Course Description
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Course Name
Tourism Planning
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Host University
University of the Western Cape
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Location
Cape Town, South Africa
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Area of Study
Hospitality
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
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Host University Units
10 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits3
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units4.5
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Main Content:
? Tourism development - concepts and issues
? Planning techniques for different types of tourism - community, urban, rural, resorts
? National, regional and local tourism planning - approaches to tourism planning, the planning
process, major elements of tourism development plans.
? Resource and market analysis, feasibility studies, compiling a master plan for tourism
developmentMain Outcomes:
At the end of this modules students will be able to:
? explain and discuss the principles and requirements for sustainable tourism development
? demonstrate an understanding of different approaches to national, regional and local
tourism planning
? construct a tourism development planPre-requisites: At least 3 second year modules in Tourism
Breakdown of Learning Time:
Contact with lecturer/tutor: 24 hours
Assignments & tasks: 32 hours
Tests & examinations: 6 hours
Self study: 30 hours
Other: Excursion: 8 hoursAssessment:
Class tests: 25%
Assignments: 25%
Examination: 50%
Course Disclaimer
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.