Core Module Information
Module title: International Tourism Policy and Planning

SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10

Module code: TSM09103
Module leader: Constantia Anastasiadou
School The Business School
Subject area group: Tourism and Intercultural Business Communication
Prerequisites

Requisites: Pre-requisite: [Module TSM08124] Tourism Impacts and Sustainable Development

Description of module content:

In this module you will be exposed to the latest thinking around tourism policy and planning by presenting rationale for government involvement in tourism. You will learn about the different types of government involvement in tourism and the factors that influence these types of involvement such as political systems, local issues, and crisis events. Furthermore, you will learn about the different parts of a tourism policy system and understand the diversity of structures and significance of stakeholders in tourism policy making. Additionally, you will learn about tourism planning and its stages, and the significance of the planning process and the planning cycle to understand who defines policy issues and how appropriate policy instruments are selected and implemented in different contexts. You will also learn about local and international tourism policy issues and approaches, including the impact of EU policies on tourism development. Finally, you will learn about tourism policy administration structures in the UK, Europe and worldwide.

Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Evaluate the relationship between tourism and government policy in a range of different contexts.

LO2: Critically reflect on the rationale of government involvement in tourism management and planning.

LO3: Critically evaluate on the roles of different stakeholders in tourism policy in different destinations.

LO4: Demonstrate the importance of planning for sustainable tourism development.

Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: CRAIGLOCKHAR
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Constantia Anastasiadou
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 12 Each week's lecture notes will be shared a few weeks in advance of the class on Moodle for you to review before attending the in person lecture.
Face To Face Seminar 24 Our weekly seminars are lecturer-facilitated and allow you to explore and apply the theories and concepted introduced during the lectures to consolidate your knowledge and understanding. The majority of the discussion will be student-led and happen within small groups of 3 to 5 students in each group, though the group composition will change each week. To get full benefit from the seminar, you are expected to come prepared having engaged with the lecture material.
Online Guided independent study 164 Each week reading materials and resources will be issued on Moodle. You are expected to read, view and reflect on the essential reading and other materials which will be discussed during the seminar sessions. The Leganto list and further resources to help you to read and take productive study notes created by the University's Academic Skills team can be accessed on the module Moodle page.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Presentation 40 1~3 Week 8 HOURS= 20 minute Presentation in groups of max three students. You are expected to apply the theories that we discuss in class to propose a new tourism policy or plan for a selected tourism destination. You will consider the roles of different stakeholders in the revised policy/plan document, contextual characteristics, challenges, and issues associated with the destination and the management and leadership structures. You will receive formative feedback towards this assessment in dedicated tutorial sessions.
Report 60 2~4 Week 13 , WORDS= 2000 words This individual report is a summative assessment- it builds on the feedback you received on your group presentation to work on the analysis of an existing policy document or case study. Drawing on theories from across the module, you will analyse an existing policy document or case study in terms of its commitment to sustainability whilst also considering issues related to its implementation. You will receive formative feedback towards this assessment in dedicated tutorial sessions.
Component 1 subtotal: 40
Component 2 subtotal: 60
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
TSM09103 - International Tourism Planning and Policy