SLE215 - Ecotourism and Environmental Interpretation
Unit details
Year: | 2019 unit information |
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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%
Unit Fee Information
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