2018/9, Trimester 1, Face-to-Face, Edinburgh Napier University
| Occurrence: | 001 |
| Primary mode of delivery: | Face-to-Face |
| Location of delivery: | CRAIGLOCKHAR |
| Partner: | Edinburgh Napier University |
| Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Rory MacLellan |
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| Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
Learning and Teaching Methods including their alignment to Learning OutcomesLO1-3 - teaching and learning methods will include class debates and discussions on the concepts of tourism. The use of case studies will also enable students to explore and discuss, as a class and in small groupings, how these concepts apply to real life issues. LO4 and 5 - the use of tourism videos, DVDs amongst other electronic resources will enable students to engage in critical debates about the impacts of tourism and the current issues and trends in the industry. The use of experienced guest lecturers will also help students to see how theory links to practice.Embedding of employability/ PDP/ scholarship skillsThe use of informal class presentations will develop student confidence, verbal skills and their ability to present their ideas to an audience of their peers. The portfolio will require students to be able to search for and synthesise information. Informal group discussions will encourage team working and social skills.Assessment (formative and summative)Students will undertake informal presentations during class discussions for which feedback will be provided. Students will be encouraged to submit drafts of their essays and portfolios for which they will receive formative feedback.Research/ teaching linkagesThe module leader undertakes scholarly activity in the area of tourism. Students are expected to undertake research which will allow them to link theoretical approaches to tourism in practice. Supporting equality and diversityAll lecture notes for the module will be available online through the WebCT which will also be used for discussion groups and blogs. This will encourage diverse student learning styles. The module leader will also provide individualised support for students from different backgrounds who require special help.InternationalisationTourism, by its very nature is a global industry, and so case studies will be d
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The University is currently undertaking work to improve the quality of information provided on methods of assessment and feedback. Please refer to the section on Learning and Teaching Approaches above for further information about this module’s learning, teaching and assessment practices, including formative and summative approaches.
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The University is currently undertaking work to improve the quality of information provided on methods of assessment and feedback. Please refer to the section on Learning and Teaching Approaches above for further information about this module’s learning, teaching and assessment practices, including formative and summative approaches.
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| Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
| Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) |
| Face To Face | Lecture | 12 |
| Face To Face | Seminar | 24 |
| Independent Learning | Guided independent study | 164 |
| Total Study Hours | 200 |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 |
| Assessment |
| Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words |
| Report | 50 | 1 - 3 | 7 | HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2500 |
| Essay | 50 | 4 - 5 | 12 | HOURS= 0, WORDS= 2500 |
| Component 1 subtotal: | 50 | |
| Component 2 subtotal: | 50 | | | |
| Module subtotal: | 100 | | | |