Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

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Workshop

Module Offerings

4502SSLNLC-SEP-PAR

Aims

This module will discuss the social, cultural and political contexts in which service sector organisations operate. This includes a focus on society, social trends and consumer behaviour in relation to the service industry. The module will discuss the production, supply and consumption of services in the area of tourism and leisure and will explore the domestic and international dimensions of tourism

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate an understanding of the production, supply and consumption of tourism and leisure
2.
Explain the domestic and international dimensions of tourism and leisure

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Commercial and non-commercial sectors; nature/philosophy, power and responsibilities; spatial environment, demographic changes, society changes and trends; cultural and political influences on service sector provision; change and diversity of participation levels and the family structure. To give an overview of the social, cultural and political contexts in which service sector organisations exist. The module will focus on society, social trends and consumer behaviour in relation to the service industry. The production, supply and consumption of services in the area of tourism and leisure and will explore the domestic and international dimensions of tourism. The role of the public, private and voluntary sectors.

Assessments

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