Course overview
Tourism has become one of the largest industries in the world in terms of employment and international trade. On the other hand, public concerns have been growing for the environmental, ecological, and social impacts of tourism, such as the overuse of natural resources, carbon emissions, neoliberalism-driven tourism industry. This course investigates tourism impacts on natural, social, and economic environments at tourism destinations. The course considers the recreational, educational, and economic aspects of tourism associated with protected areas, agricultural landscapes, green open spaces, and cultural assets.
- Relationship between tourism and environment
- Overtourism and tourism policy
- Sustainable tourism models
Course learning outcomes
- Explain the concept of sustainable tourism in using natural resources.
- Identify issues associated with social disputes over the use of natural resources for tourism purposes.
- Develop and discuss appropriate policy approaches to overcoming tourism-induced environmental problems and to promoting sustainable tourism.
- Present and justify the characteristics of nature-based tourism from consumer and producer perspectives.
- Convey ideas, using the knowledge gained through class participation, seminar presentation, and essay writing.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 26948
Section WS01
Size 28
Available 18
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