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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit aims to provide an overview of the contemporary global hospitality and tourism industries, introducing students to the nature of hospitality and tourism organisations. Current trends and issues impacting on hospitality and tourism industries, including sustainability, are explored. Through an experiential field trip the unit allows students to apply theoretical principles and investigate the economic, environmental and socio-cultural impacts of hospitality and tourism in an applied industry setting.
Unit was previously coded TSM1101, TSM2101
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On campus students will attend aweekly on-campus lecture and tutorial. Online students: Regular online access is required. The program will be available via Blackboard. The teaching and learning approach in this unit is enhanced through in-class discussions or online of practical industry case studies, where the skills ofworking effectively with others (specifically team work, task collaboration and working productively with people from diverse cultures), communicating effectively, critical appraisal and the ability to generate ideasare emphasised. This unit also provides for engaged teaching and learning where guest lecturers from industry are invited to share experiences,providing students with industry relevant information and opportunities for networking.The lectures and tutorials are also supported by a relevant field trip. Students are required to complete individual assessment items. These items are assessed for quality academic and professional standards, including written communication (structure, language and conventions), ability to work effectively with others,critical analysis (depth of thought, development of argument, logical analysis and insight), depth and breadth of coverage, the ability to research effectively using both contemporary academic and industry sources.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Mid-term test | 30% |
| Assignment | Individual Assignment | 30% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Mid-semester Test | 20% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 20% |
| Assignment | Summaries and critiques | 20% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 40% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
TSM2111|3|1
This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit aims to provide an overview of the contemporary global hospitality and tourism industries, introducing students to the nature of hospitality and tourism organisations. Current trends and issues impacting on hospitality and tourism industries, including sustainability, are explored. Through an experiential field trip the unit allows students to apply theoretical principles and investigate the economic, environmental and socio-cultural impacts of hospitality and tourism in an applied industry setting.
Unit was previously coded TSM1101, TSM2101
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
On campus students will attend aweekly on-campus lecture and tutorial. Online students: Regular online access is required. The program will be available via Blackboard. The teaching and learning approach in this unit is enhanced through in-class discussions or online of practical industry case studies, where the skills ofworking effectively with others (specifically team work, task collaboration and working productively with people from diverse cultures), communicating effectively, critical appraisal and the ability to generate ideasare emphasised. This unit also provides for engaged teaching and learning where guest lecturers from industry are invited to share experiences,providing students with industry relevant information and opportunities for networking.The lectures and tutorials are also supported by a relevant field trip. Students are required to complete individual assessment items. These items are assessed for quality academic and professional standards, including written communication (structure, language and conventions), ability to work effectively with others,critical analysis (depth of thought, development of argument, logical analysis and insight), depth and breadth of coverage, the ability to research effectively using both contemporary academic and industry sources.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Mid-term test | 30% |
| Assignment | Individual Assignment | 30% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 40% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Test | Mid-semester Test | 20% |
| Assignment | Assignment | 20% |
| Assignment | Summaries and critiques | 20% |
| Examination | Final Examination | 40% |
^ Mandatory reference
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
TSM2111|3|2