Undergraduate 2014 Handbook Tourism Leonie Mann Bachelor of International Tourism TOUR 3103 Tourism Placement B SA Museum Department of Tourism Faculty of Education, Humanities & Law flinders.edu.au
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY TOURISM www.flinders.edu.au/tourism www.facebook.com/flinders.tourism Contents Part One: Bachelor of International Tourism... 3 Welcome to the Bachelor of International Tourism... 3 Expected Student Learning Outcomes... 3 Tourism Staff Members... 4 Administrative Support... 6 What is International Tourism?... 6 Program Structure... 7 What Will I Study?... 7 Industry Placement... 7 Timetable... 8 Communication... 8 Admission Requirements... 8 Accessing Up-to-Date Information... 8 Making Contact... 8 Topic Details... 14 Resources... 17 Part Two: Combined Degree Information... 19 Combined Degree (International Tourism/Languages)... 19 Combined Degree (International Tourism/Business)... 21 Combined Degree (International Tourism/Arts)... 22 Part Three: General Information... 23 Office Opening Hours... 23 Academic Support Services... 23 ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014... 24 CRITICAL DATES 2014... 25 1 P age
Letter to New Students Over the past decade and more, the tourism degrees and courses offered by Flinders Tourism have evolved at each step in direct response to industry and student demand. We now offer multi-stream undergraduate and postgraduate studies all the way to PhD and we run a leading Professional Development Program. With such an evolutionary and innovative approach, Flinders Tourism has been recognised as a national and international leader in tourism education and research. Importantly, the Flinders Tourism program is the only tourism degree in Australia that does not emanate from a business school but is part of the School of Humanities and Creative Arts. The program is accredited by the South Australian Tourism Industry Council (SATIC) and the festival and event stream is also endorsed by the South Australian Tourism Commission and Events SA and, in 2011, won the Best Tourism Education and Training category at the South Australian Tourism Awards. Each year students join us to advance their knowledge and build their exciting career opportunities to become leaders within the broad field of tourism industry. The aim of our undergraduate program in tourism is to equip you with the knowledge, ideas and awareness of policy contexts at the local, national and international scale, together with the research skills and relevant practical skills for better understanding issues in tourism and applying that knowledge in ways that match the needs and emerging trends within the sector. Taught by the academic staff of the Tourism Department, Flinders University, with inputs from our local and national network of researchers and professionals, the undergraduate program allows you to learn about the most important themes and contemporary issues in tourism and will equip you for future roles in the diverse and dynamic field of tourism. The course allows you to gain the knowledge and skill set to move into a range of career opportunities in the tourism sector: site interpretation and storytelling in tourism; heritage management; destination management organisations; tourism product development; tourism policy; festival and event design and management; and international development and research. We welcome applicants progressing from undergraduate qualifications in the social sciences and humanities, as well as from more applied and interdisciplinary undergraduate programs such as tourism and hospitality management. We look forward to welcoming you to Flinders University and to the Tourism Department, and we look forward to working alongside you to help you achieve your degree with us. We see it as an exciting opportunity for you to further develop and contribute to the depth and range of the research that the global tourism industry is seeking. Your work with us will have an immediate and important impact on how the industry develops and operates in the future and, as a consequence, you will have an immediate and important impact on the lives of the millions of international, national and intrastate tourists travelling and visiting around the globe. We can t wait for you to start! Best wishes, Assoc Prof. Steve Brown Head of Tourism, Flinders University 2 P age
Part One: Bachelor of International Tourism Welcome to the Bachelor of International Tourism The Bachelor of International Tourism is an industry focused degree which trains graduates for employment in a very diverse industry. The Bachelor of International Tourism (BITR) aims to develop analytical and practical skills needed by students in tourism worldwide, to respond to the growing market demand for high quality, sustainable tourism development and management. The degree examines issues, trends and approaches in the global tourism industry. Its objective is to promote a critical and theoretical understanding of tourism as a global phenomenon and to apply that understanding to international, national, regional and local circumstances by examining diverse industry practices in a range of contexts. The degree involves analysis of historical and heritage sites, anthropological, archaeological and sociocultural methodologies and disciplines. Knowledge and skills-orientated tourism business practices in the functioning of the tourism industry on a worldwide scale form a core component of the degree. The course combines academic analysis of trends in worldwide tourism and its impact with practical contact with selected local, regional, national and international aspects of tourism. The course covers issues in tourism development and planning that allow for the retention of the authentic character of a place and investigates the approaches required to best deal with opportunities and challenges presented in global tourism. Policy, strategic development and global best practice are also covered. The strong links that the university has with the tourism industry nationally and internationally allows for the inclusion of specific placement and research opportunities that are industry based. Fieldwork and Tourism Placement - in Australia or overseas - are essential components of the course. Expected Student Learning Outcomes Graduates will help to shape developments in a sustainable and responsible international tourism industry. The course will contribute to this process by combining academic analysis of trends in worldwide tourism and practical contact with selected local, regional and national aspects of that industry. Graduates of the Bachelor of International Tourism should be able to: apply the appropriate knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes for successful careers in the field of international tourism explain the concepts of tourism in an international context, and demonstrate a broad understanding of its role in relating to the arts, culture and/or heritage of a place demonstrate a broad understanding of international trends in tourism communicate in a professional manner through analytical reports and effective verbal presentations in a variety of disciplines and collaborative situations apply both theoretical and practical knowledge and skills to specific case studies demonstrate how theoretical concepts can be applied in the workplace by undertaking an appropriate placement in tourism demonstrate skills in quantitative and qualitative evaluation, management and marketing in a tourism context demonstrate an awareness of the significance of the conservation and sustainable development of cultural environments and assets, the preservation and management of cultural heritage, and the preservation, development and distribution of cultural capital in the management of tourism act ethically as professionals within the field of the international tourism industry 3 P age
The course requires three years full-time, internal study at Flinders University. It is divided between industry preparation and multi-disciplinary critical, problem-based analysis of tourism as a phenomenon and its impact on people and places. Preparing for, and managing the future of, International Tourism will be a focus. Tourism include tour planning and interpretive guiding; tourism impacts and marketing; festival and event design and management, and business and regional plan management. Core International Tourism address management issues, policy development and implementation, best practice, management and interpretation issues. Elective encourage students to pursue areas of special interest. Topics cover a broad range including Australian Studies, Aboriginal Studies, Legal Studies, Archaeology and Languages. Other elective are available in Asian Studies, Business Management and Marketing; Writing and Web Design, Cultural Heritage and Museums and Event Design and Management. More information may be obtained from the Admissions Office (8201 3878), Assoc Prof. Steve Brown, Head of Tourism/Course Coordinator (8201 5905) or Ms Chris Fanning, Director of Studies in Tourism (8201 3985). 4 P age
Tourism Staff Members The staff in Tourism includes Prof Jane James, Assoc Prof. Steve Brown, Chris Fanning and Dr Sean Kim. They teach the core International Tourism in the BITR at all year levels. Other Flinders academic staff teach the other core and elective, while lecturers from Yunggorendi and First Nation Centre deliver the Aboriginal Studies topic. Guest lecturers contribute to a variety of. Field work and site visits form components of a number of. Details are provided in topic handbooks. Assoc Prof. Steve Brown Head of Tourism / Course Coordinator Room: 272 Humanities Phone: (08) 8201 5905 Email: steve.brown@flinders.edu.au Dr Gareth Butler Head of Tourism / Course Coordinator Room: 272 Humanities Phone: (08) 8201 7950 Email: gareth.butler@flinders.edu.au Chris Fanning Director of Studies / Work Integrated Learning Coordinator Room: 276 Humanities Phone: (08) 8201 3985 Email: chris.fanning@flinders.edu.au Dr Sean Sangkyun Kim Honours Coordinator / Postgraduate Coordinator Room: 275 Humanities Phone: (08) 8201 3039 Email: sean.kim@flinders.edu.au Emeritus Professor Jane James Email: jane.james@flinders.edu.au Event design: the creation and staging of the event experience Audience behaviour (as influenced by event design) Integrated Data Survey System (IDSS) investigating audience experience at events Impacts of tourism Cultural and heritage tourism National parks Independent travel Tourism mobilities Industry placement Tourism concepts Interpretation particularly for children Interpretive tour guiding Cruise ship market Business - customer service, report writing Tourism and the (popular) media Screen tourism Fandom, celebrity cultures and tourism Cultural tourism Tourist experience Audience/Tourist emotions Visual research methods Use of heritage interpretation in tourism Sustainable site management and landscape interpretation Interpretation of issues of conflict Visitor experience evaluation and analysis Tourism and Culture interaction Adjunct Professor William (Bill) Spurr Tourism management Education tourism Tourism business and planning 5 P age
Administrative Support The Department of Tourism is supported by a team of administrative staff, led by (phone 8201 3034) or email blake.lenthall@flinders.edu.au). The main administrative office is Room 254, Humanities Building. What is International Tourism? The Bachelor of International Tourism aims to develop the analytical and practical skills needed by students in tourism worldwide, to respond to the growing market demand for high quality, sustainable tourism development and management. The degree examines the issues, trends and approaches in the global tourism industry. Its objective is to promote a critical and theoretical understanding of tourism as a global phenomenon and to apply that understanding to international, national, regional and local circumstances by examining diverse industry practices in a range of contexts. The Bachelor of International Tourism is an industry focussed degree which trains graduates for employment in a wide range of positions in what is a very diverse industry in both Australia and overseas. Tourism is a rapidly expanding service industry which reflects the increasing mobility of the world's population. These travellers want more than a generic mass market experience and have high expectations about the level of service and information they will receive. That means tourism has become a more sophisticated business. It offers many more job opportunities, but also seeks professionals who understand the mechanics of the industry and the phenomenon of tourism and are able to interpret and highlight a destination's distinctive features. Modern tourism is not just for the well intentioned and hospitable. Whether they work with festivals and events, tour companies, museums, art galleries or visitor information centres, employees need to understand and appreciate the arts, Aboriginal and settlement culture, history, the way our political and legal systems work and the main features of contemporary society. Why? Because they never know exactly what a given guest may be interested to know, or what can make a visit even more special. International tourism examines this industry from a global perspective, with a triple bottom line approach of economic, environmental and cultural impact, which is underpinned by the principles of sustainability. 6 P age
Program Structure Knowledge and skills-orientated tourism business practices in the functioning of the tourism industry globally form a core component of the degree. It combines academic analysis of trends in worldwide tourism and its impact with practical contact with selected local, regional, national and international aspects of tourism. It covers issues in tourism development and planning that allow for the retention of the authentic character of a place and investigates the approaches required to best respond to the opportunities and challenges presented in global tourism. Policy, strategic development and global best practice are also covered. The degree course has strong links to the tourism industry and this is reflected in the course content as students undertake a number of core which are industry focused, including an industry practicum and industry-linked research. The Bachelor of International Tourism will require three years of full-time study or part-time equivalent, and will offer students a core component of Tourism and Business subjects and the choice of tourism or one of three specialist streams: Cultural Tourism Festival and Event Design and Management Nature-Based Tourism The three streams in the Bachelor of International Tourism will also provide graduates with more pathways to graduate study in tourism, in particular the Festival and Event Design and Management, Tourism and Interpretation areas in the Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master of Tourism programs. What Will I Study? Knowledge and skills-orientated tourism business practices in the functioning of the tourism industry globally form a core component of the degree. It combines academic analysis of trends in worldwide tourism and its impact with practical contact with selected local, regional, national and international aspects of tourism. It covers issues in tourism development and planning that allow for the retention of the authentic character of a place and investigates the approaches required to best respond to the opportunities and challenges presented in global tourism. Policy, strategic development and global best practice are also covered. Industry Placement The compulsory Placement topic in the Bachelor of International Tourism provides an opportunity for hands on experience in the tourism, events, culture and arts industries. Each student will complete a 160 hour Practicum component, normally conducted over a 4-6 week period. The placement usually takes place at the beginning of the third year of the Bachelor of International Tourism degree, during the vacation. Appropriate positions will be negotiated by the Placement Coordinator. The Placement topic is designed to provide students with practical experience working in tourism, events, culture and arts operations, and to show the issues involved in the development and management of tourism. Placements are available in South Australia, interstate and overseas. Students do not need to find their own placements and will choose from established industry partners. A consultation process, between students, the Placement Coordinator and the Placement Providers ensures that the interests and skills of the students are matched with the needs and projects of the Practicum partners, and that each student goes to an appropriate placement. Placements have included Regional and State Tourism authorities, local and state government, regional development boards, history and heritage interpreters, festivals and events, museums and tour operators. Industry Placement - in Australia or overseas - is a compulsory component of the degree and often one of the most enjoyable. It also gives students some important contacts in the industry. Placement duties vary enormously, from updating documentation and designing pamphlets and web pages to 7 P age
developing new tours, visitor satisfaction surveys, risk management and operation plans, or new marketing strategies. Timetable Students should pay particular attention to the time and location of classes. Check the semester in which selected are offered. Then confirm the times with the relevant discipline. Communication Announcements regarding International Tourism issues and will appear from time to time on the International Tourism noticeboards. The noticeboards are in the corridor adjacent to rooms 272 276 Humanities building. It is also your responsibility to ensure that you correctly undertake the requirements of any piece of work. Staff are happy to assist your studies and you are urged to check with your lecturer / tutor if you have any queries regarding the nature of the work expected. All staff members advertise consulting times when they will be available for drop-in enquiries. The International Tourism Administration Office in Humanities 254 can also arrange an appointment for you outside consultation times. Enquiries of a specific nature about assignments and about tutorial/seminar presentations should be directed to the lecturer who convenes the topic. Students with problems of a general nature (for example a study program, credit for work done elsewhere, or requests for exemptions on medical grounds etc.) should consult the Director of Studies, Chris Fanning - phone 8201 3985, email: chris.fanning@flinders.edu.au Email is used widely to communicate with students. All students need to activate their University email accounts and check their email regularly. All email correspondence will be via the student s University email. Check topic FLO (Flinders Learning Online) sites OFTEN, as this is how information updates are circulated. The International Tourism website www.flinders.edu.au/tourism at the University is also a source of information about Graduate Degree programs and Short Courses offered in Tourism at Flinders University. Join us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/flinders.tourism and please like Flinders Uni Tourism our general community page. Admission Requirements Year 12 applicants must have qualified for SACE and obtained Recorded Achievement in at least five two-unit SACE Stage 2 subjects. Included among the five must be four HESS General subjects. Nonschool leavers from various backgrounds, such as tertiary transfers, TAFE, Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) and other access schemes are eligible to apply. There are no prerequisites. Accessing Up-to-Date Information The most current information on, timetables and other key material is usually on the University website. Students are expected to check this as their first source of information. Making Contact If you want to know more about the way can be integrated into a coherent program in International Tourism, about honours, joint honours degrees or postgraduate enrolment by all means make an appointment with the Director of Studies. This can be done by contacting the Tourism Administrative Office in Room 254 Humanities (phone 8201 3034) or by email to the Director of Studies chris.fanning@flinders.edu.au 8 P age
Bachelor of International Tourism Program of Study Year 1 S1 S2 TOUR 1101 International Tourism Management TOUR 1102 Interpretive Tour Guiding Common Core TOUR 1103 Event Design & Practice BUSN 1011 Accounting for Managers TOUR 1104 Tourism Portfolio BUSN 1022 Marketing Principles Streams Cultural Tourism FEDM (Events) Nature Based Tourism PSYC 1101 Psychology 1A PSYC 1101 Psychology 1A PSYC 1101 Psychology 1A Elective Elective Elective Year 2 S1 TOUR 2101 Place, Culture & Tourism S2 LEGL 2114 Regulating Small Business TOUR 2102 Introduction to Tourism Research SCME 2004 Introduction to Digital Graphic Design ARCH 2108 Cultural Heritage Management A Elective Elective Elective Elective TOUR 2103 Event Design & Practice B Elective Elective Year 3 S1 S2 TOUR 3101 Contemporary Issues in Tourism TOUR 3104 Tourism Research Project A TOUR 3102 Tourism Placement A TOUR 3106 Tourism Business Planning Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective 9 P age
Bachelor of International Tourism Cultural Tourism Stream Semester 1 Intake First Level TOUR 1101 International Tourism Management TOUR 1102 Interpretive Guiding TOUR 1103 Event Design and Practice A BUSN 1011 Accounting for Managers TOUR 1104 Tourism Portfolio BUSN 1022 Marketing Principles PSYC 1101 Psychology 1A Cultural Tourism Elective Second Level TOUR 2101 Place, Culture & Tourism LEGL 2114 Regulating Small Business TOUR 2102 Introduction to Tourism Research Cultural Tourism Elective SCME 2004 Introduction to Digital Graphic Design Cultural Tourism Elective ARCH 2108 Cultural Heritage Management A Cultural Tourism Elective Third Level TOUR 3101 Contemporary Issues in Tourism TOUR 3104 Tourism Research Project A TOUR 3102 Tourism Placement A TOUR 3106 Tourism Business Planning Cultural Tourism Elective Cultural Tourism Elective Cultural Tourism Elective Cultural Tourism Elective 10 P age
Bachelor of International Tourism Festival and Event Design and Management (FEDM) Stream Semester 1 Intake First Level TOUR 1101 International Tourism Management TOUR 1102 Interpretive Guiding TOUR 1103 Event Design and Practice A BUSN 1011 Accounting for Managers TOUR 1104 Tourism Portfolio BUSN 1022 Marketing Principles PSYC 1101 Psychology 1A FEDM Elective Second Level TOUR 2101 Place, Culture & Tourism TOUR 2103 Event Design & Practice B (note: intensive 3-day workshop) TOUR 2102 Introduction to Tourism Research LEGL 2114 Regulating Small Business SCME 2004 Introduction to Digital Graphic Design FEDM Elective FEDM Elective FEDM Elective Third Level TOUR 3101 Contemporary Issues in Tourism TOUR 3104 Tourism Research Project A TOUR 3102 Tourism Placement A TOUR 3106 Tourism Business Planning FEDM Elective FEDM Elective FEDM Elective FEDM Elective 11 P age
Bachelor of International Tourism Nature Based Tourism Stream Semester 1 Intake First Level TOUR 1101 International Tourism Management TOUR 1102 Interpretive Guiding TOUR 1103 Event Design and Practice A BUSN 1011 Accounting for Managers TOUR 1104 Tourism Portfolio BUSN 1022 Marketing Principles PSYC 1101 Psychology 1A Nature Based Elective Second Level TOUR 2101 Place, Culture & Tourism LEGL 2114 Regulating Small Business TOUR 2102 Introduction to Tourism Research SCME 2004 Introduction to Digital Graphic Design Nature Based Elective Nature Based Elective Nature Based Elective Nature Based Elective Third Level TOUR 3101 Contemporary Issues in Tourism TOUR 3104 Tourism Research Project A TOUR 3102 Tourism Placement A TOUR 3106 Tourism Business Planning Nature Based Elective Nature Based Elective Nature Based Elective Nature Based Elective 12 P age
Elective for all streams When choosing electives students should be aware that some second and third year carry prerequisites. All topic prerequisites must be met, so please check your preferred elective for second and third year, to check if you should take the prerequisite topic in the previous year(s). Other tourism that may be taken as an elective include: TOUR 2103 Event Design and Practice B (Nature Based & Cultural Tourism students only) TOUR 3103: Tourism Placement B TOUR 3107 Tourism Project A TOUR 3108 Tourism Project B 13 P age
Topic Details TOUR 1101 International Tourism Management Dr Gareth Butler Units: 4.5 Level: 1 Class Contact: 1 two-hour lecture and 1 one-hour seminar per week, some fieldwork Degree Restrictions: Only BITR This topic introduces and develops the framework of international tourism. It discusses the concepts of tourism best practice, the tourism system, sustainability, integrity and authenticity. It investigates the importance and the impact of tourism socially, environmentally and economically. This topic outlines industry sectors and key organisations, and investigates the concepts of different types of tourism destinations and attractions. The topic covers a range of areas including regional tourism, special interest and niche tourism. This topic also analyses the need for cultural awareness in the context of both delivery and use for both indigenous and international cultures from a tourism perspective. It also covers the role of governments and media in tourism. TOUR 1102 Interpretive Tour Guiding Ms Chris Fanning Units: 4.5 Level: 1 Class Contact: 1 two-hour lecture and 1 one-hour seminar per week, 1 eight-hour workshop and 1 field trip Degree Restrictions: Only BITR This is an introductory topic which provides an insight into the skills and knowledge required to undertake tour guiding. Emphasis is placed on site interpretation techniques, the principles of tour guiding (both content and delivery) as well as basic itinerary planning. An understanding of ethical and safety issues to be considered is provided. Emphasis is placed on the role of tour guiding in natural and cultural attractions. The 8 hour workshop is a full day of oral presentations before the class group. The cohort size requires a full day for this activity. Those with other responsibilities negotiate to attend for a half day (which corresponds to the usual 3 hours of lecture and seminar) TOUR 1103 Event Design and Practice A Assoc Prof. Steve Brown Units: 4.5 Level: 1 Class Contact: 1 two-hour lecture per week, 1 one-hour seminar per week plus a two day field trip Degree Restrictions: Only BITR This topic introduces the framework for festival and event design and management and investigates the concept of events as a reflection of culture, and discusses festivals and events and community ownership. It looks at definitions, typologies and roles of festivals and events and the event industry in the broader tourism context. It investigates the different stages of event design, management and marketing and their practical application. It provides students with knowledge of event design and staging principles and practice for a range of indoor and outdoor events. The topic examines the history and typologies of events and an event (financial and logistical) management methodology. It introduces the concepts of comprehensive event evaluation and discusses how to use those results. TOUR 1104 Tourism Portfolio Ms Chris Fanning Units: 4.5 Level: 1 Class Contact: 1 two-hour lecture and 1 one-hour seminar per week, some fieldwork Degree Restrictions: Only BITR. Students learn how to operate effectively within the tourism and events industry with a focus on communication, teamwork and industry preparedness. Seminars will include workplace communications, workplace teams, career path planning and preparation for industry placements. Content is applied, practical and aimed at preparing students for entry into the professional work environment. 14 P age
TOUR 2101 Place, Culture and Tourism Dr Sean Kim Units: 4.5 Level: 2 Class Contact: 1 two-hour lecture per week, 1 one-hour seminar per week plus a field trip Prerequisites: CUTU1000, CUTU1005 or TOUR1101 Degree Restrictions: Only BITR The topic will provide an opportunity for in-depth study of important issues and aspects of (sustainable) tourism planning, management and marketing. The mains issues and aspects encompass destination image, image formation, sense of place and the inter-relationships between image, sense, culture, tourism and tourist behaviour. International case studies and analyses will be applied by incorporating Australian local cases studies where appropriate. TOUR 2102 Introduction to Tourism Research Dr Sean Kim Units: 4.5 Level: 2 Class Contact: 1 two-hour lecture and 1 one-hour seminar per week Prerequisites: 9 units of first year CUTU or TOUR Degree restrictions: Only BITR The aim of this topic is to provide basic training in research practice and essential knowledge on philosophies, methods and activities that are involved in preparing for a research project. It will cover the multi-disciplinary context of tourism research in terms of research process, research design, data sources, data analysis and communicating research results. Students will develop an academic research proposal in this topic with a chosen case study in an identified tourism sector. TOUR 2103 Event Design and Practice B Assoc Prof. Steve Brown Units: 4.5 Level: 2 Class Contact: 1 three-day intensive Prerequisites: 9 units of first year TOUR or CUTU Degree Restrictions: Only BITR The topic will build on the knowledge and skills gained in TOUR1103 Event Design and Practice A. It will introduce higher level concepts and principles of festival and event design and how they and other design elements, including web and graphic design, are integral to the development of successful events. The topic will be an introduction to the development of design briefs for web and graphic designers and how the effective e-marketing of festivals and events begins with an accurate and conceptually consistent design brief. The topic will introduce proposals and bids for festivals and events, current industry practice and those elements contained in a bid or proposal that will maximise its potential for success. TOUR 3101 Contemporary Issues in Tourism Dr Gareth Butler Units: 4.5 Level: 3 Class Contact: 1 two-hour lecture per week, some fieldwork Co/Prerequisites: CUTU 2000 or TOUR2101 Degree Restrictions: Only BITR This topic is designed to provide students with an understanding of current issues that are affecting, shaping and influencing the global tourism industry such as pro-poor tourism, screen-tourism, tourism and the media, medical tourism, e-tourism, sustainable development of tourism and eco-tourism. The range of issues to be covered within the topic will be determined annually, based on contemporary developments within the near and far environments of the tourism industry. 15 P age
TOUR 3102 Tourism Placement A Ms Chris Fanning Units: 4.5 Level: 3 Prerequisites: BUSN2034 plus 13.5 units of CUTU or TOUR Contact hours: approximately 160 hours of industry placement plus seminars Degree Restrictions: Only BITR This topic is designed to provide students with practical experience working in the events and tourism industry. It requires a minimum of 160 hours over a minimum of 4 working weeks. The total duration will be determined by the operator providing the experience in consultation with the topic coordinator and the student. As part of this topic, students will put their theoretical learning into practice, develop an understanding of a tourism workplace, expand their professional networks and enhance their employment opportunities. TOUR 3103 Tourism Placement B Ms Chris Fanning Units: 4.5 Level: 3 Contact hours: approximately 160 hours of industry placement plus seminars Prerequisites: TOUR3102 or CUTU2005A Degree Restrictions: BITR only This topic is designed to provide students with a second practical experience working in the events and/or tourism industry. It requires a minimum of 160 hours over a minimum of 4 working weeks. The total duration will be determined by the operator providing the experience in consultation with the topic coordinator and the student. As part of this topic students will put their theoretical learning into practice, develop an understanding of a tourism workplace, expand their professional networks and enhance their employment opportunities. TOUR 3104 / TOUR 3105 Tourism Research Project A/B Dr Gareth Butler Units: 4.5 Level: 3 Contact hours: supervised research project plus seminar attendance Prerequisites: TOUR2102, CUTU2006 or CUTU2006A Degree Restrictions: BITR only This topic will further develop knowledge of tourism research methodology and current practice. Students will be expected to work on a major independent research project, presenting their findings in different forms such as research reports and conference posters. TOUR 3106 Tourism Business Planning Dr Gareth Butler Units: 4.5 Level: 3 Contact hours: 1 two-hour lecture and 1 one-hour tutorial per week Prerequisites: two topis from BUSN1011, BUSN2015, BUSN2025 Degree Restrictions: BITR only The topic will introduce concepts and principles of business and strategic planning and their application in tourism, heritage, cultural and education sectors. It will provide opportunities for students to apply these principles to a range of projects and businesses connected with the tourism, heritage, education, cultural and related sectors. The topic will be an introduction to each stage of business planning including goal setting, situation analysis, organisational response and evaluation, leading to the development of an overall business plan suitable for a business or project in the relevant sectors. 16 P age
TOUR 3107 Tourism Project A Ms Chris Fanning Units: 4.5 Level: 3 Contact hours: approximately 135 hours of industry placement plus seminars Prerequisites: 13.5 units of first year TOUR, or 9 units of first year CUTU Degree Restrictions: BITR only This topic allows students to gain experience in the tourism industry by taking up a project with an industry partner. Enrolment in this topic requires the approval of the Course Coordinator of the International Tourism programs. Hours are flexible but a minimum of 135 hours per semester is required both on site with an industry partner and off site research, for credit. Projects will vary depending on tourism industry opportunities. TOUR 3108 Tourism Project B Assoc Prof. Steve Brown Units: 4.5 Level: 3 Contact hours: approximately 135 hours of industry placement plus seminars Prerequisites: 13.5 units of first year TOUR, or 9 units of first year CUTU Degree Restrictions: BITR only This topic allows students to gain experience in the tourism industry by taking up a project with an industry partner. Enrolment in this topic requires the approval of the Course Coordinator of the International Tourism programs. Hours are flexible but a minimum of 135 hours per semester is required both on site with an industry partner and off site research, for credit. Projects will vary depending on tourism industry opportunities. Resources In addition to the International Tourism Office (Humanities 254) students will need to know the whereabouts of the: Assignment Box (North West Corner, Level 2, Humanities) Computers (Library) Slide Collection (Special Collections, Library) Humanities School Office (Humanities 202, Humanities) From time to time students may also need to use Audio-Visual facilities in the Humanities and Social Science Buildings. Information about location and procedure can be obtained from the Tourism Office. Lectures and classes take place in various locations in the Humanities, Law and Commerce, Social Sciences South, Social Sciences North, Physical Sciences and Sturt Buildings. Please consult your Timetable and (if in doubt) confirm with the relevant offices at the beginning of each semester. 17 P age
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Part Two: Combined Degree Information Combined Degree (International Tourism/Languages) Students must complete 144 units consisting of: 1. A Bachelor of International Tourism component of at least 72 units. 2. A Bachelor of Languages component of at least 72 units, chosen from either Option 1 or Option 2 (next page): OPTION 1 LANG1000 Strategies for Language Learning and LANG1002 Language and Languages, and One extended major sequence (45 units) chosen from one of: French, Indonesian, Italian, Modern Greek or Spanish, and 18 units of cognate Year 1 Bachelor of International Tourism TOUR 1101 TOUR 1103 Bachelor of Languages Extended Major (eg FREN1201) LANG 1002 TOUR 1102 BUSN 1022 Extended Major (eg FREN1202) LANG 1000 Year 2 TOUR 2101 TOUR 2102 Extended Major (eg FREN2201) Extended Major (eg FREN2211) BUSN 1011 LEGL 2114 Extended Major (eg FREN2202) Extended Major (eg FREN2212) Year 3 TOUR 3101 SCME 2004 Extended Major (eg FREN3201) Cognate Topic TOUR 3106 Tourism Elective Extended Major (eg FREN3202) Cognate Topic Year 4 Tourism Elective Tourism Elective Extended Major (eg FREN3401) Cognate Topic Tourism Elective Tourism Elective Extended Major (eg FREN3402) Cognate Topic 19 P age
OPTION 2 LANG1000 Strategies for Language Learning and LANG1002 Language and Languages, and One 36 unit major sequence chosen from one of: French, Indonesian, Italian, Modern Greek or Spanish and either: One 22.5 unit minor sequence chosen from one of: French, Indonesian, Italian, Modern Greek or Spanish, and 4.5 units of cognate or culture. OR One 27 unit minor sequence chosen from one Adelaide University language: Chinese, German or Japanese. Year 1 Bachelor of International Tourism Bachelor of Languages TOUR 1101 TOUR 1103 Major Sequence LANG 1002 TOUR 1102 BUSN 1022 Major Sequence LANG 1000 Year 2 TOUR 2101 TOUR 2102 Major Sequence Minor Sequence BUSN 1011 LEGL 2114 Major Sequence Minor Sequence Year 3 TOUR 3101 SCME 2004 Major Sequence Minor Sequence TOUR 3106 Tourism Elective Major Sequence Minor Sequence Year 4 Tourism Elective Tourism Elective Major Sequence Minor Sequence Tourism Elective Tourism Elective Major Sequence Cognate Topic or Minor Sequence 20 P age
Combined Degree (International Tourism/Business) Bachelor of Business (without specialisation) Bachelor of Business (Business Economics) Bachelor of Business (Entrepreneurship) Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Management) Bachelor of Business (International Business) Bachelor of Business (Management) Bachelor of Business (Marketing) Students must complete 144 units consisting of: 3. A Bachelor of International Tourism component of at least 72 units. 4. A Bachelor of Business component of at least 72 units, chosen from above Bachelor of International Tourism Bachelor of Business Year 1 TOUR 1101 TOUR 1103 Business Topic Business Topic TOUR 1102 BUSN 1022 Business Topic Business Topic Year 2 TOUR 2101 TOUR 2102 Business Topic Business Topic Tourism Elective LEGL 2114 Business Topic Business Topic Year 3 TOUR 3101 SCME 2004 Business Topic Business Topic TOUR 3106 Tourism Elective Business Topic Business Topic Year 4 PSYC 1101 Tourism Elective Business Topic Business Topic Tourism Elective Tourism Elective Business Topic Business Topic 21 P age
Combined Degree (International Tourism/Arts) Students must complete 144 units consisting of: 5. A Bachelor of International Tourism component of at least 72 units. A Bachelor of Arts component of at least 72 units a 36 unit major sequence, comprising two first level (9 units), two second level (9 units), two third level (9 units), plus two (9 units) from second or third level according to requirements for the specific major sequence; a 22.5 unit minor sequence in a different field of study, comprising two first level (9 units), two second level (9 units) and a further topic ( (4.5 units) units), at either second or third level; a further three (13.5 units) at either second or third level for the elective component. Bachelor of International Tourism Bachelor of Arts Year 1 TOUR 1101 TOUR 1103 Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts TOUR 1102 BUSN 1022 Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts Year 2 TOUR 2101 TOUR 2102 Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts BUSN 1011 LEGL 2114 Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts Year 3 TOUR 3101 SCME 2004 Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts TOUR 3106 Tourism Elective Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts Year 4 Tourism Elective Tourism Elective Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts Tourism Elective Tourism Elective Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Arts 22 P age
Part Three: General Information Office Opening Hours International Tourism office will be open Monday - Friday from 8.30am to 5pm. Academic Support Services Careers Office assistance includes details of private firms and government departments, help in the preparation of written applications for jobs and practice interviews. Phone 8201 2832 Counselling Service helps where personal and social problems interfere with your ability to study effectively. Staff includes registered psychologists and social workers. Phone 8201 2117 Equal Opportunity Office students with disabilities are advised to contact this office to discuss their study plans and to clarify the difficulties they might meet and the ways these might be overcome. Phone 8201 3733 or 8201 3735 Health Service Nursing staff are available on a walk-in basis from 8.45 am 12.15 pm and 1.00 4.30 pm Monday to Friday. Male and female doctors are available by appointment. Any medical problem can be brought to the unit. Phone 8201 2118 Student Learning Centre assists students to adjust to the academic demands of the University in their first year of study and develop more effective learning techniques in all years of study. Phone 8201 2305 or 8201 2518 The Student Learning Centre has produced a number of helpful leaflets on studying at the University, all of which will help you with your assignment work. Some units in Cultural Studies also produce their own Style Guides, which you should study carefully and apply. Yunggorendi provides support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians with all aspects of their University work. Phone 8201 3033 or 8201 3191 23 P age
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014 Semester/Week/Break Week Commencing Census Date/Public Holiday SEMESTER 1 Orientation Week 1 24 February 3 March Week 2 10 March Adelaide Cup Day 10 March Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 17 March 24 March 31 March 7 April Mid Semester Break 14 April 25 April Good Friday 18 April, Easter Monday 21 April, ANZAC Day 25 April Week 7 Week 8 Week 9 Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 28 April 5 May 12 May 19 May 26 May 2 June Week 13 9 June Queen s Birthday 9 June Week 14 Assessment Semester Break SEMESTER 2 Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 Week 5 Week 6 Week 7 Week 8 Mid Semester Break 16 June 23 June 4 July 7 July 25 July 28 July 4 August 11 August 18 August 25 August 1 September 8 September 15 September 22 September 3 October Week 9 6 October Labour Day, 6 October Week 10 Week 11 Week 12 Week 13 Week 14 Assessment 13 October 20 October 27 October 3 November 10 November 17 November 28 November 24 P age
Friday 14 March Friday 14 March Friday 4 April Friday 16 May Friday 20 June Friday 8 August Friday 8 August Friday 29 August Friday 10 October Friday 7 November Last day to enrol Census date Last day to withdraw without incurring student contribution amounts, tuition fees and student services and amenities fees. Topics withdrawn by this date will not appear on the academic transcript. Last day to withdraw without failure Last day to withdraw CRITICAL DATES 2014 Semester 1 Last day to enrol in new. This does not apply to courses where enrolment deadlines have been specified. Last day to pay Semester 1 up-front student contribution amounts, tuition fees and student services and amenities fees. Census date Last day to withdraw without incurring student contribution amounts, tuition fees and student services and amenities fees. Topics withdrawn by this date will not appear on the academic transcript. Last day to withdraw without failure (WN) Last day to withdraw (WF) Semester 2 Last day to enrol in new. This does not apply to courses where enrolment deadlines have been specified. Last day to pay Semester 2 up-front student contribution amounts, tuition fees and student services and amenities fees. Census date Last day to withdraw without incurring student contribution amounts, tuition fees and student services and amenities fees. Topics withdrawn by this date will not appear on the academic transcript. Last day to withdraw without failure (WN) Last day to withdraw (WF) Summer & non-semester Last day of teaching or Census date, whichever date is earlier The day after 20% of combined teaching and assessment period has elapsed, unless this day falls on a weekend, in which case the Census date will be the following Monday 2/3 through the teaching period for the topic or the Census date, whichever date is later Last day of teaching or last day to withdraw without failure, whichever date is later 25 P age