REC305 Advanced Principles of Ecotourism (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Human Dimensions of the Environment (HUMDI)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
The grand vision of ecotourism has been applied in many countries and situations around the world with mixed results. This subject builds upon an existing knowledge of ecotourism by exploring the concepts and underlying principles of sustainable development, sustainable tourism and ecotourism in greater depth. The subject synthesises material presented in other subjects and considers how concepts and theories can be put into practice. Students investigate the issues raised in the application of ecotourism principles exploring real situations and experiences during a field trip/residential school. The subject thus provides a bridge from theoretical consideration of principles to their practical application in commercial/professional situations. The subject contains a total estimated workload of 155 hours.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Albury-Wodonga |
| Distance | Albury-Wodonga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: REC305
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
be able to:
- critically analyse the concepts of ecotourism and sustainable tourism
- recognise a range of tools available for tourism development, and how these might be applied to achieve sustainable ecotourism
- critically assess some factors influencing the application of tools for sustainability in real situations; and
- discuss the lessons learned from the experience of developing ecotourism ventures around the world, the issues raised and solutions proposed, and how these solutions might be applied.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Sustainability and ecotourism;
- Questions and challenges for ecotourism and sustainable tourism;
- Tools for applying ecotourism principles; and
- Ecotourism as a model for sustainable development.
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.