SLE215 - Ecotourism and Environmental Interpretation

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Previously coded as:

SQE212

Trimester 1 Unit Chair:

Kelly Miller

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

Nil

Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online):

1 x 1 hour on-campus class per week at the Burwood (Melbourne) Campus, or 1 x 1 hour online class per week.

Content

Ecotourism and sustainable tourism are rapidly expanding fields of tourism globally, and given society’s growing interest in the environment, are anticipated to grow. In this unit we critically examine the key components and principles of ecotourism and sustainable tourism; and the associated positive and negative social, environmental and economic impacts. Interpretation, one key element of ecotourism and sustainable tourism is investigated, using case studies involving cultural and natural heritage to understand the effectiveness of different interpretative techniques. The management of negative interactions will be explored and examined in relation to social and economic benefits/costs to host communities and the environment.

Assessment

Review of environmental interpretation 35%, ecotour design and communication 45%, online quiz 10%, online discussion and reflection 10%

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