism policy. It assesses International tourism trends and statistics within the various International tourism regions. It evaluates future developments in International tourism.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Examine the roles and functions of the key organisations in tourism policy development at International and European level
LO2 Examine International and European policies associated with the development and improvement of the tourism industry.
LO3 Critically evaluate International tourism trends and statistics within the various International tourism regions
LO4 Determine future developments and trends associated with the International tourism industry.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Key organisations in International and European tourism policy develop
The roles of public sector organisations involved in International tourism policy development; Examples; UNWTO, WTTC, EU, and ETC,
European and International tourism policy
International political context of tourism. Policies in relation to, pro-poor tourism, sex tourism, gender & tourism, accessible tourism, tourism quality principles & Global Code of Ethics for tourism. Europe's political framework for tourism
International Tourism trends & statistics
Tourism regions. Assess the flow of tourism in International regions including the number of arrivals, revenue, departures and the effects of these on the balance of payments of host destinations. Identify the trends in relation to International tourism development and emerging tourist markets. Tourism satellite accounts. Tourism clusters
Future developments and trends in International tourism
The future direction for International tourism including changing demographics, geopolitics, climate change, new destinations and new types of tourism products.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
An evaluation of the tourism policies and trends in a particular destination. A different destination will be assigned to each student.
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Assessment Description
Students will present their project on an evaluation of the tourism policies and trends in a particular destination.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Assessment Description
In Class Test
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom based Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading/Study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Classroom based Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Reading/study Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David L. Edgell Sr. and Jason R. Swanson.. (2013), Tourism policy and planning, 2nd. New York; Routledge, [ISBN: 1136286357].
  • UNWTO. (2011), Handbook on Tourism Product Development, UNWTO, Spain, [ISBN: 9789284413959].
  • UNWTO. (2010), Demographic Change and Tourism, UNWTO, Spain, [ISBN: 9789284413423].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Dianne Dredge et al. (2011), Stories of Practice: Tourism Policy and Planning, 1st. Ashgate, UK, [ISBN: 978-0-7546-79].
  • C. Michael Hall. (2008), Tourism Planning, Prentice Hall, Harlow, [ISBN: 0132046520].
Recommended Article/Paper Resources
  • Elsevier Science Ltd.. Tourism Management.
  • Wiley.. International Journal of Tourism Research.
  • Elsevier Science Ltd.. Annals of Tourism Research.
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_FTRSM_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in Tourism Management 4 Mandatory
CR_FTOUR_6 Higher Certificate in Business in Tourism Management 4 Elective