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Course Description
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Course Name
Heritage Tourism
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Host University
University of Westminster
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Location
London, England
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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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UK Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits4
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units6
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Heritage Tourism
Module Code 5TOUR003W Level 5 Semester 1
UK Credit Value: 20 Equivalent Credit Value: US Credits 4 / ECTS Credits 10 *
This module will introduce students to a distinctive and important sector of the tourism industry with the objective of developing an understanding and appreciation of the fundamental role which heritage attractions, and the heritage environment, play in successful destination development and planning. The focus of the module is on the tourist-historic city, and makes full use of London as a unique urban heritage destination. The breadth of the subject means that the module has had to be selective in the areas covered but it provides a pathway to the understanding of other modules such as Cities and Consumption.Assessment: Team Presentation (30%) ; Essay (70%).
*All transcripts are issued in UK credits.
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