TRM210 Introduction to Tourism (8)

This foundation subject introduces students to the structure, organisation, conduct and performance of the tourism industry. In doing so, it examines the impacts of tourism and issues influencing the development of this sector. The subject then examines the role tourism plays for the individual and explores concepts relating to access to tourism, and the delivery of tourism products. This foundation subject provides students with a sufficiently broad understanding of how tourism works to enable further study in tourism.

No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2020.

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Management and Marketing

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • understand the growth and development of tourism in Australia and world wide; and the patterns and trends that have been established.
  • understand the role of government and the private sector in the tourism system and how they interact.
  • understand the overall organisational/management principles which underlie the structure and development of the tourism system.
  • understand the role of tourism in a country's economic development.
  • understand the implications of tourism on the social and environmental planning of a country.
  • understand the potential future developments within the tourism industry.
  • understand the role of tourism at the individual person level.
  • understand the factors which influence the ability of the individual to travel.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

- defining tourism - the history of tourism, its current economic significance and likely future growth - the relationship between tourism, recreation and leisure - the organisation of tourism from both the private and public sector perspective - destination components - destination analysis - the economic, social/cultural and environmental impacts of tourism - the sociology of tourism - tourism as social interaction - factors influencing the propensity to travel - factors influencing access to tourism - gender issues and special populations - psychology of tourism

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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