Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Liverpool Business School

Learning Methods

Lecture
Practical
Workshop

Module Offerings

5013SSLN-SEP-MTP

Aims

To provide social and cultural contexts within which tourism takes place, and for students to develop the appropriate theoretical basis and practical skills to critically assess the socio-cultural environment of tourism and tourist practices.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Understand social and cultural influences on tourism consumption patterns and activities
2.
Critically assess and apply key social science theories to the study of tourism
3.
Explore theoretical issues through an understanding of the collection and interpretation of material and/or non-material culture

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:This module examines key theories derived from the social science study of tourism. These theories have informed much of the debate about tourism in the tourism studies literature. Their study is an essential part of any understanding of tourism as they discuss the social and cultural contexts that give rise to tourism and tourist practice. In so doing, students will be able to understand how tourists relate to their chosen destination and the local people within these locations. The module builds directly on 4014SSLN - Tourism and Leisure in Society.
Module Overview:
This module provides you with the social and cultural contexts within which tourism takes place. It enables you to develop the appropriate theoretical basis and practical skills to critically assess the socio-cultural environment of tourism and tourist practices.

Assessments

Essay
Presentation