Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
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.